Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Looped trails around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park offer distances from 15 mile to 100 mile, including 50K and 100K. Expect scenic single track, lake views and staffed aid stations on a rugged, well supported trail course.

Chimney Burn Ultra in Chimney Rock NC offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs featuring a dramatic out and back route past a waterfall and over long stair sections. Finishers earn handmade pottery medals from BlueGill; reg opens Jan 1 2026.

The Pincushion Hill Climb will take place in Friant on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 4 hours.

Challenge rugged single track and a famous boulder field at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe PA. Choose from 100K, 50K or 18 mile options on a 50K loop with big climbs and scenic trails, and earn a finisher award.

Join the Donate Life NC Hero Run in Durham on Sept 13 for a family friendly 5K, 1 mile fun run or Sleep In Superhero option along the scenic American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support organ, eye and tissue donation outreach.

Tackle technical single track and big climbs at the Macedonia Trail Race in Kent, Connecticut. Choose 12K, 25K, or 50K loops with Cobble Mountain views and rugged trails for a rewarding, scenic challenge.

Join ROCovery's Run Walk X Challenge on Sept 13, 2026 at Mendon Ponds Park in Henrietta, NY to support people in recovery. Run or walk in person or virtually with 5k and 10k options and help a cause that has engaged over 11,000 people.

Heroes and Villains Houston on September 13, 2026 invites runners to dress up and race scenic parks and greenbelts with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy a costume contest with prizes, a DJ, post race snacks, medals and s..

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Run scenic singletrack trails and sweeping ridge views at the Mt. Spokane Trail Run near Mead, Washington. With distances from a kids fun run to a challenging 25K plus a virtual option, this event suits families and trail lovers alike.

Join the Chewacla Cha Cha on Sept 13, 2026 at Chewacla State Park in Auburn for a scenic singletrack trail run benefiting Valley Rescue Mission. Choose a 5K loop or 10K double loop and enjoy rolling terrain and friendly wave starts.

Run the Tunnel Light Marathon and Half on a scenic point to point course from Snoqualmie Pass to North Bend, featuring a tunnel section and steady downhill that makes for fast times. Registration opens January 1, 2026.

The Epiphany Cross Country will take place in New Bern on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers epic 50 mile and 100 mile trail races across high alpine peaks and the Continental Divide. Limited fields, a spirited team challenge and strong charity support make this a must do fall ul..

The Ragnar Trail Wisconsin will take place in Wausau from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 117 miles.

Celebrate the Standing Boy Trail Festival, a weekend of scenic single track in Columbus GA with a night time Vertical 5K, 10 mile, Canicross 10 mile and a three lap 50K. Run one race or mix and match with stocked aid and a finisher shirt an..

Celebrate the 30th Air Force Marathon weekend at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton with multiple distances and a Boston qualifying marathon finishing at the National Museum of the Air Force. Enjoy an expo, pasta dinner and finish line festival..

Event details Dirty Spokes "Road Atlanta" is a trail running event at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia on September 19, 2026. The event offers two distances: 9.10 Miles 4.55 Miles Registration is open with a participant cap of 3..

Enjoy the Jordan River Marathon and Half Marathon in South Jordan, Utah along scenic parkway trails past wetlands, ponds and parks. Limited to 300 runners, the race includes aid stations, a finisher medal and post race food.

Run a scenic 13 mile mountain trail in Ouray, Colorado on September 19, 2026 and support the Ouray School. Hosted by the school Parent and Teacher Organization and the high school Outdoor Education class, this fundraiser starts at Fellin Pa..