Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

605 Trail Fest brings three trail distances to Good Earth State Park in Sioux Falls on August 15, 2026, including an 8 mile, a 4.5 mile and a 1 mile youth course. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before.

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

Lucky Bucket 5K takes place August 15, 2026 at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, NE. The off road course mixes dirt trails, grass and paved paths; entries include park admission, food, two drink tickets and a post race gathering.

A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.

A timed 5K at Brimfield Winery on August 15, 2026, run on a mostly grass cross country style course. Registration options include a standard 5K with a postrace wine pour and a volunteer plus run option.

Ridge Reaper 5k & 10k takes place on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA, using the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. The event offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus several virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.

Wanakee Wilderness 5K is a trail race in Meredith, New Hampshire on August 15, 2026, across a 227 acre camp property. The race supports the camp scholarship fund and is followed by an awards ceremony and a Homecoming BBQ.

A 4.4 mile run and walk through the woods, trails, and back-roads of Brimson Minnesota with a virtual option. All proceeds support the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota's 2025 Fire Department of the Year.

A community event combining a timed 3.2 mile trail run and a one mile Walk in Heels to support Sexual Assault Services. Medals are awarded by age group, with a T shirt purchase option and family friendly activities.

An 8 hour timed trail event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida, featuring a 6.5 mile berm loop through longleaf pine, oak hammocks and dry prairies. Self crewing and nearby campground facilities are available.

An evening three hour loop event at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA featuring a 1.5 mile loop with 600 feet of elevation gain and a separate kids race of about one mile. Pogs are awarded per lap and top finishers receive slammers..

A community cross country style event at Lussier Stadium in Madison featuring a 5 km run and a 1 mile walk; established as a memorial and serving as a fundraiser for LaFollette High School middle school feeder schools.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 with a demanding 25K and an 8K on ski slopes. The event runs as zero carbon and raises funds for The Catskill Center.

A high altitude 100 mile out and back ultramarathon around Leadville Colorado, with over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point at Hope Pass. Aid stations, drop bag locations, and pacers are part of the race structure.

A multi distance running event at O. P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio with chip timing for longer races, aid stations, awards, finish line rally, volunteer options, and a virtual half marathon.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A 6.2 mile out-and-back using the opening and closing miles of the LT100 Run course, the Leadville Trail 10K features paved and dirt roads at high elevation with one turnaround aid station and on-course nutrition from Neversecond and Skratc..

A looped trail race at Red Lodge Mountain with Hot Lap, Half, Full, and relay options; laps are about 4.3 miles with 900–1200 ft gain per lap and dogs are welcome.