Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Take on the Black Squirrel Half Marathon at Lory State Park near Bellvue, Colorado, a 13.5 mile trail challenge with about 2,000 feet of climbing across scenic singletrack. Limited to 400 runners, the day also offers a free 1 mile kids race..

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Run to the Taproom at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George offers 5K and 8K trail runs through a scenic farm along the Rappahannock River. Finish with live music, food trucks and a complimentary beer for participants 21 and over.

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.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

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..