Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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 on August 9, 2026 between Snoqualmie Pass and North Bend, WA. Scenic point to point net downhill course with a run through Snoqualmie Tunnel and strong Boston qualifier potential.

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.

The Bigfoot 200 is a nonstop 207.9 mile endurance race through volcanic terrain around Mount St. Helens. Runners are timed start to finish so any sleep counts toward your time, with aid and sleep stations on course.

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.

Run the Jigger Johnson Ultras in Waterville Valley, NH, across rugged White Mountain trails and exposed ridgelines for an epic mountain challenge. Multiple distances demand GPX navigation and mandatory gear for remote and night sections.

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..

Marquette Trail 50 is a scenic ultramarathon weekend in Marquette, Michigan offering 50 mile, 50K and kids mile on Noquemanon trails. Tackle technical single track, four big climbs and Lake Superior views with well stocked aid.

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 is a two-day mountain event at Mt. Hood Meadows on August 15 and 16, 2026, featuring alpine trails to 8,000 feet and distances from a kids run to 50 miles. Expect marked courses, full aid stations, camping and custom finis..

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.

Experience the Bulldog Ultra at Malibu Creek State Park on August 15, 2026, with scenic single track and big climbs through the Santa Monica Mountains. Pick new 3 loop 75k, a 50k or 25k, with aid stations, prize money plus food and beer.

Challenge yourself on the Cirque Series at Alta UT: a scenic but technical 7.1 mile mountain course with 2,545 ft of climb and a ridge finish on Mt Baldy. Expect steep singletrack, alpine views and a capped, competitive field.

Run the Med Bow Rail Marathon or Half on August 15, 2026, along the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail near Laramie, Wyoming. Enjoy wide gravel trails, lake loops and mountain views while supporting trail upkeep; all finishers get a medal.

Take on the Southern Fried 50/50 in Columbus GA with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk, passing the Chattahoochee. Enjoy Southern style aid like fried chicken, watermelon and sweet tea.

Bad Dawg Ultra near Waynesville Missouri features distances from 12 to 100 miles on a scenic 10 mile out and back loop through rolling Ozark hills. Organized by ultrarunners, it benefits OneSolePurpose shoe drives for Title 1 students.