Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Test your grit at Death by 5k Brandon, a 24 hour challenge of ten 5k legs run every 2.5 hours from RunStrong Training Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Enjoy meals, games and camaraderie, earn swag and a custom finisher coffin if you finish.

Run the Rails in Elburn on August 22, 2026 is a community fundraiser at Prairie Park supporting the Elburn Parks Commission. Choose a 1 mile fun run, a 4 mile or 7 mile race, earn kid medals and age group awards and celebrate local parks.

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.

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.

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.

The XC Summer Series will take place in Parsippany-Troy Hills on Tuesday 25 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.