Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Run the Goats In The Dark 5k in Helena MT on August 28, a nighttime trail through Mount Helena's switchbacks and singletrack. Headlamps are required and you can catch sunset views before the trail settles into pleasant late August night air..

Run through scenic trails at Talon Winery with 5K and 10K cross country courses, then celebrate with live music and a tasting. All finishers get an award and adults receive a drink ticket for one glass of Talon wine.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.

Tackle rugged single track at Wilson State Park with a challenging 50K or a scenic 13 mile half marathon that offers sweeping Wilson Lake views and big climbs. Finishers take home a wooden medal or an iconic 50K buckle.

Run rugged singletrack around Mount St. Helens on August 29, 2026, choosing 50K, 20 Miler, or Half Marathon from the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater Lake. Camping, aid stations, chip timing, and epic volcanic views await.

Experience the Midwest States 100 in Westboro, Wisconsin on August 29 and 30, 2026 with 50K, 100K, and 100 mile options across scenic Ice Age Trail terrain. Small field and grassroots vibe make this a welcoming summer ultra.

Take on the scenic 50 mile Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a point to point ultramarathon across forests and country roads with about 6,200 feet of climbing. Run solo or with a relay team and earn a piece of a three piece commemorative medal fo..

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.

Run a challenging 7.1 mile mountain course at Grand Targhee on August 29, 2026, climbing over 2,200 ft and topping out near 9,920 ft. Expect steep technical trails, spectacular views, aid stations, and a competitive field capped at 500.

Run technical trails through old growth forest, waterfalls and steep climbs at the Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races. Choose 5K, 10K or a grueling 50K five loop challenge while supporting park trail conservation.

Tackle the Labor Day Slay at Queeny Park on August 29, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck or half marathon options on a marked trail loop that all start together. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Run Rock Hawk Trail Races at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K on rolling singletrack and scenic ridge views. Proceeds support open space and the race offers chip timing and live split tracking.

Experience rugged trails and scenic St. Croix Falls at the Mindy Creek Trail Races on August 29, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Expect technical single track, rolling hills and full color finisher prints in a small,..

Take on a scenic 30K open water swim through Pittsburgh's three rivers, starting at Point State Park and raising funds for families via the Forever Fund. Kayaks and escort boats support swimmers in this unique annual marathon challenge.

Join the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley on Aug 29, 2026. Distances range from a rugged 50K with big climbs to a family friendly 1 mile fun run on beautiful single and double track trails.

Run through towering sunflowers on scenic dirt trails at the Sunflower Trail Run in Buhler, KS with 5K and 1 mile options plus a virtual 5K for remote racers. All finishers receive a t shirt, medal and Kansas Maze festival pass and can enjo..

Run high alpine trails around Steamboat Springs on August 29, 2026 with choices of 50K, 16 mile and 5 mile courses, featuring big climbs and stunning mountain views. Proceeds support the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund and the race is cupl..

Run around scenic Tanri Lake in Miramonte at 6,000 feet, choosing from a relay, a 10 hour individual timed challenge, or a 10K loop. Registration opens Jan 8, 2026 and select entries include a Tanri hat and a pre race dinner on August 28.