Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community trail running event at Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park offering 5k, 14.5 mile and 26.2 mile courses through forested, varied single-track; part of a multi-race series with youth scoring and aid stations along each course.

Experience the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a 5 or 10 mile trail race. Explore the scenic paths of the Oak Hill Trail Head during this Saturday morning event in Peninsula.

A 15K loop trail race at Montana Snowbowl with 4.65 miles of climbing and 4.65 miles of descending, 2,150 feet of elevation change, chip timing, small field cap, and a post-race lunch and beverage at the base area.

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook near Anniston, Alabama, on dirt and gravel forest roads. Distances range from a 10K out-and-back to a four-loop 100K; course direction alternates yearly and aid stations and handmade finisher amulets..

Trail ultrarunning at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville VA with looped courses including a 12.8 mile loop and a 2.1 mile Crystal Light loop. Shuttle is required and the race is cupless with staffed aid stations.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

An eight hour track ultramarathon at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, MA, run on a certified 0.355 mile dirt and cinder loop with lap counting, midrace direction change, bottle drop aid station, awards, and proceeds benefiting the AYJ Fund.

A six-person relay of about 81 miles near La Grande, Oregon on August 8, 2026, featuring riverside highway sections, 20+ miles of gravel mountain roads, climbs to about 7,400 feet and roughly 6,000 feet of elevation gain.

Experience the beauty of Mission Canyon during the Swift Bear Trail Run in Hays Montana. Choose between 10 mile 20 mile or 50K distances featuring mountain loops and varied terrain during the annual Hays Powwow.

A race day at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances plus virtual options and tiered registration fees; walkers are welcome and courses pass through battlefield scenery.

Experience the finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch. Navigate rock domes and technical single track with distances ranging from a youth mile to a 60K ultramarathon.

An obstacle and mud-focused *5K* at Lost Lake Entertainment Complex in Oklahoma City on August 8, 2026 featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, pre-race and post-race festival areas, packet pickup options, and venue parking fees.

TARC Summer Classic at Noon Hill Reservation features a mostly forested 10 mile loop with singletrack, gravel and a scenic vista. The event offers 10 mile, 50K and 40 mile options and includes mandatory trail briefings and finish time limit..

Trail races in Eden, UT offering a half marathon, 30K, marathon and 55K on rough single-track ridgelines with up to about 7,000 ft of climbing.

A time based trail event at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on a 4.16 mile loop with 815 feet of elevation per lap; chip timed and cupless with aid at start/finish.

An alpine trail event near Kit Carson, California offering multiple distances up to a 50K. The course sits near 7,400 feet with about 7,700 feet of elevation gain and features marked trails, aid stations, course maps and a commemorative fin..

A trail race weekend in Cooke City, Montana with 50k, 30k and an 80K option set among mountain scenery and historic mining sites on 8/8 to 8/9/2026.

A point to point trail run about 1.4 miles longer than a half marathon, mostly downhill from Diamondfield Jack Campground to Third Fork Campground. Field capped at 200 runners with one aid station and recommended personal hydration.

Trail run and fundraiser in Poultney Vermont featuring an 8K, a half marathon and a kids fun run on singletrack and double track trails. Cup free aid stations offer refills, with awards, snacks and a post race raffle.

A loop ultrarunning event at Kennekuk Cove County Park with 3.25 mile laps, aid stations, camping, shirts and swag bags, and four hour and eight hour runner and walker options. Field limited to 250 participants.