Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV with 50k and 25k looped courses on rocky, technical trails. The 50k features almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

Run a half marathon on a scenic trail loop through Delta Junction's agricultural fields. This inaugural summer event offers a flat, unpaved course with mountain views, open to walkers and runners aged 10 and up.

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

A classic 50 mile out and back trail race from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth and back, run on rugged singletrack with notable overlooks and a Swinging Bridge crossing. Aid stations, drop bags, and cupless support are provid..

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

A looped multi distance running event in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026 with 12 hour and 6 hour time limited races plus a separate 5K. The 3.3 mile loop is mixed asphalt and gravel and includes aid stations and finisher medals.

High-alpine loop races in Telluride offering a 30 K with about 5,800 ft gain and a 10-mile with about 3,500 ft gain, featuring alpine meadows, canyon ascent and ski-resort singletrack with a high point near 13,000 ft.

The Red Fox Trail Run 10K is a themed trail race in Cincinnati's scenic French Park. Runners complete two loops on the park's off-road trails for their 10K distance. All finishers get a medal, and the event is part of a larger trail running..

Run a festive half marathon or 5K on the scenic C&O Canal path in Georgetown. The event benefits the Purple Heart Foundation and counts towards year-long running series points. Participants receive a medal, tech shirt, and chip timing.

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..

A 5K, 10K, and 1-mile fun run take place at Jazz Blueberry Farm on July 26, 2026, over cross country style trails. Pre-registration includes guaranteed shirts for full price entries and awards are given to top age group finishers.

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 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents and about 1500 feet of climbing. The route circles the mountain with multiple steep rocky sections, limited aid access, and a field limited to 50 runners due to parking.

Trail races in Auburn, CA on July 26, 2026 with long and short courses across single-track mountainous trails, canal sections and dirt roads. Post-race items include a tech shirt, finisher medal, beer for age 21 or older and food.

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.

A trail race near Penn Run PA on July 26, 2026 offering 25K, 15K and 8K options across single track trails, pipeline roads, swamps, hills and creek crossings with aid stations about every four miles.

A 135 miles nonstop invitational ultramarathon from Death Valley Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal, covering three mountain ranges with about 14,600 feet of ascent and a 45 hour time limit. Up to 100 international athletes compete.

A non repetitive 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that reaches high alpine elevations above 9000 feet. The field is limited to 75 runners, with live GPS tracking, aid and sleep stations, and a 110 hour cutoff.

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..