Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the scenic Leadville Trail 10K on August 16, 2026 in historic Leadville, Colorado, tracing the opening miles of the LT100 course at over 9,700 feet. Enjoy a fast out and back on paved and dirt roads with aid at the turnaround and awards..

Kick off the cross country season at Epiphany Cross Country #1 on Monday August 17 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern. Separate 5K races for girls and boys, professionally timed for fast competition and community fun.

Join the Into the Hills Eltuck 5k, part of a four race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in Bellvue. Chip timing, series points and vintage Gnar shirts add fun, while varied valley and hill courses challenge every runner.

Tackle a rugged 10k through Lory State Park with roughly 1,700 feet of climbing and chip timed results in this midweek trail series. Grab a vintage Gnar shirt and enjoy pizza and drinks after the run.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Habanero Hundred at 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring Texas offers distances from 10K to a new 135 mile lottery ultra. Run solo or on a relay team with chip timing, a race shirt and free photos, and chase belt buckles for 100 mile and 100K.

Challenge high elevation trails above historic Telluride with 13, 24 or 40 mile courses across alpine tundra, exposed ridgelines and mountain passes. Big climbs, epic views and true mountain running in the San Juan Mountains.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.

Tackle the scenic Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River, Oregon, a challenging trail with roughly 2,300 ft of climbing, sweeping mountain views and creekside waterfalls. Cup free event with aid stations and finisher prize bags.

Firebird Trail Races in Windham, Maine on Aug 22, 2026 offer 50K, marathon and 13 mile courses on technical 10 mile loops through Lowell Preserve and nearby woods. Grassroots fundraiser for local trails with a wood carved medal for finisher..

Rugged 100K through Bristol Hills Branch near Naples NY, mostly single track and very technical, with a 20 hour cutoff. Finishers earn UTMB 4 points and sub 20 hour runners qualify for Western States.

Tackle rugged, scenic single track trails at Hyner Run State Park near North Bend, Pennsylvania with the Hyner Half offering a challenging 14 mile race plus a 7K. Field is limited to 225 qualified entrants, so expect big climbs, aid station..

Gravel Worlds Run Series brings a multi distance trail weekend to Lincoln, Nebraska with 5k up to 50k on scenic gravel and dirt roads. Expect hilly sustained climbs, self supported racing with aid stations and double and relay options.

Tackle the legendary Leadville Trail 100, a 100 mile out and back ultramarathon through the high Colorado Rockies with steep climbs, technical singletrack and alpine passes up to 12,500 feet. Expect epic views, serious altitude and belt buc..

Take on the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026, with marathon, half marathon or 10k options across scenic looped trails and rolling climbs. Rustic camping, one stocked aid station and a friendly festival v..

Run mountain trails in Fraser, Colorado on August 22, 2026 with a scenic high elevation half marathon or a friendly 5K along dirt roads. All proceeds benefit the Shining Stars Foundation and dogs on leash are welcome.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

Run the 12th annual Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs in Ruidoso, New Mexico on August 22, 2026, with scenic, challenging routes from a kid's dash to a heavy half marathon. Enjoy shirts, engraved stone finisher coasters, pro photos, showers and..

Push your limits at Run The Hawk Trail Run in Middleton, WI, a timed challenge at Blackhawk Ski Club. Solo or team multi hour races and a fun run on a rugged loop with steep climbs, pines, a spring pool and a ski jump backdrop.