Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

The XC Summer Series will take place in Parsippany-Troy Hills on Tuesday 18 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.

Challenge high elevation trails above historic Telluride with 13, 24 or 40 mile courses across alpine tundra, exposed ridgelines and mountain passes. Big climbs, epic views and true mountain running in the San Juan Mountains.

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..

Gravel Worlds Run Series brings a multi distance trail weekend to Lincoln, Nebraska with 5k up to 50k on scenic gravel and dirt roads. Expect hilly sustained climbs, self supported racing with aid stations and double and relay options.

Tackle the legendary Leadville Trail 100, a 100 mile out and back ultramarathon through the high Colorado Rockies with steep climbs, technical singletrack and alpine passes up to 12,500 feet. Expect epic views, serious altitude and belt buc..

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on Aug 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half or 10K over scenic 6.5 mile loops with rolling climbs and packed dirt trails, then enjoy stables tours, camping, swag and live results.

Run the Byers Peak Stampede in Fraser Colorado for a scenic half marathon or 5K on high country dirt roads with Rocky Mountain views. Family and dog friendly event with proceeds benefiting families affected by cancer.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..