Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.

Experience a massive endurance test at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. This ultra trail event features a 152 mile course with over 72,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 84 hours.

Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.

A monthlong October event with a virtual 99 kilometer challenge and in-person 2K, 5K and 10K trail races at SnowKraft Nordic, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and supporting survivors and local services.

A memorial 5K in New Bern, NC with in-person and virtual options in early October. The race uses the Dragonfly trail at Martin Marietta Park and offers T-shirts, awards by age group, one water station, and light refreshments.

Yuba Gold is a self guided *50K* on the original point to point course near Nevada City, CA, held October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the course in one continuous outing and submit an activity link for verification and ranking.

Oktoberfest Trail Run in Farmersville, Texas offers 5k to 50k distances on the reclaimed Chaparral Trail through prairies and farmland. The event features marked aid stations, a cupless refill policy, and one post-race beverage per registra..

Back On The Ranch Trail Run in Los Olivos CA runs October 2 to 4, 2026 and offers timed trail formats from three hours to 48 hours. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a promoter of California Central Coast trail events.

DC Peaks stages multiple trail races near Salt Lake City on Oct 2–3, 2026, including 100 mile, 50 mile, 55K and 25K options. Organizers publish course videos and run a podcast, and the 50 Miler awards Bear 100 entries to its top male and fe..

The Mammoth is a loop ultrarace in Mammoth Lakes, California on October 2, 2026. The course circles an ancient caldera and passes alpine lakes, volcanic rock, Mono Lake tufas and summits above 11,000 feet.

A multi distance timed running event in Lykens PA on October 2 to 3, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a one mile loop with camping, a large aid station, and awards supporting local charities.

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

A 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville on October 3, 2026, featuring 4K and 8K loops plus a Friday 1 mile Pepper Dash. Registrations are treated as donations to a 501c3 that supports local high school programs.

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining trail running, catch-and-release fly fishing, and craft beer. Organized by Running Rivers, proceeds support habitat improvement and promote responsible outdoor recreation.

Three day endurance festival in the Frio Valley near Leakey, Texas offering trail and cross country runs, gravel and mountain bike races, river float and paddleboard options. Long distance finishers can earn the Frio Fanatic Belt Buckle.

STADIUMTREK at Nippert Stadium on October 2, 2026 features an individual challenge to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window for 14ER status, plus a relay for teams of 2 to 4. Registration opens June 17, 2026 and the fee is $49.99..

A women only weekend at Cuivre River State Park with camping, hiking, night trail runs and outdoor clinics organized by Terrain Trail Runners. The free event is capped at 20 participants and hosting costs are shared among attendees.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..