Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event in mid July at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe Illinois, featuring shaded single track, significant elevation gain, aid stations with hydration and free camping near the start finish area.

Experience a high altitude 100 mile loop through the Colorado Rockies featuring 23,300 feet of gain. Run across alpine passes and historic ghost towns on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails within a 37 hour limit.

An annual July ultrarunning event in the southern Green Mountains offering 100 mile and 100 km courses with about 17,000 feet of climbing. The race includes a concurrent horse competition and raises funds for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport.

Experience an obstacle course race at Michigan's highest vertical ski resort. Choose between 5K and 10K distances featuring steep climbs and rugged trails just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

A backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan, using repeated 4.167 mile loops in a Last Person Standing format. Options include an Oak Flats 3HR entry and a virtual race; the winner may earn a Silver Ticket toward USA national backyard team consider..

An endurance elimination race on July 18, 2026 at McCoy Flats Trail Head, Vernal, Utah. Competitors run repeated 4.1 mile laps each hour, must finish each lap within the hour, and the last runner earns cash per lap.

A multi-distance trail endurance event on the Tahoe Rim Trail held July 18-19, 2026, offering 23K, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options. The races are ITRA qualifiers with published time cutoffs and support local trail and community programs.

Experience an iconic Alaskan backcountry marathon from Girdwood to Eagle River. This self supported race features glacier views, technical trails, and a major river crossing through remote mountain wilderness.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

A night trail race of *30K* in the Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City FL across varied Florida terrain with aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, a Berm drop bag zone, post race potluck options and free campground reservations.

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026 feature a 50K loop, marathon, and 8.4 mile out-and-back along the Alpine Loop, passing ghost mining towns and reaching about 12,926 feet with aid stations and chip timing.

A multi-distance trail event at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails featuring 7.75 mile shaded loops, two aid stations, relay and individual options, and race-day logistics including packet pickup and specific registration deadlines.

A trail race in Modjeska Canyon offering 50K, 30K, and 15K on Harding Truck Trail through the Cleveland National Forest. The event uses shuttle access to Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, is cupless, and features staffed aid stations.

Tough Mugu at Point Mugu State Park features coastal mountain trail courses of 25k and 10k with ocean views, chip timing, aid stations, handcrafted finisher medals, a post race festival and a $2,000 podium prize purse.

Trail race near Elliston and Helena, Montana offering 15K and 30K out-and-back courses; the longer route climbs Kading Grade to the Continental Divide before returning.

Run as many one mile laps as possible during these 12 or 24 hour ultra and relay events in Rush. Enjoy a mostly paved loop course with full aid station support and options for individual or team participation.

Experience a unique night run on a flat 5k trail course in Apollo. Carry a light to guide your way on this out and back route and enjoy shuttled transport from the designated parking area.

Test your endurance at the Riverwest Nature Preserve with a looped course challenge featuring a 45 minute lap limit and distances ranging from 5 miles to a 50k ultra.

Experience an all-terrain trail event at the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Runners navigate singletrack and mountain roads across distances from 10K to 50K in a landscape home to diverse local wildlife.