Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 and 18 mile options, steep climbs, a route through Peavine Gorge, and an extra aid station near Peavine Falls; field size is limited and heat is an important factor to plan for.

A volunteer weekend at Marble Mountain Sno Park where participants hike about 9 mile roundtrip to carry water into remote aid stations for a race. Camping is possible and there is no participation fee.

Trail ultras of 50 miles, 55K and 30K on Grand Mesa in Colorado with mountain single track, alpine meadows and lakes. Camping options are available and the event includes cash prizes, finisher awards and post race amenities.

A trail event at Brighton Resort on July 25, 2026 featuring a 10k course with more than 2000 ft of vertical gain. The route includes steep climbs, shaded forest, a ridge singletrack descent, and a Vendor Village with pancakes.

Trail runs near Sisters Oregon on July 25, 2026 with a half marathon and a 5K that finish at the Hoodoo summit. The event includes lunch, awards, a lift ticket voucher for participants, and prizes including season passes for top finishers.

Run through blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026 with a scenic off road 5K and a family friendly fun run. Enjoy timed results, a dri fit shirt, finisher medal, race photos and seasonal treats.

A cross country 5k and 10k at 868 Estate Vineyards with chip timing, a virtual option, race awards, and a postrace glass of wine for participants.

Trail race at Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown on July 25, 2026, offering 5K and 10K courses on maintained single track with stream crossings and some rocky, rooty sections.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV with 50k and 25k looped courses on rocky, technical trails. The 50k features almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

Experience the Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon on scenic gravel and dirt trails through barley fields and fireweed with mountain views. Walkers are welcome and a festive finish with shirts and post race food awaits.

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

A classic 50 mile out and back trail race from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth and back, run on rugged singletrack with notable overlooks and a Swinging Bridge crossing. Aid stations, drop bags, and cupless support are provid..

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

A looped multi distance running event in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026 with 12 hour and 6 hour time limited races plus a separate 5K. The 3.3 mile loop is mixed asphalt and gravel and includes aid stations and finisher medals.

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.

The Christmas in July Half will take place in Washington on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

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.