Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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..

Run the 12th annual Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs in Ruidoso, New Mexico on August 22, 2026, with scenic, challenging routes from a kid's dash to a heavy half marathon. Enjoy shirts, engraved stone finisher coasters, pro photos, showers and..

Run The Hawk at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI on August 22 invites runners to chase laps on a rolling 2.25 mile loop in 3, 6, or 12 hour timed events, or enjoy the shorter Fun Run. Mixed trail surfaces, a steep climb, and team relay o..

Challenge yourself at the Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL, with 10 Miler and 20 Miler options over rugged mountain trails. Expect heat and a tough course with aid stations on the route and a required..

Take on the Jug End Loop Ultra at Jug End State Reservation on August 22, 2026. Run or walk a rolling 4.2 mile loop as many times as you can in six hours through woods, fields, and an apple orchard while supporting local charities.

Run high in the San Juan Mountains above historic Telluride on rugged trails across old mining roads, exposed ridgelines and alpine tundra above 13,000 ft. Distances from a 5 km hill climb to a new 100 km offer epic options for every trail..

A 24 hour challenge in Brandon Mississippi where participants run ten 5k legs on the same course at RunStrong Training Center. Meals, snacks and resting areas are provided and finishers receive a custom finisher's coffin.

Run the Rails in Elburn, IL features a 1-mile fun run/walk plus 4- and 7-mile races starting and finishing at Prairie Park, with course views from the Anderson Road bridge and chip timing for the timed events.

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.