Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

A Hurricane Heat weekend in Columbus, IN on August 1, 2026, offers a 12 hour HH12 and a 4 hour HH4 format, with tickets listed from $166 and $116 and team and service member discounts available.

Experience the rugged terrain of the 140000 acre Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico with trail distances ranging from an 8 mile sprint to a 50 mile ultra.

A mixed road and trail 5K in Mattawan, Michigan that starts and finishes on the high school track. The course includes dirt, grass, and road sections; food and drinks will be available at the finish and dogs are not allowed.

Run for the Oaks is a 10th annual trail race through the vineyards and oak savannas of Oregon's Left Coast Estate. Proceeds support the Oak Savanna Restoration Project. The event includes wine tasting, live music, and a scenic course for ru..

A two lap 10 km trail run around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park on August 1, 2026 with rolling hills, generally stable footing, onsite registration, and series bonus points for finishers.

A 12 hour timed run and ruck at Smith Park in Middletown, featuring a 1.52 mile loop, chip timing, aid station provisions, distance awards and fundraising support for Art Central Foundation.

Trail races in Goshen Vermont offer 36 mile and 14 mile options on mountain single track with significant climbing and views from Mount Moosalamoo. The event is family friendly and runs largely inside the Green Mountain National Forest.

Timed 6, 12, 24 and 32 hour races on a 2.6 mile Lake Padden loop in Bellingham, WA. Proceeds support Whatcom Family YMCA Girls On the Run and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

The Hillman Ride and Fly will take place in Frankfort Springs on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 miles.

Experience high alpine racing through the scenic singletrack and forest trails of Winter Park Colorado. Join a point to point mountain adventure with distances ranging from a 10K loop to a technical 50K ultra.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

A flat, shaded almost one mile loop through palm and oak hammock in Palm Coast, FL, offered as 12 hour and 6 hour timed races with a fully stocked aid station. Registrations are non refundable and close July 29.

Races on Hatcher Pass Road near Willow, AK featuring a roughly 54 mile course, a slightly longer than marathon route, and three person relays. Courses have heavy elevation gain and seven staffed aid stations along the way.

A set of mountain trail races in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, MT offering 50 mile, 50K, and 13.1 mile courses on technical single track and primitive roads with significant elevation gain and remote backcountry terrain.

A unique "last person standing" trail run in Kempton, where runners complete 1.6-mile laps against a shrinking clock. The event culminates in a communal post-race gathering with food and sponsored refreshments.

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.

Season opener cross country meet on August 1, 2026 at West Guth Park in Corpus Christi, TX. Open to all with overall, age group and team awards plus finisher medals and a 5K race.

Trail races at Little Bennett Regional Park on August 1, 2026 feature a 3.7 mile 5K plus and a 6.2 mile 10K on twisty singletrack with hills and streamside sections. Staging is near the Prescott Horse Trailer Area in Clarksburg Maryland.

Experience an intense mountain trail race at Swain Ski Resort featuring 2500 feet of elevation gain across two loops. This USATF Niagara Championship event tests runners with steep ski slope climbs and rapid descents.