Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A rugged trail ultra at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, featuring a repeating 3.24-mile loop. Conquer the 50K, 25K, or 5K and earn a unique, handmade pottery finisher's medal.

Wy'East Trailfest offers a weekend of alpine trail running on Mt. Hood. Races range from a 50-mile national championship course to a family-friendly kids race. The event takes place at the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area.

The MD Heat Trail Race on August 15, 2026, offers 50K and 25K trails with river crossings and valley views. Finish with a celebration featuring craft beer and BBQ.

Tackle the classic trails of the Santa Monica Mountains at the Bulldog Ultra. Choose from the challenging 75k, the historic 50k, or the 25k, all offering epic views. The event features a competitive prize purse, fully stocked aid stations,..

A 7.1 mile mountain race at Alta on August 15, 2026 with 2,545 ft of climb, a summit of Mt Baldy, two aid stations, and Sport, Expert and Pro divisions. The race is capped at 500 entries and includes cash and gear prizes.

Run the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail and Lake Owen at high elevation in Wyoming's national forest. This event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, all on a historic pathway. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 15.

This Georgia trail run offers 25k, 50k, and 50-mile options on a scenic route along the Chattahoochee River. The small, capped event is known for its Southern hospitality and unique aid station fare. It's a unique celebration of endurance a..

The Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, Missouri, features distances from 12 miles to 100 miles on a scenic gravel loop. It supports the OneSolePurpose project, providing shoes for students. Finishers receive custom awards, and on-site camping i..

A trail race at Woodway Activity Park on August 15, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances with packet pickup the day before and race day; all finishers receive a Tuff Enuff medal.

Set in Washington's Olympic National Forest, this August weekend offers trail races from a 10K to a 100K, including ruck divisions. Courses feature significant elevation on scenic single-track trails. Registration opens in January with disc..

Join an 8-hour celebration run on a 5K trail loop in Tolland, CT. Earn raffle tickets for each loop and enjoy a community potluck. All participants receive a special 50th-anniversary gift.

Mountain trail races in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, including a 53K with a summit loop plus 9.5 and 4.75 mile options and a 1 mile kids dash. Courses run on the Rim Trail through fir and aspen with basin views.

This 50-mile backcountry run explores a scenic looped course in Utah's Upper Logan Canyon, starting and finishing at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. It features hydration requirements for runner safety and a unique tie-in with the legendary Bear..

Run or walk with your dog through the scenic trails of Midland City Forest. This chip-timed event features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances on unpaved paths. Proceeds support local animal rescue and domestic violence shelter programs.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hardwood forests and lakeside paths of Seven Lakes State Park with 7 mile and 3.5 mile course options.

Experience an evening run at Chambers Bay with stunning views of Puget Sound. Choose between 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances on a scenic paved loop featuring rolling hills and sunset vistas.

The DINO Trail Run Series concludes at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis. Runners can choose from a 5k or 15k trail course with views of the White River. A free kids race is also part of the event.

Run along Boulder Reservoir on flat, mostly dirt trail courses with sweeping Rocky Mountain views. Choose from 10K, 3 4 marathon, half, full marathon or relay, with USATF certified courses, a shirt and a finisher medal.

Tackle the sustained climbs and technical trails of Roxborough State Park in this late-summer ultramarathon. Choose between the 50K or 50 mile distance on exposed, challenging terrain. Be prepared for hot conditions, spaced aid, and a manda..

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-marathon on New York's historic Erie Canal towpath. Runners can tackle 100, 50, or 25 mile distances on a course featuring fully stocked aid stations. A special buckle awaits those who conquer both t..