Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Tackle scenic lakeside loops at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with timed endurance options from 3 Hour to 24 Hour and a dedicated ruck division. The runnable 3.65 mile loop climbs about 500 feet and offers spectator access, awards and a $..

Two-day trail challenge at Angel Fire Resort climbing roughly 2,000 feet on the scenic Enlightenment Trail to panoramic summit views. Choose the Saturday Ascent uphill run or the Sunday Mountain Classic up and down, then relax with resort l..

Veins of Gold 2026 is a rugged point to point mountain run in Palmer Alaska covering about 8 miles and 5,000 ft of climb to Hatcher Pass. Expect steep trails, alpine views, and a portion of fees supporting Alaska Mountain Rescue Group.

Enjoy a scenic 10k trail run through Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park's prairies, forests and riparian corridors. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, this friendly race offers chip timing, refreshments and age group awards.

Twilight at the Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic loops around Chambers Bay in University Place, WA. Choose from 5k, 10k or half marathon on a paved course with rolling climbs and waterfront views.

Climb It For Climate at Belleayre Mountain on August 16 features a challenging 25K mountain trail and a lively 8K slope run with hikers welcome. Join this zero carbon event with aid stations, plant fuel and proceeds to Catskill Center.

Beat the heat at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon in O. P. Schnabel Park, San Antonio, on August 16, 2026. Choose from a kids dash up to the 13.1 mile half, enjoy on course aid, finish line snacks, great swag, and festive awards.

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run the scenic Leadville Trail 10K on August 16, 2026 in historic Leadville, Colorado, tracing the opening miles of the LT100 course at over 9,700 feet. Enjoy a fast out and back on paved and dirt roads with aid at the turnaround and awards..

Kick off the cross country season at Epiphany Cross Country #1 on Monday August 17 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern. Separate 5K races for girls and boys, professionally timed for fast competition and community fun.

Join the Into the Hills Eltuck 5k, part of a four race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in Bellvue. Chip timing, series points and vintage Gnar shirts add fun, while varied valley and hill courses challenge every runner.

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.

Tackle a rugged 10k through Lory State Park with roughly 1,700 feet of climbing and chip timed results in this midweek trail series. Grab a vintage Gnar shirt and enjoy pizza and drinks after the run.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Run Texas trails at Habanero Hundred, August 21 to 23, 2026, with distances from new Habanero 135 and 100 mile to 10K and relays. Chip timing, shirts, free photos and belt buckles for 100 mile and 100 kilometer finishers.

Explore rugged single track in Shawnee National Forest at Camp Ondessonk, with sandstone canyons, waterfalls and Salomon Ridge views across distances from a half to 100 Mile. Treehouse lodging, aid stations and buckle or medal finishes awai..

Experience the Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River Oregon on August 22 2026, a scenic trail race with waterfalls, mountain views and roughly 2300 ft of climbing. Enjoy aid stations, finisher swag and a lively trail atmosphere.

Firebird Trail Races on August 22, 2026 send runners on scenic single track loops through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest, with 13M, marathon and 50K options. Enjoy volunteer supported aid stations and a wood carved Fire..

Run the rugged Bristol Hills Branch on a 100K point to point ultramarathon through the Finger Lakes, mostly single track with big climbs and scenic views. With a 20 hour cutoff and UTMB and Western States qualifying status, it rewards grit.

Rugged single track trails at Hyner Run State Park offer a bold 14 mile route or a steep 7K with over 1,000 feet of climbing. Limited entries and required qualifiers make this a serious, supported trail challenge with aid and post race food..