Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the scenic Mellow Trail Race at Pace Bend Park on Sept 12, 2026, offering marathon, half, 10k, 5k and a youth mile along lakeside trails. Enjoy looped courses with aid stations, chip timing and stunning views of Lake Travis.

Sprint or stroll through scenic countryside at the Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run 5K and 10K in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026. Celebrate the 15th running with trails for every level and watch for registration details.

Beat The Blerch in Carnation, WA, is a whimsical race from The Oatmeal with 5K, 10K, half and marathon options through mossy evergreen forests. Enjoy a flat out and back course on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail near strawberry farms and small..

Race the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park with team relays, a 5K and kids run on scenic trails that showcase views of the LA River and Glendale. Enjoy live music, medals, finisher snacks and a festive finish line atmosphere.

Hit the fast rolling Sand Creek trails near Decatur with 4.4 or 7.6 mile options, in person or virtual. Enjoy a technical long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and snacks while supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Which event would you like summarized? Choose one: Green Mile Loop Challenge, North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race, Frozen Goat Challenge, or Winterfells Challenge.

Join the Newton River Festival 5k in West Newton for a scenic 5k run or walk along the Gap Trail to kick off the river festival. Stick around for food, crafts, live music and fireworks for a full day of fun.

Join Bigfoot Running Company in San Antonio for Heroes and Villains at Southside Lions Park. Choose from kids dash to half marathon, dress up for the costume contest with prizes, and stick around for music, awards and post race festivities.

Experience the Black Squirrel Half Marathon at Lory State Park near Fort Collins on September 12, 2026. This 13.5 mile trail course features rolling singletrack with sweeping reservoir and mountain views and a pint glass plus pancake breakf..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon will take place in Pleasant Garden on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Run to the Taproom at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George offers 5K and 8K trail runs through a scenic farm along the Rappahannock River. Finish with live music, food trucks and a complimentary beer for participants 21 and over.

Looped trails around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park offer distances from 15 mile to 100 mile, including 50K and 100K. Expect scenic single track, lake views and staffed aid stations on a rugged, well supported trail course.

Chimney Burn Ultra in Chimney Rock NC offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs featuring a dramatic out and back route past a waterfall and over long stair sections. Finishers earn handmade pottery medals from BlueGill; reg opens Jan 1 2026.

Join the Donate Life NC Hero Run in Durham on Sept 13 for a family friendly 5K, 1 mile fun run or Sleep In Superhero option along the scenic American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support organ, eye and tissue donation outreach.

Tackle technical single track and big climbs at the Macedonia Trail Race in Kent, Connecticut. Choose 12K, 25K, or 50K loops with Cobble Mountain views and rugged trails for a rewarding, scenic challenge.

Join the ROCovery Annual Run/Walk & X Challenge on September 13, 2026 at Mendon Ponds Park to support recovery from substance use. Choose road, trail, combo or virtual 5k and 10k options and enjoy swag, community, and hope.

Heroes and Villains Houston on September 13, 2026 invites runners to dress up and race scenic parks and greenbelts with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy a costume contest with prizes, a DJ, post race snacks, medals and s..

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Run scenic singletrack trails and sweeping ridge views at the Mt. Spokane Trail Run near Mead, Washington. With distances from a kids fun run to a challenging 25K plus a virtual option, this event suits families and trail lovers alike.

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers epic 50 mile and 100 mile trail races across high alpine peaks and the Continental Divide. Limited fields, a spirited team challenge and strong charity support make this a must do fall ul..