Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run or walk the trails at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, with in-person 5K and 10K options plus several virtual entry choices and tiered registration fees.

Trail races in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 with 15K, 10K and 5K options, scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley and Sandia foothills, finisher medals for 10K and 5K, event shirts, and age group and overall awards.

A coffee themed untimed 2K and 5K fun run and walk at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley on October 4, 2026, with hot coffee or hot chocolate and on course aid stations. Proceeds support Rock Island County Animal Care and Control via QC PAWS.

A community memorial run and family day at Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene honoring babies and children who died suddenly and unexpectedly. The event features a scenic 2.5 mile course, memorial signs, a remembrance ceremony, and a silent a..

Trail running at Tibbetts Field in Madbury includes a 5K and a 1 mile fun run over natural terrain through Powder Major Forest, with proceeds supporting youth recreation scholarships.

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.

District 19 in Anacostia on October 4, 2026 is a run crew led, unsanctioned road and trail event offering 5K, 19K and 19 Mile options with course markers, corral seeding, and a shirt, snack, and medal for finishers.

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.

A fall trail 5K in Winona Forest that supports Friends Forever Animal Rescue, featuring an all-off-pavement course, on-site timing, awards, a post-race BBQ, and the option to add a donation during registration.

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.

Trail runs of 3.1 miles and 6.2 miles take place at Genesee County Park and Forest on October 4, 2026. Proceeds support ACORNS and a portion will go to breast cancer research.

A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.

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 Moxie's Memorial will take place in Oxford on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.