Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Beast of Burden Summer in Lockport NY follows the Erie Canal towpath and offers 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile distances with fully stocked aid stations and a start at Wide Waters Marina.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY, offering 50K, 25K and a 5.5-mile course on varied terrain with on-course support, post-race meal, and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is an endurance running event at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore, TN, featuring timed races from 3 hours to 24 hours, a dedicated ruck division, course awards, and a Cherokee Ultra qualifier.

A two-day trail event at Angel Fire Resort featuring a **5.2-mile** summit ascent with about 2,000 ft gain and a **10.4-mile** up-and-down race, both on singletrack with yellow course flagging and a Saturday lift descent.

Experience a technical mountain race in Palmer featuring a 5000 foot vertical gain over 8 miles. Navigate steep ridges and alpine tundra from Government Peak to the historic Independence Mine in this point to point Alaskan challenge.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park through prairies, fields and riparian forest. ORRRC members run free while non-members pay a modest fee; check-in with a timing chip is required and service dogs only are permitted.

A nighttime trail event at Dinosaur Valley State Park offering 4M, 10K, 10K Ruck and 4, 6, 8 hour options, plus an optional Claw Challenge where a volunteer pursues participants who wear tear tags.

A community running event in Vian, Oklahoma on August 15, 2026 offering a 5K trail run, a 1K paved fun run/walk, and a virtual 5K available through August 22.

Hill of a Race 2026 in Bloomington, IL combines a lap based Endurance Challenge with multiple 3 mile obstacle course waves, including competitive men, women, masters and several recreational waves.

An annual single-loop 50K ultramarathon in Muir Beach, California, traversing famous Marin trails with about 6,500 feet of elevation gain and ocean and Bay Area views.

Test your endurance at Ferncliff Camp with a multi loop trail race near Little Rock. Enjoy a post race cookout and pool access after navigating inclines and water crossings across various distances.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

A two person relay along the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling through the Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri, with short and long course options and river finish scenery.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

A 25K trail loop in Cook Forest State Park on August 15, 2026 linking 13 trails and more than 17 miles of varied terrain. The course features a climb to the Cook Forest Fire Tower, riverfront sections, shaded runs on Tom's Run, and three ai..

Trail running and rucking event in Holland, MI on Aug 15, 2026 offering half marathon, 13.1 ruck, 10K and 10K ruck. All proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and aid stations are supplied by Gazelle Sports.

About a 10K trail race at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, Kansas, part of a six race Tour de Trail series. Entries donate five dollars to Urban Trail Co, the event is cupless and participants must bring their own hydration.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

Underdown Trail Races in Merrill, Wisconsin on August 15, 2026 offer backcountry singletrack running and mountain biking across distances from a half marathon to 111 miles. Courses are well marked, supported by aid stations, and proceeds su..

A community 5K and a kids 1 mile fun run at Token Springs Elementary on 08/15/2026. The mostly bike-path out and back course runs through The Reserve neighborhood and supports the Sun Prairie West Cross Country Team.