Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

High-alpine loop races in Telluride offering a 30 K with about 5,800 ft gain and a 10-mile with about 3,500 ft gain, featuring alpine meadows, canyon ascent and ski-resort singletrack with a high point near 13,000 ft.

Trail races at French Park in Cincinnati offer 5K, 10K and half marathon options on off road trails with notable elevation, themed medals, costume awards, and series points for ATRS competitors.

A multi-distance race festival in Emporium, PA on July 26, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a combo 5K and 10K, with race apparel, medal and socks included and the full marathon serving as a Boston qualifier.

A 5K, 10K, and 1-mile fun run take place at Jazz Blueberry Farm on July 26, 2026, over cross country style trails. Pre-registration includes guaranteed shirts for full price entries and awards are given to top age group finishers.

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco on July 26, 2026 at Indian Springs Park with in person and virtual options. Distances from kids dash to the half marathon, medals and shirts for finishers, plus a festive postrace rally.

A trail race at East Fork State Park on July 26, 2026, offering 5.6 and 10.8 mile laps plus Trekker categories for extra time. The course runs on the Backpack Trail through dense woods and reverses direction for 2026.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents and about 1500 feet of climbing. The route circles the mountain with multiple steep rocky sections, limited aid access, and a field limited to 50 runners due to parking.

Trail races near Auburn, California on July 26, 2026, with two distances over single-track, canal sections, dirt roads and hills. Includes a technical shirt, a new finisher medal for 2026, post-race food and beer for 21 plus.

A roughly 3.6 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack. Day of registration is available and proceeds support an autism foundation.

A trail race near Penn Run PA on July 26, 2026 offering 25K, 15K and 8K options across single track trails, pipeline roads, swamps, hills and creek crossings with aid stations about every four miles.

A 135 miles nonstop invitational ultramarathon from Death Valley Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal, covering three mountain ranges with about 14,600 feet of ascent and a 45 hour time limit. Up to 100 international athletes compete.

A non repetitive 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that reaches high alpine elevations above 9000 feet. The field is limited to 75 runners, with live GPS tracking, aid and sleep stations, and a 110 hour cutoff.

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.

A three-date Wednesday evening trail series at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills featuring a marked 5K loop, light snacks on two dates, a post-series barbecue on August 19 and prizes including ERC gear.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

A three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing, with an optional 50k on the final day. The format includes overnight camping, gear transport, aid stations and strict gear requirements.

Lean Horse Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event on the George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, held July 31 to August 1, 2026, with 100 mile, relay, 50, 30, and 20 mile options and a CrossFit edition.

Experience the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 mile run from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Solo runners and teams of every size are welcome, with live GPS tracking and a mountain finish at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Two days of trail events at Bogus Basin featuring a steep hill climb, a 5 mile race, and a 10 mile race that climbs over 2,000 feet. Proceeds support Ridge to Rivers and 5 and 10 mile finishers receive a shirt and medal.