Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco on July 26, 2026 at Indian Springs Park with in person and virtual options. Distances from kids dash to the half marathon, medals and shirts for finishers, plus a festive postrace rally.

A trail race at East Fork State Park on July 26, 2026, offering 5.6 and 10.8 mile laps plus Trekker categories for extra time. The course runs on the Backpack Trail through dense woods and reverses direction for 2026.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents and about 1500 feet of climbing. The route circles the mountain with multiple steep rocky sections, limited aid access, and a field limited to 50 runners due to parking.

Trail races near Auburn, California on July 26, 2026, with two distances over single-track, canal sections, dirt roads and hills. Includes a technical shirt, a new finisher medal for 2026, post-race food and beer for 21 plus.

Experience a packed 3.6 mile course of Nordic paths, switchback singletrack and varied footing at the Kingman Farm Trail Race. Day of event entry is available and proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

A multi-distance trail event in Penn Run on July 26, 2026 offering 25K, 15K and 8K courses, finisher medals, artisan wooden bowl awards for top finishers, race shirts, and finish-line gift card drawings.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

A non repetitive 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that reaches high alpine elevations above 9000 feet. The field is limited to 75 runners, with live GPS tracking, aid and sleep stations, and a 110 hour cutoff.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

A three-date Wednesday evening trail series at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills featuring a marked 5K loop, light snacks on two dates, a post-series barbecue on August 19 and prizes including ERC gear.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

A three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing, with an optional 50k on the final day. The format includes overnight camping, gear transport, aid stations and strict gear requirements.

Lean Horse Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event on the George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, held July 31 to August 1, 2026, with 100 mile, relay, 50, 30, and 20 mile options and a CrossFit edition.

Experience the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 mile run from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Solo runners and teams of every size are welcome, with live GPS tracking and a mountain finish at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Two days of trail events at Bogus Basin featuring a steep hill climb, a 5 mile race, and a 10 mile race that climbs over 2,000 feet. Proceeds support Ridge to Rivers and 5 and 10 mile finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay, Colorado offers Half Marathon, 50k and 50 mile courses at high elevation above 10,600 feet, with well stocked aid stations, finisher awards and mid race drop down options for longer distances.

A 100 miles mountain trail race at Mt Hood Meadows with a lollipop-loop course, 17,300 ft up and 17,300 ft down, crew accessible aid stations, chip timing and a 34 hour cutoff. The 2026 edition is a Western States Qualifier.

A remote trail event on Mt St Helens with 50K and 25K courses that run largely on the Loowit Trail across lava, boulder and pumice fields. The 50K requires prior 50K race experience and mandatory safety gear.