Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Two days of trail running at Eagle Nest Ranch near Atoka, OK offering distances from 5k to 100k. The event includes onsite camping, packet pickup, a food truck, and supports The Great Root Movement nonprofit.

Experience a 24 hour backyard ultra through the scenic woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on wide ski trails and singletrack to push your personal limits in a supportive forest setting.

Experience the natural beauty of Estero Llano Grande State Park at the Queen City Trail Run. With distances ranging from a 1 mile youth run to a 10 mile trail race and a 10k ruck there is an event for everyone.

Multiple trail distances at Staunton State Park on October 10, 2026, from a steep 5K to a 50K ultramarathon, plus a 25K FishSlappers division that includes catching a trout; proceeds support conservation organizations.

On 10/10/2026 the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k at Gemstone Farm in Wilton CT features a timed trail 5k, an accessible stroller run, live music, food and access to the farm, with proceeds supporting The Prospector's mission.

A multi-distance running event at Waterloo Lake Park on October 10, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and 50k on looped courses with two aid stations, guaranteed shirts for timely registrants, and medals for finishers.

Trail races at Long Hunter State Park outside Nashville with Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K routes that circle Couchville Lake and use the Bryant Grove trail and cliff loop. The course mixes dirt singletrack and paved greenway.

Trail races in Rainbow, Oregon with 20K and 50K options across old growth forest and volcanic ridgelines. The 50K includes over 8,000 feet of climbing and multiple summit viewpoints, supported by aid stations and drop bag service.

Mud Factor in Amarillo is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bowers MX on October 10, 2026, featuring Adult and KIDZ family waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators pay a festival fee.

A multi-distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois with routes from 10K to 100 miles, on-site camping, aid stations and packet pickup the day before the races.

A 50k trail race in Riverside State Park near Spokane, WA, covering about 31 miles and roughly 3,100 ft of gain over singletrack, prairies, and technical rock sections. The course is crew-friendly and requires a Discover Pass for vehicles.

A fall half marathon and 5k with a Western theme featuring country roads, crushed limestone trails, music, post race refreshments, family friendly policies, optional sweatshirts, and awards for overall places and age groups.

Trail runs of 10K and 23K through singletrack and dirt roads in Danby State Forest with views from the Thatcher Pinnacles. The course features marked turns, aid stations, and varied elevation and footing.

The Whiskey Row Marathon in Prescott, Arizona is the James Family Prescott YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, with races from a marathon to a short family dash and proceeds supporting YMCA scholarship programs.

Cedar City Uphill Ultra is an inaugural trail ultra in southern Utah on October 10, 2026. Runners complete three loops of the "C" trail on 100% dirt with about 7,500 feet of climbing between roughly 6,000 and 8,200 feet.

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

A 12.4 mile loop up to the Mount Diablo summit and back with about 4,000 feet of climbing and descending. The race starts and finishes at Mitchell Canyon and includes shuttle service, a post race raffle and a finisher item.

A timed trail event at Rothwell Park where participants complete as many one mile loops as possible within a chosen 3, 6 or 12 hour category; entries are available as solo runs or three person team relays and proceeds support Special Olympi..

A late-season trail running event on Antelope Island near the Great Salt Lake offering multiple distances and scenic desert ridgelines. The 2026 program adds a 75K to Frary Peak and a 10 mile singletrack loop around Bridger Bay.

A 3.1 mile community run through Overton Park where dogs are welcome and proceeds support Dogs 2nd Chance rescue in the Mid-South.