Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Hit Griffith Park for Hot to Trot on July 18, 2026, and choose a distance from 5k to half marathon on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal, photos and postrace snacks as you tackle shared trails under the LA sun.

Join Run With The Wild on July 18 at scenic Seeley Creek Trails in Seeley Lake for community trail runs of 1K, 5K and 10K. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast for participants and celebrate with awards and prize drawings afterward.

A free July endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri offering shaded 6 mile and 3 mile gravel loops along the Big Piney River, two aid stations, costume and distance prizes, and donations benefiting Operation Christmas Child.

Trail races on Mt. Tam near Stinson Beach offering 10K, half marathon, and 30K courses with steep climbs, technical single-track, cupless aid stations, chip timing, and a 300-runner capacity.

A community 5K in San Juan on July 18, 2026 supporting RGV’s Little Elves, a nonprofit providing essentials to children and families in need. Events include an open 5K and a 5K for ages 1 to 17 with chip timing and finisher medals.

Wicked Wine Run in Buffalo pairs a 5K run or a 1K tasting walk at Liberty Vineyards & Winery on July 18, 2026, with wine sampling on course, finish line pours, event shirts, and postrace activities.

A 50k out and back on the West Rim Trail near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on July 18, 2026. Organized by the Tyoga Running Club with event updates shared on Facebook.

Volunteer-run charity trail race in Richmond VT offering 50k, 26k and a two person relay on rugged mixed terrain with significant climbing. Proceeds support affordable skiing and snowboarding lessons through Cochran's Ski Area non-profit.

Night trail runs of 50K and 25k start at Camp Ouachita in the Ouachita National Forest. The event is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff and supports local charities while offering stocked aid stations and post race food.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA featuring 50K and 25K looped courses on limestone and singletrack, multiple staffed aid stations, and a capped field for 2026.

Multiple out-and-back races on the North Country Trail in Solon Springs, WI including a 50/50 Mystery Ultra. Each distance is limited to 50 runners and the event is described as locally run.

The Samar 8 Miler will take place in Memphis on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

A 55K self-supported trail ultra along the Northville Placid Trail between Piseco Lake and Wakely Dam, featuring technical terrain, about 3300 feet of elevation gain, limited exit points, and specific validating race requirements for regist..

The Tour de Trail: Big Bull Creek Park will take place in Edgerton on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A trail ultra near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on the West Rim Trail offering 50K and 25K out and back courses. Limited aid is provided and finishers receive a branded camp cup plus a post race breakfast.

Timed running and rucking on a flat 1.25 mile paved loop at the former Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Events run for 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours with a 6 hour relay option, on-course aid, and a custom finish medal.

A mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering 12.6 miles up and back on Barr Trail to Barr Camp. Scheduled for July 19 2026, it is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge and runs under a Pike National Forest permit.

A three-day, fully supported trail stage race across the Colorado continental divide with Full Pint and Half Pint options, nightly camps, meals, showers and athletic therapy. Limited to 500 runners.

Take on the Cliff Runner 10K on July 19, 2026 at High Cliff State Park, a rugged singletrack course with rocks, roots and steep climbs. Registration includes a Cliff Runner tee and finisher medal, with proceeds to Purdy Nature Preserve.

A mountain run in Silverton with two distances, a jeep road climb from 9,318 to 13,066 feet and a final summit scramble. The event is cupless, has aid stations on course, a six hour time limit, and a Mountain Duo option.