Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Thanks Sandy is a 9 mile trail run through the scenic Kohler-Andrae State Park in Wisconsin. With a flat course along Lake Michigan and a boardwalk section, it offers a unique evening race. All finishers receive a commemorative token.

The Marquette Trail 50 features 50K and 50 Mile races on marked trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This volunteer-run event offers a cupless race with supported aid stations. Proceeds benefit local trail networks.

A 100-mile mountain ultramarathon in Colorado's San Juan Range. The high-elevation course averages 10,000 feet with over 20,000 feet of climbing. It features a 38-hour cutoff and packet pickup in Durango.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

A rugged trail ultra at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, featuring a repeating 3.24-mile loop. Conquer the 50K, 25K, or 5K and earn a unique, handmade pottery finisher's medal.

Wy'East Trailfest offers a weekend of alpine trail running on Mt. Hood. Races range from a 50-mile national championship course to a family-friendly kids race. The event takes place at the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area.

The MD Heat Trail Race on August 15, 2026, offers 50K and 25K trails with river crossings and valley views. Finish with a celebration featuring craft beer and BBQ.

Tackle the classic trails of the Santa Monica Mountains at the Bulldog Ultra. Choose from the challenging 75k, the historic 50k, or the 25k, all offering epic views. The event features a competitive prize purse, fully stocked aid stations,..

A 7.1 mile mountain race at Alta on August 15, 2026 with 2,545 ft of climb, a summit of Mt Baldy, two aid stations, and Sport, Expert and Pro divisions. The race is capped at 500 entries and includes cash and gear prizes.

Run the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail and Lake Owen at high elevation in Wyoming's national forest. This event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, all on a historic pathway. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 15.

This Georgia trail run offers 25k, 50k, and 50-mile options on a scenic route along the Chattahoochee River. The small, capped event is known for its Southern hospitality and unique aid station fare. It's a unique celebration of endurance a..

The Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, Missouri, features distances from 12 miles to 100 miles on a scenic gravel loop. It supports the OneSolePurpose project, providing shoes for students. Finishers receive custom awards, and on-site camping i..

A trail race at Woodway Activity Park on August 15, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances with packet pickup the day before and race day; all finishers receive a Tuff Enuff medal.

Set in Washington's Olympic National Forest, this August weekend offers trail races from a 10K to a 100K, including ruck divisions. Courses feature significant elevation on scenic single-track trails. Registration opens in January with disc..

Join an 8-hour celebration run on a 5K trail loop in Tolland, CT. Earn raffle tickets for each loop and enjoy a community potluck. All participants receive a special 50th-anniversary gift.

Mountain trail races in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, including a 53K with a summit loop plus 9.5 and 4.75 mile options and a 1 mile kids dash. Courses run on the Rim Trail through fir and aspen with basin views.

This 50-mile backcountry run explores a scenic looped course in Utah's Upper Logan Canyon, starting and finishing at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. It features hydration requirements for runner safety and a unique tie-in with the legendary Bear..

Run or walk with your dog through the scenic trails of Midland City Forest. This chip-timed event features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances on unpaved paths. Proceeds support local animal rescue and domestic violence shelter programs.

Explore the scenic trails of Seven Lakes State Park at the 7-Lakes Trail Run. Choose between a 3.5-mile or 7-mile course through forests and past lake views. The event includes chip timing, a participant shirt, a finisher medal, and post-ra..

Run the scenic, paved loop at Chambers Bay during twilight hours. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k distance on a course with rolling hills. This USATF sanctioned event is part of the Run Super Series.