Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is a point-to-point 12.5-mile trail race on Tahoe's Donner Summit, featuring four summits and 3,300 feet of climb. It includes shuttle service from finish to start. Registration opens in late February 2026.

Event Overview The Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run is a trail running event held on July 25, 2026, at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The event offers three distances: 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles. All races start at 8:00 AM a..

The Arch City XC Festival will take place in Westerville on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Test your endurance at this six hour trail challenge where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds at Forest Park to earn your medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

The Run for the Elk Race Festival takes place in Pennsylvania's elk country. It features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a combo event. The marathon is a Boston qualifier, and the weekend offers a special discount for a two-day..

This trail run event takes place at a blueberry farm in Shelby, Michigan. Participants can choose from a 5K walk/run, a 10K run, or a 1-mile fun run on a cross-country style course. Registration is available on race day, and early sign-up i..

The Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco offers a range of distances from a Kids Dash to a 13.1-mile half marathon. All finishers get a shirt and medal, with Bigfoot trophies for top runners. The event features a DJ, aid stations, and..

A trail race at East Fork State Park on July 26, 2026, offering 5.6 and 10.8 mile laps plus Trekker categories for extra time. The course runs on the Backpack Trail through dense woods and reverses direction for 2026.

A unique trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents. Runners circle the base and climb each upward trail they find, finishing with the infamous Killer Hill. The challenging course includes rocky and steep terrain.

Tackle the trails of Auburn, CA in this second leg of a 3-part trail series. Choose from a 10.5 or 5.9 mile course through the American River Canyon, featuring challenging hills. Finish with a tech shirt, custom medal, and a celebratory bee..

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.

This trail run offers three distances through the mixed terrain of Camp Seph Mack, featuring hills, creeks, and single-track. The popular 8K option welcomes newer runners. The community-focused event supports local parks and ambulance servi..

Sparkle through the lavender fields at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord. Choose from a flat 5k trail or a lively one-mile community loop. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co., and creative costumes are encouraged for a special prize.

About the Event The Scribners Mill 5k is part of the Loon Echo Trail Race Series. All proceeds from the series benefit the Loon Echo Land Trust, a Bridgton-based nonprofit that conserves land, protects public access to the outdoors, and bui..

The Badwater 135 is a 135-mile ultramarathon from Death Valley to the slopes of Mount Whitney. Starting at the continent's lowest point, runners face extreme elevation changes across three mountain ranges. It's an invitational race with a s..

Course and Terrain The Summit 200 is a 200-mile single-loop ultramarathon in Summit County, Colorado. The non-repetitive course utilizes hiking trails, 4WD roads, and recreation paths, with the majority being single-track trail and infreque..

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

The Urban Trail Series features three summer Wednesday evening 5K run/walks at Bloomer Park. Series participants receive finisher medals, chip timing, and a post-race cookout with awards.

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.