Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Thunder Run is a 5K trail race with more than 20 obstacles through woods and hills in Candia, New Hampshire on September 12, 2026. Organized by Raymond Area Rotary, 100% of proceeds support local and selected international projects.

A 5K trail race at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock that runs across grass, road and improved surface trails around the lake. The race is part of Minuteman Day and is open to all runners.

A community 5K in Mount Pleasant on September 12, 2026 that supports the Isabella County First Responders Fund; the scenic 3.1 mile route includes family activities, a commemorative shirt and medal, and post race refreshments.

Timed trail laps on a 4.37 mile loop at a working cattle farm near Thomaston, Georgia. Options include a one hour 4 mile race, plus four hour and eight hour formats with water refills and on-course food for longer races.

A community running event on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, NC, offering a 5k with in-person and virtual options plus an untimed 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, chip timing, and family pricing for kids.

A memorial community climb on September 12, 2026 to Mt. Grant Mountain near Hawthorne, NV, featuring a roughly 17 mile route with about 7000 feet of ascent and a planned 9/11 tribute that supports the Veterans Memorial Park.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve where participants repeat a 1 mile loop for up to four hours. Courses offer different per loop elevation profiles and the route includes single track, rocks, roots and steep grades.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

A two mile fun run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park on September 12, 2026. Hosted by the CPHS Cross Country Booster Club with vendor booths and proceeds supporting course and trail maintenance.

Trail run at Central Florida Bible Camp in Eustis with a roughly 3.2 mile two loop option and a single loop fun option. Runners can attempt up to ten field day stations such as inflatable obstacles, axe throwing, and cornhole.

A free, timed loop challenge on a shaded, mostly single track course in North Park. Run as many roughly 2 mile loops as you can within a six hour window, earn raffle tickets per loop, and compete for top female and male awards.

Trail races in Pittsfield State Forest on September 12, 2026 feature 50K, 25K, 15K and 5 mile options. The double loop course includes long climbs, fast descents and three aid stations, with proceeds supporting Free to Run.

A point-to-point 50K on the Pacific Crest Trail from the South Washington Cascades to the Columbia River Gorge, including a viewpoint stop at Three Corner Rock. A portion of proceeds supports the Stevenson High School Cross Country Team.

Weekend cycling and running events in Minden LA with gravel races, paved Fondo rides, MTB races and 5k/10k runs; courses are chip timed and include a post race meal.

Gut Check in Gunnison is a multi-course ruck and running event on dirt and mountain terrain with individual and 5-person team options in light and 35 pound heavy classes. Proceeds support firefighter and veterans charities.

Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a family friendly event at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park with an out and back county road course and a postrace breakfast cookout.

Trail races and a kids run at Eagle Creek Campground near Yellowstone on 12 September 2026. Courses include a 9k with 1000 feet of climb, a 5k with 400 feet of climb, and an untimed 5k walk.

A mountain road race in Jelm, Wyoming with a 10 mile out and back on jeep roads and a 50k that repeats the loop three times. The course gains over 2,000 feet and reaches the Infrared Observatory above 9,600 feet.

A 7 mile out and back on the Guild-Hardy Trail near Chattanooga on September 12, 2026, with a 3.5 mile climb to a boulder turnaround and a 3.5 mile descent back. The field is limited to 100 and parking is restricted.