Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Run scenic backcountry singletrack through the Underdown Trail system in Merrill, WI with 60k, marathon, and half marathon options. Small fields, stocked aid stations, a custom finisher mug and a lively post race party with music, food, and..

Take on the TUFF ENUFF Trail Run in Woodway TX on August 15, 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K trail options and a finisher medal for all. Part three of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series, this race delivers rugged fun for all levels.

Tackle rugged trails in the Olympic National Forest near Quilcene WA with distances from a scenic 10K to a demanding 100K. Registration opens Jan 23 2026 and race HQ is a retired quarry deep in the forest for a true backcountry feel.

The Shenipsit Striders Fatass will take place in Tolland on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run the Cloudcroft Ultra in the Sacramento Mountains on August 15, 2026, with distances from a scenic 53K to a family friendly kids dash. Enjoy shaded single track on the Rim Trail at 8,600 feet with sweeping views over the Tularosa Basin.

Run the White Pine 50, a scenic 50 mile loop in Upper Logan Canyon starting and finishing at Beaver Mountain Ski Area near Garden City. Parts of the course follow Bear 100 terrain and 2026 winners earn automatic entry to the next Bear 100.

The Dirty Dog Trail Run will take place in Midland on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Climb It For Climate invites trail runners to tackle scenic routes at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, NY on August 16, 2026, with 25K and 8K options and a hike option for the longer course. Registration offsets travel carbon and supports T..

Take on the iconic Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100 mile ultramarathon through the Colorado Rockies that climbs to Hope Pass and delivers breathtaking high altitude views. A true test of endurance and grit.

Run the Summer Meltdown at O P Schnabel Park in San Antonio for scenic trails, on course aid, and a fun finish line rally with food and drinks. Multiple distances from kids dash to half marathon and a virtual option.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Habanero Hundred at 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring Texas offers distances from 10K to a new 135 mile lottery ultra. Run solo or on a relay team with chip timing, a race shirt and free photos, and chase belt buckles for 100 mile and 100K.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.

Tackle the scenic Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River, Oregon, a challenging trail with roughly 2,300 ft of climbing, sweeping mountain views and creekside waterfalls. Cup free event with aid stations and finisher prize bags.