Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

Test your endurance at this six hour trail challenge where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds at Forest Park to earn your medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

Experience the ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania with point to point and loop races through Blue Knob State Park. Choose between 50k, half marathon, or 10k distances on technical single track and mountain trails.

Experience a unique endurance event at Mount Tammany featuring repetitive loops with significant elevation gain. Participants face escalating weight challenges in a test of physical persistence where only one athlete claims the gold.

Experience a winding ten mile run through the rugged old growth forests of Clinton Lake. This annual trail race features midway aid stations and a post race watermelon feast for all participants.

Ascend 2200 feet over a 3.8 mile course at the Whitefish Mountain Resort. This hill climb event supports youth nordic programs and includes a lift ticket for your trip back down the mountain.

Experience a summer running tradition in Tampa with distances ranging from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy chip timed results and free ice cream at the finish line to stay cool.

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Experience a scenic race through Pennsylvania's elk country on the West Creek Industrial Trail. Choose from a Boston Qualifier marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K with professional timing and finisher rewards for all.

Experience a cross country trail run through the fields of Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby. Choose between 10k, 5k, and 1 mile distances before enjoying the opportunity to pick fresh blueberries on site.

Join this patriotic summer event at Indian Springs Park featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon alongside Texas trails and paved paths.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

A unique trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents. Runners circle the base and climb each upward trail they find, finishing with the infamous Killer Hill. The challenging course includes rocky and steep terrain.

Tackle the trails of Auburn, CA in this second leg of a 3-part trail series. Choose from a 10.5 or 5.9 mile course through the American River Canyon, featuring challenging hills. Finish with a tech shirt, custom medal, and a celebratory bee..

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.

Experience the area's favorite trail races in Penn Run with 25K, 15K, and 8K options. Enjoy finisher medals, handmade wooden awards for top runners, and a post-race breakfast and lunch.

Sparkle through the lavender fields at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord. Choose from a flat 5k trail or a lively one-mile community loop. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co., and creative costumes are encouraged for a special prize.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Crooked River Forest in Harrison Maine with this 5k trail race. Run through red pines and past a historic sawmill to support local land conservation efforts.

Experience a 5km obstacle mud run designed for women at the Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis. This event focuses on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.