Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

A classic 50 mile out and back trail race from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth and back, run on rugged singletrack with notable overlooks and a Swinging Bridge crossing. Aid stations, drop bags, and cupless support are provid..

Run for the Elk in Emporium PA on July 26 features marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 5K plus 10K combo on scenic West Creek Industrial Trail. The full marathon is a Boston qualifier and all finishers get a shirt, medal and free photos.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco on July 26, 2026 at Indian Springs Park with in person and virtual options. Distances from kids dash to the half marathon, medals and shirts for finishers, plus a festive postrace rally.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork Lake State Park in Bethel OH, with 5.6 and 10.8 mile options. Tackle the scenic, densely wooded Backpack Trail, enjoy friendly competition, and pick a Trekker option for a more relaxed finish.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six repeated climbs totaling about 1500 feet of ascent. The course follows multiple trails around the mountain, finishes at the base of the tower after Killer Hill, and includes technical ter..

Trail races near Auburn, California on July 26, 2026, with two distances over single-track, canal sections, dirt roads and hills. Includes a technical shirt, a new finisher medal for 2026, post-race food and beer for 21 plus.

Experience a packed 3.6 mile course of Nordic paths, switchback singletrack and varied footing at the Kingman Farm Trail Race. Day of event entry is available and proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

A multi-distance trail event in Penn Run on July 26, 2026 offering 25K, 15K and 8K courses, finisher medals, artisan wooden bowl awards for top finishers, race shirts, and finish-line gift card drawings.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado, at high altitude with about 40,000 feet of elevation change, live GPS tracking, limited field size, and multiple aid and sleep stations over a multi day schedule.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

A three-date Wednesday evening trail series at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills featuring a marked 5K loop, light snacks on two dates, a post-series barbecue on August 19 and prizes including ERC gear.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary Ragged 75 around Lake Sunapee, a three stage trail challenge of about 75 miles with 15,500 ft of climbing, or tackle the one day 50k of roughly 33 miles. Camp by the lake, race rugged trails and push your limi..

Lean Horse Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event on the George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, held July 31 to August 1, 2026, with 100 mile, relay, 50, 30, and 20 mile options and a CrossFit edition.

Experience the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 mile run from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Solo runners and teams of every size are welcome, with live GPS tracking and a mountain finish at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Two days of trail events at Bogus Basin featuring a steep hill climb, a 5 mile race, and a 10 mile race that climbs over 2,000 feet. Proceeds support Ridge to Rivers and 5 and 10 mile finishers receive a shirt and medal.