Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run a scenic route from the Little Belt mountains into historic Harlowton and finish at Gally's Brewing Company. Choose marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K and support AIDSPIRIT USA helping children in Uganda.

Celebrate Labor Day with a scenic 5K through William Heritage Winery vineyards, plus family friendly 1 mile and kids races. Enjoy live music, food trucks and a souvenir wine glass while supporting the HEADstrong Foundation.

Run Diablo State Park on September 6 for scenic single track and dirt road trails with distances from 4 miles to 50K, plus a kids dash. Big climbs, frequent aid stations and sweeping views make this a must for trail runners seeking a challe..

Ryan's Ranch Run in Pismo Beach invites all ages to tackle a scenic mixed terrain course with rolling hills while supporting CCAF and 17 Strong. Stay for live music, local vendors, food, raffle prizes and family fun.

Trek Cannon Mountain in Franconia New Hampshire and choose 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile routes with ten hours to finish. Rugged trails, sweeping White Mountain views, camaraderie and a post trek gathering with proceeds benefiting conservation.

Run through ancient redwoods on a rugged 6 mile loop with log and stream crossings in Mendocino Woodlands Park. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour, half marathon or 10K formats and make a weekend of it with on site camping, yoga and meal passes.

Run scenic singletrack on the Superior Hiking Trail beside Lake Superior with options from marathon to 50 and 100 miles. Set in Lutsen on the North Shore, this September event delivers stunning views and challenging trails.

Join The Rut in Big Sky Montana Sept 11 to 13 2026 for a three day mountain running festival featuring trail races from 1K to 84K amid spectacular alpine scenery. Expect tough climbs, community energy, and epic views.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

The Wasatch 100 is a legendary 100 mile point to point trail run across the central Wasatch Mountains, finishing at Soldier Hollow. Expect rugged high country, roughly 24,000 feet of climbing, and stunning alpine views over a demanding day..

Challenge yourself at the Emerald Bay Trail Run on September 12, 2026, a point to point 7 mile 11 km route from Eagle Point to Lester Beach around stunning Emerald Bay. Expect technical single track, moderate climbs and sweeping Lake Tahoe..

Run the Odyssey Trail Rampage at Douthat State Park on Sept 12, 2026, with courses from six mile to 50K through waterfalls, creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. Expect big climbs, chip timing, a tech shirt and a finisher mug.

Event route and format The Cutthroat Classic follows the Pacific Crest Trail through the North Cascades. The race is organized into six self-seeding waves. Wave 1 is reserved for elite runners. The organizer provides course maps, shuttle in..

Run the rugged Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona in the Mogollon Monster, a challenging point to point 100 mile race with massive climbs and a scenic 42K option. Expect technical singletrack, rim top running and sweeping forest views.

Tackle rugged trails at Clinton State Park in Lawrence with the Hawk Hundred, offering 100, 75, 50 and marathon options on a scenic 25 mile loop. Staffed aid stations and live timing help runners through technical terrain and overnight hour..

Run scenic trails at Gannett Hill in the Ontario Summit Trail Races on September 12, 2026, with short and long course options for all levels. Post race food, a long sleeve shirt and pint glass plus camping make this a fun weekend.

Tackle the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for sweeping Hudson Valley views across cliffs, sky lakes and rocky ridgelines. Choose 70 Miler, 30 Miler or half marathon for a rugged, self supported navigation challenge.

Tackle singletrack at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on Saturday, September 13 for the 11th Pleasant Creek Trail Run. Choose 15K, 30K or 45K and enjoy a scenic counterclockwise course with aid stations and a postrace celebration.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

Scenic and challenging 13.1 mile trail half in Jones Gap State Park with 2000 feet of climbing and views of Rainbow Falls and Little Pinnacle. Post race pancakes, finisher medal and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team.