Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail 5K and 10K at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26, 2026, with an optional waterfall Splash Challenge, pancake breakfast with mimosas, and a capped field supporting preserve education.

Run the Red Desert is a trail race on September 26, 2026 in Wyoming’s Northern Red Desert offering 30K and 50K courses from Whitehorse Creek to South Pass City. It coincides with Wyoming Public Lands Day and highlights conservation of the l..

Obstacle course races at Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula on September 26, 2026 offer 3k, 5k, a double 10k, kids and All Abilities categories. Teams and spectators are included and net proceeds support Opportunity Resources Inc.

Rump Roast Run in Minocqua features a 1 mile kids run, a 5K and a 10K along Lake Minocqua and the Bearskin State Trail. The races take place with the Beef-A-Rama festival, including live music, food vendors and a beer garden.

A 3.1 mile trail 5K at Kill Creek Park in Olathe with separate youth and open divisions, packet pick-up options, wave starts, and age-group medals through 70 plus.

Flint's Fabulous 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 supports Leashes of Valor and funds service dogs provided at no cost to post 9/11 veterans. The dog friendly 5K includes optional donation levels that fund training and supplies.

Trail races on September 26, 2026 near Taft, Montana along the Route of the Hiawatha. Distances include 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles and 10K, with a virtual option and varying entry fees.

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota features a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mixed roads and cross-country course near Big Woods State Park during peak fall color, with homemade cookies and soup provided for participants.

Trail runs around the Spanish Peaks near La Veta and Cuchara with three distances from about 7.6 miles to a 32.4 mile 50K, forested climbs, water crossings, aid stations, and a finish at the Cuchara Yacht Club during local Oktoberfest.

Trail races through Arundel on September 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the ACT Multi Purpose Trail and Eastern Trail, with medals, shirts, live music and food.

A 5K trail run from Sandhills Community College through Southern Pines Reservoir Park on a USATF certified course, with race timing, awards, vendors, massages and a dog friendly atmosphere.

Woodbooger 5K is a 5K trail race in Norton Virginia held on the Flag Rock Area Trails as part of the Woodbooger Festival. The three day festival spotlights local natural resources, folklore and history and benefits the festival's continuati..

A multi-distance run and walk at Moraine Hills State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus a virtual period in September to support Friends of Moraine Hills State Park.

Trail running options at Andrew Molera State Park on September 26, 2026 include a marathon, half marathon and 5 mile course along Old Coast Road with marked trails, aid stations, a 6.5 hour marathon cut off and participant t shirts.

Trail and bike events at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 4 mile trail race, a one mile untimed fun run, and a 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial. Proceeds benefit the I'm Just Me Movement.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen each late September.

A September community fundraiser at UNM Lobo Football Stadium in Albuquerque offering bike rides, a 5K run/walk, a stadium stair challenge, a children's fun run and a virtual option to raise funds for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.

ASL for All 5K in Olathe pairs a community 5K walk, run and roll with kids fun runs and an ASL festival at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture. Proceeds support local deaf organizations.