Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join teams of six for the Elkhorn Relay near La Grande, Oregon, an 81 mile relay that winds from river corridors into backcountry roads and finishes with a mountain trail at Anthony Lakes. Expect about 6,000 feet of climbing and stunning al..

Experience the 4th Annual Swift Bear Trail Run in Hays Montana with scenic mountain courses and options from a 10 mile or 20 mile up to a new 50K. Varied trail terrain, friendly competition, and prizes for top finishers await.

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half will take place in Winchester on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake to support Fresno County Search And Rescue. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 2 mile hike or virtual entry and tackle trails through meadows, forests and streams before a festive postrace BBQ and awa..

Thunder Chicken Squatch invites trail runners and hikers to tackle technical rock and root trails at Stokes State Forest in Branchville NJ on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Choose 5K, 10K with a ruck division, or a 17 mile loop with aid stations a..

Join Purple Heart on Sunday August 9 2026 at Creekside Trail in Kilgore Texas for a family friendly race offering a Kids Dash up to a half marathon plus a virtual option. Enjoy shirts and finisher medals for in person entries while supporti..

Run the Tunnel Vision Marathon or Half Marathon on scenic point to point trails from Snoqualmie Pass to North Bend, with the marathon running through the iconic Snoqualmie Tunnel. Fast packed gravel footing and sweeping mountain views make..

Experience the Stonington Cross Country 5K at Stonington High School, a scenic route from the track through campus streets and wooded trails to a field finish. Family friendly with a kids half mile for ages 10 and under.

Experience the Buckeye Ultra, a rugged 203 mile out and back road run from Lake Erie beach through rolling hills, small towns and Amish country. Opt for the 100 mile finish or tackle the full course for a distinctive buckle and epic challen..

Join the Flag Rock 5K Trail Run in Norton VA on August 13, 2026 for a scenic run through the Flag Rock Recreation Area trails. Part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, this community event benefits the festival and celebrates outdoor adventure.

Tackle 200+ miles of rugged trail around Mount St. Helens in this nonstop point to point ultramarathon. Expect volcanic vistas, ridgelines, river crossings and wilderness aid stations.

Run the Bigfoot 20 Mile on August 14, 2026 in Cougar, WA, from Marble Mountain Sno Park. Enjoy 20 miles of scenic single track around Mount St Helens through lava fields, stream crossings and old growth forest within a 9 hour cutoff.

Jigger Johnson Ultras returns to Waterville Valley in the White Mountain National Forest August 14 to 16 2026 with multiple distance mountain trail races across rugged ridgelines and iconic peaks. Pick epic 100 mile, demanding 50 mile, or s..

Summit North Trail Runs at Spirit Mountain in Duluth on August 14 and 15, 2026 offer technical singletrack, steep climbs and rocky descents, including the Ely's Tunnel scramble. Races range from a 5K to a heavy half marathon.

Thanks Sandy is a 9 mile trail run through Kohler Andrae State Park, blending beach stretches, pine and prairie trails with a memorable cordwalk. Presented by TYDISH Running, this second annual event serves coastal views, varied terrain, an..

Scenic, challenging trail weekend in Marquette, Michigan featuring 50 mile, 50K and kids mile races across single track that climbs four peaks and offers Lake Superior views. Expect technical terrain and well stocked aid stations.

Experience the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, with looped trails from 1 mile to 24 hour events over hilly summer terrain. Camp by the course and run to benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary.

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Wy'east Trailfest at Mt Hood Meadows on August 15 and 16, 2026 invites trail runners to tackle high alpine terrain and soak in epic mountain views on Saturday. Sunday features a half marathon, 8K and a kids race for runners of all levels.

Take on the MD Heat Trail Race in Patapsco Pickall near Elkridge with 25K and 50K options on rolling, technical single track with river crossings and rewarding climbs. Relax at the finish with food, beer and a festive post race vibe.