Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Hit the Wild Wild Wilderness at Kickapoo State Recreation Area on September 12, 2026 with 5K or a rugged 7.45 mile trail through woods, steep climbs and creek crossings. Celebrate finishes with food, drinks and awards.

Run for The Hills is a 4th annual trail 5K on September 12, 2026 at Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, winding around Clark Pond. Expect exposed rocks and roots on scenic trails while helping support preserve maintenance.

Join the Camptown Races on September 12, 2026 for a lively 10k, new 5k, or 10k relay across a scenic road and technical trail course with roots, rocks, and a creek crossing. Perfect for solo runners and teams looking for a fun challenge.

Tackle 20, 40, or 50 mile trail ultras on a scenic 5 mile out and back loop at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs on September 12, 2026. Expect mulch, gravel and singletrack, hearty aid stations, finishers medals and limited entries that sell out f..

Run rugged trails atop Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park with 10K, 20K and 50K options offering rocky singletrack, ocean views and serious climbing. Entries are limited and Indigenous runners are offered free entry.

Join the Jesse James Festival 5K and 10K in Kearney for scenic paved trail running through Jesse James and Mack Porter Parks with a charming foot bridge and a memorable hill. Options include a 1.3 mile stroll, a 5K, or a double loop 10K.

Join the Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival in Granby, CO for scenic high country trails and big mountain views. Choose 50K, 33K, half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy on site camping and bib pickup race day.

Experience the GOAT Run along the Olympic Adventure Trail, finishing at Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. Choose a half, marathon or 50K on rugged single track and celebrate at Log Cabin Resort with a lodging discount.

Join the 10th annual Rebecca Mountain races on the scenic Pinhoti Trail in Sylacauga AL, offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K. Singletrack and Sylaward Trails deliver a classic Southern trail challenge for ultrarunners and trail lovers.

Experience scenic trail loops at Johns Island County Park with distances from 5K to marathon, repeating a rugged 3.3 mile loop for longer races. Enjoy a friendly, community vibe with camping, food, and a race shirt for early registrants.

Take on the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan with a 10K plus or half marathon course that winds through trails, dunes and downtown streets. Both routes include the iconic 302 step climb and finish in Coghlin Park.

Dust off your leg warmers and neon for the Back to the 80s 5K, 10K, and 15K at Campion Trail on Sept 12, 2026. Run to a live DJ and stay for a retro post race party celebrating all things 80s.

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.

Tackle volcanic alpine trails and climb to Mt. Bachelor summit near 9,000 feet at Bachelor Ascent, offering 50K, 28K, 16K and a Vertical Ascent 5K. Enjoy sweeping views, tough terrain and festival vibes in the West Village area.

Run the Mellow Trail Race Sept 12 2026 at Pace Bend Park near Spicewood Texas with a scenic finish on Lake Travis. Choose from 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 10k, 5k and a youth mile on technical rocky trails with staffed aid stations.

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.

Race the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park with team relays, a 5K and kids run on scenic trails that showcase views of the LA River and Glendale. Enjoy live music, medals, finisher snacks and a festive finish line atmosphere.

Hit the fast rolling Sand Creek trails near Decatur with 4.4 or 7.6 mile options, in person or virtual. Enjoy a technical long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and snacks while supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

The North Park Trail Runners Frozen Goat will take place in Allison Park on Saturday 12 September 2026.