Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.

An obstacle trail event at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa offering a 5K with 15+ obstacles and a 1 mile kids course. Competitive runners must complete all obstacles to qualify for top finisher medals and proceeds support local trails.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A community 5K in Jaffrey, NH offering a woods trail and a rail trail out and back. Proceeds support the volunteer Jaffrey Firefighters Company and equipment needs of the Jaffrey Fire Department.

Camp Susque's annual Trail Run during the Harvest Festival offers a timed 5k with 469 feet of elevation, a 10k repeating that course, and an approximately 1 mile fun run on flat grass. Entry for each distance is $30.

Trail races at Murrell Park on the east side of Northshore Trail with 5K, 15K and 13.1-mile courses, color-marked routes, and aid stations placed every 1.5 to 3 miles; participants must bring their own drinking vessel.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..

Psychoactive is a Last Runner Standing race at Blackberry Ridge Farm near Charlotte. Runners repeat a 1.25 to 1.5 mile loop through gravel, trails and wildflower fields while slower runners are eliminated each round.

A scenic 5K cross-country race and a 2 mile fun run and walk at Crown Point State Historic Site. The event includes awards for 5K participants, on-site facilities and a waived registration fee for students 18 and under.

A one mile obstacle course in Warren, RI with two giant mud pits, kids play area, food and giveaways. Proceeds support Thrive Outside and its programs to expand youth access to nature.

A multi sport community event at Hills Creek State Park on September 19, 2026, featuring running, paddling and biking. Participants can enter solo or as a team and routes follow established park roads and trails.

A community 5k in Wyoming, MN on Sept 19, 2026 supporting Wyoming Fire Relief. Entry is $30 and includes a cotton race shirt; online registration runs through Sept 18, 2026.

A multi-surface 5K run and walk on the Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown campus; family friendly and open to walkers. A portion of proceeds will support the Recovery Connection Scholarship and registration costs $30.

The Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K will take place in Rockmart on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A six-hour trail challenge in Albuquerque where runners complete a 5K every hour; finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal. Trail terrain, cupless aid, patches for partial finishes, and national prizes on the leaderboard.

An 18 mile out and back trail run from Windblown Ski Area toward Watatic Mountain Reservation, featuring steep, technical single track and uneven terrain. Prior trail running experience is strongly recommended.

Explore Lincoln State Park on trails and gravel roads. Choose from a marathon, 14K, or 5K distance, all starting together. The event features a scenic loop course with aid stations and a focus on environmental responsibility.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

Trail half and full marathon at High Cliff State Park near Sherwood, WI featuring technical singletrack, prairie sections and views of Lake Winnebago, run as a cupless event with local park support.