Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.

Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.

Trail footraces at Caribou Bog Outdoor Center on 17 Oct 2026 feature a 5ish K and a 6 hour fixed time event with blue and red loop options where laps earn points for individuals and teams.

LUNG FORCE Run/Walk in Charleston on October 17, 2026 brings participants to Folly Beach to support lung health, honor survivors and raise funds for lung disease research.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

An outdoor stair climb through historic Old Bisbee on a 4.5 mile course with nine staircases and over 1000 steps. The chip timed event offers scenic town views, in person bib pickup, and strict onsite rules for participants.

A fall run at Riverfront Park on Oct 17, 2026 with 1, 2 and 3 mile options, pumpkin pickup for each entrant, costume prizes and a 350-runner limit.

A community event on the Shiawassee River Trail offering a 5k and a 1.5 mile walk, post-event coffee, music and bonfires, participant shirts and mugs, age group awards, and professional timing.

An autumn community festival in Hungry Horse on October 17, 2026, featuring an official 5k, children's fun run and costume parade, contests, auctions, and family activities. Admission is free while some competitions have entry fees.

A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.

A community HalloWin event at Boettler Park with a two-lap 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, costumes and candy, $2,000 in prizes, and proceeds supporting The Debbie Rayl Kindness for Kids Program.

HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.

An inaugural community 5K at Germania Insurance’s Home Office in Brenham on October 17 2026, featuring a mixed road and grass trail course. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.

A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.

Trick or Trail 5K is a Halloween themed 5 kilometer run in Collyar Park, Laurens, SC, mixing road sections with trails through the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given for creativity, speed, an..

Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and doo..

Timed endurance running at Champs Campground in Whitehall NY on October 17 and 18, 2026. Choose a 6 hour, 12 hour, or 24 hour race on a flat 0.30 mile loop with aid station, camping, and limited fields.

An annual open 5K at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis held alongside the Hancock Cross Country Invitational. The race welcomes all ages; registration opens August 1, 2026, with a $15 fee and closes on race day.