Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a historic cross country tradition at Elysian Park in Los Angeles. This long-standing event features age group awards and prize money while supporting youth running programs and local park foundations.

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

Test your endurance at this six hour trail challenge where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds at Forest Park to earn your medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

Experience the ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania with point to point and loop races through Blue Knob State Park. Choose between 50k, half marathon, or 10k distances on technical single track and mountain trails.

Experience a unique endurance event at Mount Tammany featuring repetitive loops with significant elevation gain. Participants face escalating weight challenges in a test of physical persistence where only one athlete claims the gold.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

A 3.8-mile ascent to the summit of Big Mountain with 2,200 ft of gain at Whitefish Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026. Awards include King and Queen of the Mountain, Top Dog, junior titles, and age-based recognitions; proceeds support the Gla..

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K through pine forest and creek ridges in Whitehall, Michigan on July 25, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, award categories, a discounted pancake breakfast and festival activities.

A trail ultramarathon near Mt Rainier offering 50M, 50K and 25K options on mostly single track with large climbs, aid stations, GPX maps and primitive camping at Ranger Creek Campground.

A 5K trail event at Stowe Mountain Resort with in-person, student/child, and virtual options; race registrations include a food and beverage ticket. Proceeds benefit the EpicPromise Employee Foundation and local nonprofit partners.

An open 4.4 mile event along the Swan River in Bigfork, Montana, with start and finish at Lake Baked. Proceeds support a TFC campaign offering retreats and education in cold plunging and heat therapy for people with TBI and PTSD.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026 featuring a 5k mass start race and a free 400 m kids dash where all youth finishers receive a ribbon.

Run For Dreams in Shelbyville offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual timed races plus a 6 hour team relay to benefit The Dream Factory. The course is a two mile cross country loop at Red Orchard Park and food will be available.

Trail races near Hisega, SD offering a 30K, a 12.37-mile half marathon, and a 10K out and back from Hisega Lodge. Courses include notable elevation gain; registration fees vary and Black Hills Runners Club members receive discounts.

A single-day trail event at Staunton State Park offering a 5k distance with on-site vendors, recreation activities, and food. Registration is not yet open online and the race is cup-free with water refill available.

IOP Beach Run 2026 in Isle of Palms features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and youth fun runs on the hard-packed beach, with timed results, age-group awards and parking at Municipal Lot B.

A community trail event on July 25, 2026 at Locust Shade Park in Triangle VA offering 5K and 10K races plus virtual entries with medal or shirt options. Walkers are welcome and entry fees vary by registration period.

A community 5K run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, open to all ages. Registration includes a T-shirt guarantee if completed by June 25 and tiered fees; timing is provided by Dave’s Running.