Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run scenic single and double track trails at the Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 in Coto de Caza. Choose from loop based 5k up to a 6 hour loop challenge and enjoy a finisher shirt and medal.

Join the Philmont Trail Race on August 1, 2026 in Cimarron New Mexico for trail runs from 8 to 50 miles across scenic Philmont Scout Ranch. Proceeds benefit Philmont Scout Ranch and the Boy Scouts of America.

Run the Mattawan Wildcat Road and Trail 5K through neighborhood streets and scenic wooded trails, finishing on school grounds with a festive community vibe. All finishers earn medals and proceeds support Brainstrong education programs.

Run for the Oaks is a scenic trail day at Left Coast Estate with 5K and 10K routes through vineyards and old growth oak savanna. Finish with wine tasting, live music, and help fund oak restoration.

Run a scenic 10k around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park with rolling hills, wide trails and two friendly laps that make passing easy. Camping at Fowler Park and the concurrent DINO Gravel Triathlon create a lively event atmosphere.

Run the historic Skyline 50K or half marathon on scenic looped trails around Lake Chabot Marina. Enjoy aid stations, finisher swag, and classic East Bay singletrack on one of the nation's longest continuous 50 kilometer events.

Challenge yourself on the Ely Mountain Trail Race at Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K and 8K courses featuring steep climbs and sweeping Sierra views. Capped at 250 runners, both routes offer rugged singletrack and a festive fi..

Beat the heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Kansas City, offering distances from a kid dash and 1 mile to 5K, 10K and the half marathon. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free photos and Kona Ice at the finish.

Beat the heat or embrace it at the Summer Meltdown in Wheeler Park, Oklahoma City on August 2, 2026. Choose distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half or join virtually for a scenic course with aid stations and medal finishes.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Tackle a 420 mile point to point run from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone that blends endurance challenge with adventure and connection to nature. Entry is selective and all proceeds benefit the Women’s Center in Salt Lake City.

High Five 100 in Lake City Colorado on August 7 2026 is a rugged mountain ultra of about 100 miles and 40,000 ft of climbing with five 14er summits. The unmarked, self supported route uses checkpoints for aid and has a 48 hour cutoff.

Push your limits at Kansas City Backyard Ultra, Aug 7 to 9, 2026 at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Pick Last Runner Standing or timed 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats, grab swag and maybe earn up to $500 toward Backyard Worlds travel.

Take on the Elkhorn Crest trail in Sumpter, Oregon on August 8, 2026, choosing 53 mile or 50K options across alpine ridgelines with sweeping mountain views. Entries include a shuttle start, post race meal, finisher award and free fairground..

Run Larrabee Lakes in Bellingham on August 8, 2026, choose 50K, 25K, 12K or a kids race along scenic ridgelines and lakes. Part of the Evergreen Trail Runs, technical singletrack routes reward finishers with a handcrafted award.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, Colorado offers 5k, 10k and half marathon on scenic single track and dirt trails. Take in views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range with a lakeshore finish to cheer your arrival.

Experience the Tahqua Trail Run at Tahquamenon Falls State Park on August 8, 2026, with 10K, 25K, and 50K options across forest single track, riverside trails and dramatic views of Lower and Upper Falls. Aid stations and shuttles available.

Take on a rugged trail challenge at Butterfield Canyon, with marathon and half marathon courses over rocky climbs, ridgelines and wooded single track. Small fields, marked routes and spaced aid stations create a scenic, memorable race day.

Wyoming Range 100 : overview The Wyoming Range 100 is a point-to-point endurance run held in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The event is scheduled for August 7-9, 2026, and runs from Middle Piney Lake to Box Y Ranch. The published dista..