Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A community wellness trail event at Blood Tribe Timber Limits on August 9, 2025 offering 2K for kids and 5K, 10K run only and 15K run only distances with free registration, chip timing, water stations and cash prize draws.

A 50 mile relay in Ashley National Forest near Vernal, Utah, offered as solo or team entries for two, four, or eight runners. The route runs from Red Cloud loop turnoff to Remember the Maine Park with radio support and porta potties.

Trail races on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis offering a 7-mile and a half marathon on the Mamba 100 loop, with marked course, staffed aid station and packet pickup the day before.

A trail race day at Harriman State Park near Island Park, ID with 1k, 10k, 25k and 50k options, scenic forest and meadow courses, on-course aid and finishers medals; registration opens April 1 and closes August 10.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

605 Trail Fest brings three trail distances to Good Earth State Park in Sioux Falls on August 15, 2026, including an 8 mile, a 4.5 mile and a 1 mile youth course. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before.

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

Lucky Bucket 5K takes place August 15, 2026 at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, NE. The off road course mixes dirt trails, grass and paved paths; entries include park admission, food, two drink tickets and a post race gathering.

A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.

A timed 5K at Brimfield Winery on August 15, 2026, run on a mostly grass cross country style course. Registration options include a standard 5K with a postrace wine pour and a volunteer plus run option.

Ridge Reaper 5k & 10k takes place on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA, using the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. The event offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus several virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

An alumni, family and friends run at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN in August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K courses around the soccer fields, with a $10 entry fee and post-race snacks.

Wanakee Wilderness 5K is a trail race in Meredith, New Hampshire on August 15, 2026, across a 227 acre camp property. The race supports the camp scholarship fund and is followed by an awards ceremony and a Homecoming BBQ.

A 4.4 mile run and walk through Brimson woods and back-roads that raises funds for the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, offered in person with a virtual participation option and local prize donations.

Community event in Baxter, MN combining a trail 5K and a Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to raise funds for Sexual Assault Services. The walk includes high heels for men and there will be a silent auction and T shirt sales.

An 8 hour timed trail event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida, featuring a 6.5 mile berm loop through longleaf pine, oak hammocks and dry prairies. Self crewing and nearby campground facilities are available.

An evening three hour loop event at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA featuring a 1.5 mile loop with 600 feet of elevation gain and a separate kids race of about one mile. Pogs are awarded per lap and top finishers receive slammers..

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 with a demanding 25K and an 8K on ski slopes. The event runs as zero carbon and raises funds for The Catskill Center.

A high altitude 100 mile out and back ultramarathon around Leadville Colorado, with over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point at Hope Pass. Aid stations, drop bag locations, and pacers are part of the race structure.