Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Hit the trails at the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K in Harbison State Forest, Columbia on July 12, 2026. This environmentally sustainable trail event offers a race tee and finisher medal amid scenic forest singletrack.

A mountain trail race ascending roughly 6.03 miles to the North Peak summit in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The course gains significant elevation, includes steep ski-slope sections such as Upper Walking Boss, and features two aid stations and p..

Run the Kailua Beach 4.4 mile Shark Chase at Kailua Beach Park on July 12, a playful shoreline out and back led by a costumed shark. Celebrate after with a community potluck and easy beach vibes.

Join the 2nd Running of the Bulls Trail Race in Big Sky, Montana on dirt and single track through BSCO trails, with Big Sky Events Arena as the start, finish and festival hub. Run 21K, 11K or a 5K relay and stay for food trucks and awards.

A summer trail race at Gunpowder State Park on July 12, 2026, listed as 7 miles with the course described as about 8 miles and crossing county lines. The route features rolling hills, water crossings and varied terrain, and field size is li..

Run the Christmas in July 5K, 10K or Half Marathon in Bossier City on July 12, 2026 at Walker Place Park. In person or virtual options on mostly flat Red River trails, with a custom finisher medal, race shirt and age group awards.

A vineyard race near Dundee with Half, Quarter, 5K and virtual options. The event features courses through private vineyards, chip timing, commemorative swag and a post-race wine tasting with over 16 wineries.

A 3 mile off road trail run called The Gauntlet at the Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco Louisiana on July 12 2026. The course follows natural trails, may be muddy, and is open to runners and walkers.

A 31-mile point-to-point endurance run from Downtown Elizabethtown to the Brandenburg waterfront on July 12, 2026, limited to 50 entrants. Entrants must have verified qualifications, a crew vehicle, and wear a reflective safety vest.

Join the 20th Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs, a Tuesday evening series in Redding from July 14 to August 25 featuring short and mid distance routes through parks. Grab a punch card to run the full series and score a commemorative T shirt..

The XC Summer Series will take place in Parsippany-Troy Hills on Tuesday 14 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A multi-distance running event on July 15, 2026 at Discovery Trail in Clinton, IA offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K with listed entry fees and no time limits.

A 100-mile trail race near Easton, WA featuring over 23,000 feet of climb, about 32 miles on the PCT and a 2.3-mile tunnel. Entrants must complete required trail work and meet a trail-distance qualifier.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado with about 41,862 feet of gain, required volunteer service or a $100 opt out, mandatory SPOT tracking, and cash awards subject to drug testing.

Join the Cross Country Sundown Showdown 5K in Carterville on July 17, 2026, starting and finishing behind the Community Center. Teams and solo runners will enjoy a grassy, scenic course and compete for top finisher and team awards.

Tahoe Trail in Truckee, California (July 17 to 19, 2026) offers mountain bike and trail running races across multiple distances, an Expo at Northstar California, and kids races. The 100K MTB and 50K run are Leadville Race Series qualifiers.

Join the CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda July 17 to 19, 2026, offering 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K and Half Marathon on scenic, hilly loop and out and back courses. Big elevation and friendly aid stations make it a rewarding trail challenge.

A high elevation 100 mile loop trail race in Colorado held July 17-18, 2026, covering roughly 23,500 feet of ascent. The route follows sections of the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail, crosses five alpine passes, and passes two g..

Trail races at Briggs Outdoors in Winona on July 18, 2026 offering 5k to 43k distances on private bluff and prairie trails, cupless aid stations, no cutoffs, and youth discounts; part of the Storm Trail Race Series.

Trail endurance races in Carson City, Nevada, offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 23K on single-track trails around Lake Tahoe, with Western States qualification and live GPS for the longer distances.