Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Double Dipsea is a longstanding annual 13.7 mile trail race from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back, run on mostly single track with many stairs and handicapped starts that create frequent passing among runners.

A 12 hour trail event at Saunder Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering solo, two person, and four person team options on a loop course that mixes technical and runnable trail with waterfalls and creekside sections.

A multi-distance trail event on August 22, 2026 around Jenkinson Lake with a 100-runner daily cap, starts at Scales Parking Lot and most races finish at the Waterfall Trailhead, with aid stations and a $5 day use parking fee.

Experience a scenic trail run through Vineyard Hill Reservation and Bradley Palmer State Park. Choose between 5 km and 10 km distances on a rolling course featuring wide trails and the open landscapes of Shaw Field.

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park include fixed-distance laps of about eight miles and a separate 12-hour timed event circling the lakes, with marked trails, staffed aid, finisher awards, and onsite race amenities.

Antelope Dash features 4 Miler and 8 Miler trail races in Curt Gowdy State Park near Cheyenne, WY. Courses run through aspens and pines with elevations from 7,300 to 7,700 feet and include reservoirs and granite rock formations.

A free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering several distances on a marked 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and modest elevation gain.

World Relief Durham's third Run for Refugees 5K is on August 22, 2026 at Miracle Park in Durham. Paid entries include a shirt and professional timing, and children age 5 and under may participate free with an adult.

H9 Dragon is a club run at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA offering a marathon and a 50 mile race. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and registration is handled separately from membership.

Trail races at Camden State Park offer 3, 7 and 10 mile courses through a river valley, bluff and prairie with varied footing, parking and park camp facilities; the event is part of a multi-race points series with age divisions.

Experience a 5K trail run or walk through the scenic landscape of Wellsboro. This annual event supports local pregnancy and parenting services in Tioga County through a community focused athletic challenge.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

A navigation-focused peak-bagging event in Desolation Wilderness offering 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits. Routes are mostly off trail with unmarked navigation, talus and scrambling, and only minimal event support.

Trail races at Palo Duro Canyon offering a half marathon and a 4 mile loop over varied single track, sand, and rock. The half has one aid station and the event is cupless so runners must carry their own hydration.

A remote point-to-point trail event on Kachess Ridge in the Cascades, offering 50K and 50-mile options, alpine ridgeline views, a summit lookout, remote aid stations, and camping at the Salmon La Sac SnoPark finish.

A six hour trail challenge in Oklahoma City where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and compete for local and national prizes including cash awards.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.