Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community 5K in Mount Pleasant on September 12, 2026 that supports the Isabella County First Responders Fund; the scenic 3.1 mile route includes family activities, a commemorative shirt and medal, and post race refreshments.

Timed trail laps on a 4.37 mile loop at a working cattle farm near Thomaston, Georgia. Options include a one hour 4 mile race, plus four hour and eight hour formats with water refills and on-course food for longer races.

An inaugural running event on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville on September 12, 2026, featuring a 5K (in-person and virtual) and a 1 mile fun run, with race shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and support options for the Ecusta Trail.

A memorial community climb on September 12, 2026 to Mt. Grant Mountain near Hawthorne, NV, featuring a roughly 17 mile route with about 7000 feet of ascent and a planned 9/11 tribute that supports the Veterans Memorial Park.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve where participants repeat a 1 mile loop for up to four hours. Courses offer different per loop elevation profiles and the route includes single track, rocks, roots and steep grades.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

A two mile fun run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park on September 12, 2026. Hosted by the CPHS Cross Country Booster Club with vendor booths and proceeds supporting course and trail maintenance.

Trail run at Central Florida Bible Camp in Eustis with a roughly 3.2 mile two loop option and a single loop fun option. Runners can attempt up to ten field day stations such as inflatable obstacles, axe throwing, and cornhole.

A free, timed loop challenge on a shaded, mostly single track course in North Park. Run as many roughly 2 mile loops as you can within a six hour window, earn raffle tickets per loop, and compete for top female and male awards.

A trail race day at Pittsfield State Forest with 50k, 25k, 15k and a new 5 mile option, a double-loop course with three aid stations and charity fundraising through BURCS and Free to Run.

A point to point 50K on the Pacific Crest Trail from the South Washington Cascades to the Columbia River Gorge, with a short detour to Three Corner Rock for wide mountain views. Part of registration proceeds support the Stevenson High Schoo..

Two days of gravel, road and MTB events plus a 5k and 10k at Caney Lakes Day Use Area in Minden, LA. Onsite camping and cabins are available and proceeds support local trail maintenance.

Gut Check in Gunnison is a multi-course ruck and running event on dirt and mountain terrain with individual and 5-person team options in light and 35 pound heavy classes. Proceeds support firefighter and veterans charities.

Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a family friendly event at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park with an out and back county road course and a postrace breakfast cookout.

Trail races and a kids run at Eagle Creek Campground near Yellowstone on 12 September 2026. Courses include a 9k with 1000 feet of climb, a 5k with 400 feet of climb, and an untimed 5k walk.

The Jelm Mountain Run will take place in Jelm Mountain on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

The The Guild 7 Trail Race will take place in Chattanooga on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 7 miles.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, South Carolina on September 13, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk with a teamwork focus.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.