Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on park trails and nearby meadows, with aid stations on the longer courses and on-site packet pickup and amenities.

A women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a roughly one to 1.25 mile loop with 250 to 300 ft of climb per lap near Arena Wisconsin. Laps repeat every 20 minutes until one runner remains.

An eight hour fixed time race and relay on a flat **3.45 mile** out and back trail next to Dryden Lake. Solo and team divisions, a single well stocked aid station, and optional 0.4 mile mini loops in the final hour.

A trail running event on September 26, 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, WV offering a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K, with medals, shirts, a burrito buffet, free camping, and prizes for participants.

Muddy Dash Houston is a family-friendly *5K* mud run at 3 Palms Action Sports Park on September 26, 2026, featuring multiple obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party, and a finish-line after-party with music and food.

A regional challenge that combines finish times from Logan Peak, White Pine 50, and the Bear 100 into a single result. Prizes go to the top male and female and participation awards are given to those who complete all three in one year.

A certified 6.6 kilometer trail event at Watkins Mill State Park on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Proceeds support the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site.

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Trail race in Tollgate, OR offering four distances from a 7K to a new 23 Miler. Courses run mostly on Umatilla Rim single track with aid stations, a cup-less policy, and a 2pm cutoff.

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie, KS features multiple distances on the flat crushed gravel Flint Hills Trail with manned aid stations, drop bag support and specific time limits for each distance.

Trail races near Big Rapids, Michigan on September 26, 2026. Three distances up to 50 miles run through the Manistee National Forest with single track trails and multiple aid stations.

Fast Track Trail Race in George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, IA features runnable dirt single-track courses in 13K and 25K two-loop formats. The course is smooth with gentle rollers and on-course support is limited to a few aid points.

Rogue XC in Talent, Oregon features a 5K cross country course over wood chip trail, grass and a small hill. A free elementary mile for runners 12 and under is included and the event supports Talent Middle School Cross Country.

Sky Island in Fort Davis Texas on 26 September 2026 features trail races on single track West Texas trails. Distances include 31 miles, 17 miles and 9.5 miles, with lodging options at Prude Ranch and Indian Lodge.

Last Mamba Standing is a Backyard Ultra on private trails near Eads, TN. Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains, with a single champion award, finisher medals, and primitive camping available.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.

A clothing optional 5K at Oaklake Trails in Depew, OK, with park entry, pre-race refreshments, and a keepsake magnet; first-time or long-time-away visitors must complete a background check before arrival.

Choose a 5 km or a two loop 10 km course from HOB Brewing Company along the Pinellas Trail. Stroller and dog friendly with electronic timing, finisher medals, and a free draft beer for participants aged 21 and over.

The Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI offers multiple trail distances including a marathon, half marathon, new 10K, 5K and an 8.5 mile Nordic Trek.