Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the scenic Leadville Trail 10K on August 16, 2026 in historic Leadville, Colorado, tracing the opening miles of the LT100 course at over 9,700 feet. Enjoy a fast out and back on paved and dirt roads with aid at the turnaround and awards..

Nitty Gritty is a lap based trail event at Red Lodge Mountain featuring singletrack, access road, and bushwhacking with options from a single Hot Lap to a full marathon and team relays. Dogs are welcome and the course changes yearly.

A biannual mountain trail race on Mount Mansfield near Stowe, Vermont, covering about 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing over technical and exposed trails. Entry is capped at 70 and requires a recent qualifying time.

Kick off the cross country season at Epiphany Cross Country #1 on Monday August 17 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern. Separate 5K races for girls and boys, professionally timed for fast competition and community fun.

A midweek trail 5k at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado, presented as part of an August series. Chip timing, series points and awards, free vintage shirts for registrants, and pizza and beverages after each race.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Run Texas trails at Habanero Hundred, August 21 to 23, 2026, with distances from new Habanero 135 and 100 mile to 10K and relays. Chip timing, shirts, free photos and belt buckles for 100 mile and 100 kilometer finishers.

Explore rugged single track in Shawnee National Forest at Camp Ondessonk, with sandstone canyons, waterfalls and Salomon Ridge views across distances from a half to 100 Mile. Treehouse lodging, aid stations and buckle or medal finishes awai..

Experience the Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River Oregon on August 22 2026, a scenic trail race with waterfalls, mountain views and roughly 2300 ft of climbing. Enjoy aid stations, finisher swag and a lively trail atmosphere.

Firebird Trail Races on August 22, 2026 send runners on scenic single track loops through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest, with 13M, marathon and 50K options. Enjoy volunteer supported aid stations and a wood carved Fire..

Run the rugged Bristol Hills Branch on a 100K point to point ultramarathon through the Finger Lakes, mostly single track with big climbs and scenic views. With a 20 hour cutoff and UTMB and Western States qualifying status, it rewards grit.

Single-track trail races at Hyner Run State Park include a 14 miles course and a 7K option, with three aid stations, post-race food, and strict qualification and cutoff rules.

Gravel Worlds Run Series brings a multi distance trail weekend to Lincoln, Nebraska with 5k up to 50k on scenic gravel and dirt roads. Expect hilly sustained climbs, self supported racing with aid stations and double and relay options.

A 99.7 mile out and back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado, with 11 aid stations, high altitude passes near 12,526 feet, and belt buckle cutoffs at 25 and 30 hours.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on Aug 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half or 10K over scenic 6.5 mile loops with rolling climbs and packed dirt trails, then enjoy stables tours, camping, swag and live results.

Run the Byers Peak Stampede in Fraser Colorado for a scenic half marathon or 5K on high country dirt roads with Rocky Mountain views. Family and dog friendly event with proceeds benefiting families affected by cancer.

A cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium on August 22, 2026, featuring high school races and an open alumni and community 5k. Race proceeds support MCC Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

An annual trail running event in downtown Ruidoso with four course options from a 4-mile route to a 13.8-mile half marathon, marked trails, refill stations, finisher medals, tech shirts, and complimentary race photos.