Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

A 5K trail run and a 1/4 mile kids fun run at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown, MA, with scenic trails and birdlife. Proceeds benefit the sanctuary's wildlife protection, education, and conservation programs.

GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K is in Winchester, KY on September 5, 2026, with a down and back course from Lincoln and East Hickman to the country club. Entry fee is $30 and shirt registration is available until August 22.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

A memorial stair climb in San Diego on September 5, 2026 to honor the 403 emergency responders lost on 9/11 while raising funds for FirefighterAid; the event lists sponsors, team fundraising, registration, and volunteer opportunities.

The Loess Dirt Adventure Run in Glenwood Lake Park, Iowa on September 5, 2026 is an untimed trail event through Loess Hills terrain. The course features switchbacks, creek crossings and wooded sections, and finishers receive a Conqueror of..

An ultramarathon on Sep 5, 2026 along the Pinellas Trail in Florida, covering just over 46 miles between St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin; a Facebook group is listed for event updates.

A women-only backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop near Phoenix, NY that repeats every hour until one runner remains. The course mixes forest trails, open field sections, and a staffed homestead aid area.

Timed 3, 6, and 12 hour events on an 8.34 mile out and back paved loop in Forest City, NC, with aid stations, mileage counting points, awards, and a 50 mile buckle for 50 mile finishers.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

A rugged 50K trail ultra in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake. The lollipop route includes two aid stations and requires prior experience and a wait list review.

Experience a high altitude trail run starting at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass. Runners navigate a mix of forest roads and single track trails with 1,200 feet of elevation change through scenic Colorado terrain.

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga include a half marathon and shorter distances with substantial climbing, set pace and cutoff requirements for hikers, and post race snacks and beverages.

A 5K terrain run with road and trail sections in Leavenworth, Kansas on September 6, 2026. A virtual 3.1 mile option is available and the registration fee is $35.

Experience a fast downhill race through the scenic Little Belt Mountains to historic Harlowton. This charity event features a smooth gravel course with multiple distances and a finish line celebration at a local brewery.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile walk. Enjoy live music and vineyard views while participating in chip timed races for all ages in Mullica Hill.

Experience a scenic run through the woods and around the Howard Eaton Reservoir on a mix of gravel roads and single track trails. Choose between 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances to support local youth programs.

A community race at Thousand Hills Ranch on 09/06/2026 featuring a Kids Mile, 5K and 10K across mixed trail and paved ranchland. The event supports Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and includes a post-race festival.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.