Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

A volunteer-organized trail race at Government Prairie in Kaibab National Forest offering 30K, 18K, 10K and a 1K kids dash, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

Test your endurance at Skeetawk Ski Area by running as many one mile trail loops as possible in Alaska's beautiful Hatcher Pass. Choose from durations ranging from four to twelve hours on the scenic Meadow Loop trail.

Experience a unique trail run through the hills and woodlands of Gravel Switch. Enjoy a route featuring meadows and steep climbs followed by a pancake breakfast and handmade awards at the local heritage festival.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

A six hour trail running event on the Swauk Forest Discovery Trail near Blewett Pass on October 10, 2026. The 2.45 mile single track loop has about 650 ft of climbing and features a fall themed potluck aid station and a post race dinner opt..

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Experience a historic trail race through the rugged single track of Oil Creek State Park. Choose between four challenging distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles with belt buckle awards for ultra finishers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hills of Kentucky at the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace. This event features 5K, 10K, and 25K distances accompanied by live bluegrass music and on site camping.

A 55K trail race on the Navajo Reservation that runs up Canyon de Chelly to Spider Rock and includes a climb of 1,200 feet on Bat Canyon trail. The course features sand sections, single track and creek crossings and used a February lottery..

Timed trail and ruck events on October 10, 2026 at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, run on a roughly 5K loop with wooded rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project.

A community run on October 10, 2026, organized by the Lebanon Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department, following the Rail Trail from Enfield along Mascoma Lake and the Mascoma River to a finish in Lebanon. Fees change before race week and pa..

A repeating loop backyard ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles, Missouri, with a 4.17 mile runner loop and a 2.6 mile ruck division that includes weight minimums. Race proceeds support MSMDS research.

A Last Runner Standing event at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes more loops than the rest. The course uses trails by day and a road loop after dark.

Trailwagger at Gilbert Lake State Park on October 10, 2026 features 3, 5 and combined 8 mile courses, a two person team division, and a dog stroll. A portion of proceeds supports a local animal shelter.

A road race in Katy, Texas on October 10, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on repeated out-and-back loops; registration is via RunSignup with fees by distance.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona offers multi-format obstacle course races on October 10 and 11, 2026, including Sprint, Super, kids races, an obstacle workshop, and a four hour Hurricane Heat.

Races at Red Rock Canyon include a 5K run and walk, a runners only 17K with a three hour time limit, and a virtual 5K with mailed medals. Courses start at the Visitor Center and combine trails with sections of the scenic drive.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.