Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 5K run and fitness walk at Highland Park in Attleboro on October 4 2026. The traffic free grass course uses two laps of a 1.55 mile loop and includes a kids 100 yard dash plus a virtual 5K option.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

On October 4, 2026 the Highlander Heavy Half in Cold Spring, NY is a 13.7 mile trail race with roughly 4,000 ft of elevation gain through the Hudson Highlands. A portion of proceeds supports the NYNJTC.

The ABWR Half Marathon - Valencia will take place in Santa Clarita on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

An off pavement 5 km trail run and walk through Winona Forest in Mannsville, NY, limited to 100 participants, with timing, awards and a post race BBQ. Proceeds support Friends Forever Animal Rescue and leashed dogs are welcome.

Haunted Heroes in Valencia on October 4, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on looped trails with aid stations each loop; registration includes a finisher medal and free photos.

Run a scored 5K race through the scenic trails and varied terrain of Van Cortlandt Park. This Bronx event features divisions for all adults and free youth races for ages 2 to 18.

The Fright and Flight will take place in Lakeland on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.

A fall trail event in Wayne featuring a timed five kilometer race, a one mile Miler and a free kids race plus a festival with music and a chili cook off. Proceeds support the McKaig nature center.

Jungle Escape is a trail running event at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ on October 4, 2026. Routes include a 13.2 mile half marathon plus, a 6.6 mile 10K plus and a 3.4 mile 5K plus with marked trails and cupless aid stations.

Trail race at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan offering a 50K and a half marathon with aid stations, finishers' medals, shirts, awards, and volunteer support.

The North Bend Skyline 30K will take place in North Bend on Monday 5 October 2026.

Runners climb the Empire State Building's 86 flights and 1,576 stairs to the observatory in this New York tower race on 10/06/2026. Multiple entry categories are offered with different registration windows and fees.

XTERRA World Championship is a multiday off road triathlon and trail running event in Ruidoso NM from Oct 8 to 11 2026, featuring full, sprint, super sprint races and a 5 km trail run with expo and community activities.

A two-day mountain trail festival in Big Bear Lake with five race distances, varied alpine and desert terrain, UTMB World Series Major status, and opportunities for qualification to major trail events.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.

A two day ultra at Sparks Marina near Reno with timed and fixed distance events on a paved, lighted loop. Options include 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour races, 50 and 100 miles, plus a 6 hour relay.

A 241.8 miles trail race in Moab, Utah, crossing desert, canyons, slick rock and two mountain ranges near Canyonlands and Arches National Park, with 15 aid stations and a 112 hour cutoff.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.