Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A two day mountain trail running weekend at Mt Hood Meadows on August 15 and 16 2026, with alpine courses reaching 8,000 feet and distances from a 50 Miler to a free kids run. The 50K is the 2026 USATF 50K Trail National Championship.

Trail running at Patapsco Pickall Area with 25K and 50K options on rolling single track, river crossings, mandatory out-and-backs, staffed aid stations with real food, and a postrace gathering with food and beer.

A rugged trail event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (29.4 miles, 5,784 ft) and a 25k (14.87 miles, 2,947 ft), stocked aid stations, enforced cut-offs, and prize money including a $3,500 50k purse.

A backyard ultra at Riverside State Park with hourly loop laps for runners and ruckers, a night out-and-back on the Centennial Trail, and specific ruck weight requirements; the last person standing wins.

A mountain trail race in Alta, Utah covering 7.1 miles and about 2,545 ft of vertical gain, capped at 500 runners. The route climbs to Mt Baldy with aid stations and marked alpine terrain.

A marathon and half marathon on the Medicine Bow Rail Trail near Lake Owen, Wyoming on August 15, 2026. Courses run on a wide gravel trail at high elevation with timed results and aid stations, and proceeds support trail upkeep.

A trail event in Columbus, Georgia offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and connected riverfront trails. Aid stations serve Southern-style food and the field is limited to 100 runners.

Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15, 2026 offers 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile, 50 km and 12 mile options on a 10 mile out and back gravel loop with aid stations, awards, and pacing rules for the longest distances.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Village Creek Motocross Park on August 15, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and 11+ obstacles. Registration options include Value and VIP packages, packet pickup is available the day befo..

Test your endurance at the Tuff Enuff Trail Run in Woodway Activity Park. Part of the Huaco Cuatro Series, this event offers scenic 5K and 10K courses alongside a flexible virtual option for all participants.

A two day trail race festival in the Olympic National Forest on August 15 and 16, 2026 offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K runs plus ruck divisions, marked courses, stocked aid stations and on site camping.

A community running event in Tolland, CT featuring a marked 5K trail loop run repeatedly over an eight hour period, potluck food and grill items, raffle tickets awarded per loop, and a 50th anniversary gift for runners who complete at least..

High‑elevation trail races in Cloudcroft New Mexico on the historic Rim Trail, from a 1 mile Kid's Dash to a 53K that adds a lollipop loop near the summit. The 53K features six aid stations, drop bags and crew access at designated points.

A looped 50 mile backcountry run through Upper Logan Canyon starting and ending at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. On course hydration is required and prizes include automatic Bear 100 entry for the top male and female finishers.

A trail event at Midland City Forest offering 10K, 5K run and walk, and a one mile walk with optional dog participation on leash. The off-road course runs through woods, creeks, bridges, and a mix of two-track and single-track trails.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

Evening 5k, 10k and half marathon loops on the paved Chambers Bay trail in University Place, WA, with aid stations, day of packet pick-up, parking at Central Meadows or North Driving Range, and custom finisher medals.

Trail races of 5K and 15K run on the hilly, scenic Southwestway Park trails near the White River on August 15, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, course maps and GPX files, and medals for overall and age group top finishers.

A multi-distance race at Boulder Reservoir, Colorado, featuring a mostly dirt and trail course with about 200 feet of elevation gain and views of the reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.