Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Test your grit at Death by 5k Brandon, a 24 hour challenge of ten 5k legs run every 2.5 hours from RunStrong Training Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Enjoy meals, games and camaraderie, earn swag and a custom finisher coffin if you finish.

Run the Rails in Elburn on August 22, 2026 is a community fundraiser at Prairie Park supporting the Elburn Parks Commission. Choose a 1 mile fun run, a 4 mile or 7 mile race, earn kid medals and age group awards and celebrate local parks.

Run a scenic high altitude 10K at Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos, climbing above 10,200 feet with about 1,350 feet of ascent before a thrilling singletrack descent back to Pajarito Lodge. Summit aid station provided and hikers are welcome.

Run a scenic 5K through the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake in Andrews, Indiana, with chip timing and a friendly community vibe. Stick around for pancakes and fresh sweet corn while supporting local park programs.

The Copperhead Beer Relay 20k will take place in Hampstead on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

Run the Foothills XC12K on August 22 in the Boise Foothills with 12K and 5K cross country courses supporting the Bogus Basin Nordic Team. Scenic trails, friendly competition, and a community run by volunteers.

Join the Powder Keg Trail Run at Carter Park in Kings Mills on August 22 for a scenic 3.5 mile Run or Walk suited to all paces. Enjoy river views, the Stairway to Heaven ascent, and support The Arts Alliance.

Run the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on a scenic loop of grassy trails, dirt roads and a shallow river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, this fundraiser for Springfield XC finishes by a swimming hole with post race treats.

Run the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic at Waters Farm in Sutton, a spike friendly 5K cross country loop and USATF New England Grand Prix stop. Perfect for teams and individual racers, with finish line snacks and a nearby after party.

Enjoy a scenic trail 5k or 10k through Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run, Virginia on Aug 23, 2026, with chip timing, medals and a tech shirt. Walkers and virtual participants are welcome and races earn points toward year long series.

Old Ephraim 200 is an epic point to point mountain ultramarathon from Logan, Utah, covering 215 miles and 40,000 feet of climbing through remote single track, forests and meadows. Expect rugged, scenic solitude and a legendary aid station.

Run a 50 kilometer ultramarathon amid the art and dust of Burning Man at Pink Lightning Camp. This volunteer run event is free with a Burning Man ticket and offers a lively community vibe and an unforgettable desert challenge.

The Lory Summer Trail Series will take place in Bellvue on Tuesday 25 August 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

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.

Run the Goats In The Dark 5k in Helena MT on August 28, a nighttime trail through Mount Helena's switchbacks and singletrack. Headlamps are required and you can catch sunset views before the trail settles into pleasant late August night air..

Run through scenic trails at Talon Winery with 5K and 10K cross country courses, then celebrate with live music and a tasting. All finishers get an award and adults receive a drink ticket for one glass of Talon wine.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.

Tackle rugged single track at Wilson State Park with a challenging 50K or a scenic 13 mile half marathon that offers sweeping Wilson Lake views and big climbs. Finishers take home a wooden medal or an iconic 50K buckle.

Run rugged singletrack around Mount St. Helens on August 29, 2026, choosing 50K, 20 Miler, or Half Marathon from the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater Lake. Camping, aid stations, chip timing, and epic volcanic views await.

Experience the Midwest States 100 in Westboro, Wisconsin on August 29 and 30, 2026 with 50K, 100K, and 100 mile options across scenic Ice Age Trail terrain. Small field and grassroots vibe make this a welcoming summer ultra.