Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Take on scenic hilly trails at Panther Creek State Park with a challenging half, a 10K and a kids mile along lakefront single track. Big climbs, beautiful views and student entries make this a fall must try.

Leave No Trace at Camp Manatoc is a scenic trail event through white pine groves and past Minnehaha Falls, perfect for runners and hikers. Choose the half marathon or the new 15k and 5k, bring your dog, earn a finisher medal and support Cam..

Booneville Backroads Ultra near Van Meter Iowa offers distances from 10K to 100 miles through rural roads and Madison County bridges. Expect big hills, muddy stretches and a friendly grassroots vibe with crew support in 2026.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races brings timed endurance running to the paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City NC on a largely flat 8.34 mile out and back loop with aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour formats and earn a buckle for 50 miles.

Join the new Mammoth Bar Trail Runs on Sept 6, 2026 in Auburn CA with Half Marathon and 10K on single track and double track trails. Expect steep climbs, thrilling descents and sweeping views of the American River Canyon.

Run the Golden Harvest in Toledo OH on Sept 6, 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k, mile and kids dash plus a virtual option. Timed races include chip timing and medals and every finisher gets a designer shirt.

Run a scenic course from the Little Belt mountains into Harlowton, ending with a handcrafted pint at Gally's Brewing Company. Choose full, half, 10K or 5K and support AIDSPIRIT USA as funds help orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda.

Celebrate fall with the Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k and 10k in Indianapolis on September 6 2026. In person or virtual options, shirts and finisher medals, plus family friendly races and a kids dash for younger runners.

The Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K will take place in Mullica Hill on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Choose from 4 miles to 50K on scenic Diablo State Park trails with big views and big climbs. Fully stocked aid stations, cupless event so bring your own bottle, plus a free kids run.

The Ryan's Ranch Run will take place in Pismo Beach on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run through ancient redwoods on a rugged 6 mile loop with log and stream crossings in Mendocino Woodlands Park. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour, half marathon or 10K formats and make a weekend of it with on site camping, yoga and meal passes.

Hit the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior at the Superior Fall Trail Race, with 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon options on the Superior Hiking Trail. On September 11 and 12, 2026, the weekend features epic views and aid stations.

The Rut Mountain Runs is a three day mountain race in Big Sky, Montana, Sept 11 to 13, 2026 presented by The North Face. Choose from distances from a VK and 1K kids run to epic ultras that tackle dramatic alpine terrain.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

The Wasatch 100 is a legendary 100 mile point to point trail run across the central Wasatch Mountains, finishing at Soldier Hollow. Expect rugged high country, roughly 24,000 feet of climbing, and stunning alpine views over a demanding day..

Goat Rattler 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail ultramarathon in North Ogden, UT, featuring about 22k feet of climbing and a 36 hour cutoff. Mostly single track with camping, crew friendly aid and live GPS tracking.

Scenic 7 mile 11 km Emerald Bay Trail, a point to point single track from Eagle Point to Lester Beach with moderate climbs and granite steps. Take in lake views, then hop the shuttle back and enjoy post race snacks.

Odyssey Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park serves rugged, scenic looped trails and four distances from six miles to 50K with plenty of climbing. Finishers get chip timing, a tech shirt, post race dinner and an Odyssey pint.

Event route and format The Cutthroat Classic follows the Pacific Crest Trail through the North Cascades. The race is organized into six self-seeding waves. Wave 1 is reserved for elite runners. The organizer provides course maps, shuttle in..