Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Scenic point to point marathon and half near Snoqualmie Pass on September 12, 2026, run on gravel trails with a net downhill. Marathon is Boston qualifying and the half includes a 2.4 mile stretch through the Snoqualmie Tunnel.

Challenge yourself on volcanic alpine trails at Mt. Bachelor, climbing to a 9,000 foot summit across loop distances and a straight up 5K ascent. Expect rugged terrain, full course support, and epic summit views near Bend, Oregon.

Take on scenic trails at Pace Bend Park near Lake Travis with distances from marathon to a youth one mile for all levels. Expect rocky single loop terrain, well stocked aid stations, and a lakeside finish.

Join the Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in scenic Seven Valleys, PA on September 12, 2026 for a fun 5K or 10K through rolling trails and forest scenery. Volunteers welcome to help keep this community event running strong.

Join the quirky Beat the Blerch run created by The Oatmeal, with distances from 5K to marathon. Enjoy a flat out and back course through mossy evergreen forests along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail near Carnation.

Take on the LA Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park, with a team 10 mile relay, solo 5K and Kid Run on scenic loops. Expect medals, race shirts, live music and finish line fun for friends and families.

Run fast rolling trails at Sand Creek in Decatur on Sept 12 and choose 4.4 or 7.6 miles for a lively trail challenge. Get a tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Join the Newton River Festival 5k in West Newton for a scenic 5k run or walk along the Gap Trail to kick off the river festival. Stick around for food, crafts, live music and fireworks for a full day of fun.

Dress as a hero or villain and join a festive run at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio. Choose from a kids dash, mile, 5K, quarter or half marathon, and enjoy a costume contest, DJ, awards and on site refreshments.

Run a scenic 13.5 mile trail half through Lory State Park with big climbs and sweeping Rocky Mountain and plains views, plus a one mile kids race. Small field, pint glass finisher and a hearty post race breakfast make it a memorable day.

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Run to the Taproom at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George offers 5K and 8K trail runs through a scenic farm along the Rappahannock River. Finish with live music, food trucks and a complimentary beer for participants 21 and over.

Looped trails around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park offer distances from 15 mile to 100 mile, including 50K and 100K. Expect scenic single track, lake views and staffed aid stations on a rugged, well supported trail course.

Chimney Burn Ultra in Chimney Rock NC offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs featuring a dramatic out and back route past a waterfall and over long stair sections. Finishers earn handmade pottery medals from BlueGill; reg opens Jan 1 2026.

Take on the Pincushion Hill Climb in Friant, CA, a chip timed one mile ascent to top of Pincushion Mountain, plus a Mountain Goat challenge to repeat climbs for extra glory. Expect tough terrain, custom finisher awards and shirts for all.

Challenge rugged single track and a famous boulder field at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe PA. Choose from 100K, 50K or 18 mile options on a 50K loop with big climbs and scenic trails, and earn a finisher award.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

FallApple invites runners to scenic trail and road courses through South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on September 12, 2026. Choose distances from 5K to 50 miles and enjoy runnable September trails with aid stations.

Run, walk, or roll the American Tobacco Trail at the Donate Life NC Hero Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026 starting at Herndon Park in Durham. Choose a 5K, 1 mile or Sleep In Superhero entry and support organ donation outreach.

Macedonia Trail Race at Macedonia Brook State Park offers scenic single track and forest trails with climbs and viewpoints. Choose 50K, 25K or 12K for a rewarding day of trail running in Connecticut.