Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Tackle scenic lakeside loops at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with timed endurance options from 3 Hour to 24 Hour and a dedicated ruck division. The runnable 3.65 mile loop climbs about 500 feet and offers spectator access, awards and a $..

Two-day trail challenge at Angel Fire Resort climbing roughly 2,000 feet on the scenic Enlightenment Trail to panoramic summit views. Choose the Saturday Ascent uphill run or the Sunday Mountain Classic up and down, then relax with resort l..

Veins of Gold 2026 is a rugged point to point mountain run in Palmer Alaska covering about 8 miles and 5,000 ft of climb to Hatcher Pass. Expect steep trails, alpine views, and a portion of fees supporting Alaska Mountain Rescue Group.

Enjoy a scenic 10k trail run through Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park's prairies, forests and riparian corridors. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, this friendly race offers chip timing, refreshments and age group awards.

A nighttime trail race at Dinosaur Valley State Park with multiple looped distances and timed events. An optional Claw Challenge adds a bib tear-tag chase that determines special medal add-ons.

The Lake Vian Trail Run will take place in Vian on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A single loop 50K ultramarathon in Muir Beach, California on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The course uses notable Marin trails, includes about 6500 feet of elevation gain, and features coastal and Bay Area views.

The Scorchin' Squirrel Trail Run 20m will take place in Little Rock on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.

A community 5K and 1 Mile run/walk on the Pennsy Trail starting and finishing at Sister Cities Park, supporting Sister Cities of Greenfield exchanges with Kakuda, Japan.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre in the Catskills with a 25K and an 8K open to hikers. The 25K includes about 5000 feet of climbing and the event runs as zero carbon while raising funds for The Catskill Center.

Beat the heat at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon in O. P. Schnabel Park, San Antonio, on August 16, 2026. Choose from a kids dash up to the 13.1 mile half, enjoy on course aid, finish line snacks, great swag, and festive awards.

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run the scenic Leadville Trail 10K on August 16, 2026 in historic Leadville, Colorado, tracing the opening miles of the LT100 course at over 9,700 feet. Enjoy a fast out and back on paved and dirt roads with aid at the turnaround and awards..

Nitty Gritty is a lap based trail event at Red Lodge Mountain featuring singletrack, access road, and bushwhacking with options from a single Hot Lap to a full marathon and team relays. Dogs are welcome and the course changes yearly.

A biannual mountain trail race on Mount Mansfield near Stowe, Vermont, covering about 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing over technical and exposed trails. Entry is capped at 70 and requires a recent qualifying time.

Kick off the cross country season at Epiphany Cross Country #1 on Monday August 17 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern. Separate 5K races for girls and boys, professionally timed for fast competition and community fun.

A midweek trail 5k at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado, presented as part of an August series. Chip timing, series points and awards, free vintage shirts for registrants, and pizza and beverages after each race.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Run Texas trails at Habanero Hundred, August 21 to 23, 2026, with distances from new Habanero 135 and 100 mile to 10K and relays. Chip timing, shirts, free photos and belt buckles for 100 mile and 100 kilometer finishers.