Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A Last Man Standing loop race at Eagle Island Parkway where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour and must return to the start when the bell rings. There is also a timed 3 Loop Challenge and ITUS scoring options.

A camp-style trail ultra on a two-mile loop at Horseshoe Bend Park near Frenchtown, NJ, with frequent returns to a central Base Camp, night markings, varied aid station food, and unique wooden finisher awards.

A 24-hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park using almost perfect 10 km loops on Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails. Main aid station offers hot food and a halfway mini station provides water and Gatorade.

A two-day cross country festival at Apalachee Regional XC Park in Tallahassee with nighttime collegiate, high school, middle school, and open heats, multiple distances, and team amenities including a coaches’ box and reserved areas.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

A three day trail event at Rock Cut State Park featuring a night 10 km plus 25 km and 50 km races, with single race entries and Triple Crown series options that award commemorative spike prizes to finishers.

A trail running weekend near Marquette, Michigan featuring a half marathon, 5K, 5 mile hike and a free 1 mile kids race along Lake Superior. Packet pickup at South Beach and Little Presque Isle; parking is limited.

A memorial climb at the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio on September 11, 2026, honoring 344 fallen firefighters, 70 law enforcement officers and nine EMS tags. Participation is open to first responders, military and civilians.

A scenic point to point trail race around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles, featuring single-track sections, granite steps, and lake views, starting at Eagle Point and finishing at Lester Beach with a shuttle back to the start.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

A demanding 17.1 mile mountain trail race connecting Ouray and Telluride over the high altitude Imogene Pass. This event features steep rocky terrain and strict cutoffs for prepared athletes.

A 10 mile trail race along the Pacific Crest Trail near Winthrop, WA on September 12, 2026. The field is limited to 460 runners and the event uses six self seeded waves; youth 17 and under race free with required registration.

A point to point trail weekend on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering a 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42 km race with large elevation change, technical singletrack, and designated crew and aid station support.

A family friendly beach 5k obstacle race in Stratford each September, featuring 18 plus obstacles and community fundraising for Sterling Community Center programs. Participants and teams raise funds while running, walking, or navigating obs..

A trail festival in Mendocino Woodlands Park featuring a 6-mile redwood loop with two aid stations, half-marathon and 10K options, plus 6- and 12-hour timed formats, on-site camping choices, meals, live music, and festival amenities.

A trail event at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distances on a 25 mile loop. Marathoners run an extra 1.2 miles before the loop; three staffed aid stations, chip timing, and defined cutoff and deferral policies a..

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Naples NY offering a long and a short course listed as a half marathon and a 5 mile option, with camping, evening social events, post race food and vendors, and volunteer incentives.

A trail event on the Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale offering 70 mile, 30 mile, and half marathon divisions over rugged, minimally supported terrain with shuttle logistics and enforced checkpoints.

Conquer the Gauntlet Tulsa is a four mile obstacle course on September 12, 2026 featuring more than 25 obstacles. The family owned organizer lists youth registration and group pricing options.

Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa offers three loop-based distances on the park's 15K equestrian outer loop and includes timing, awards and a post race cookout. The event is organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance.