Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the Campfire 5K at Skyline Camp in Almont for scenic trails, woods and panoramic high point views. Enjoy chip timing, a unique finisher medal and post race s'mores and coffee for a cozy, family friendly race day.

Join the Miles for Marshall 5K trail run and walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Patriot's Park in Greenville to support childhood cancer research and families. Run or walk scenic trails with community spirit and purpose.

Experience the rugged Big South Fork on 17.5 Mile or 10K trail courses from Bandy Creek Campground on September 26, 2026. Register in advance, enjoy aid stations and finisher apparel, and camp nearby with NPS reservations.

Join the 50th Mount Helena Run in Helena for a scenic 5.6 mile 9 kilometer course with about 1,300 feet of climb from downtown into Mount Helena City Park. Tackle single track trails and enjoy sweeping summit views.

Join the Watershed 5K in Fairbanks on Sept 26 for a family friendly run on neighborhood roads and school trails starting at The Watershed School. Proceeds benefit school programs and a pancake fundraiser follows.

Experience the inaugural Utah Marathon in Oakley, Utah, with road and trail routes that showcase mountain views and western charm. Choose distances from 5k to the full marathon and enjoy aid stations, tech swag, food vendors and shuttles.

Explore limestone trails at Natural Bridge Caverns with races for all levels from a youth 1 mile to 4, 8, and 16 mile distances plus ruck divisions. Take on Last Person Standing where hourly laps push you to earn cave tour upgrades.

Run the Women's Epic 10k at Deer Valley Resort on Sept 26 in Park City Utah, a scenic loop climbing 1335 ft through fall foliage. Entry includes a 12 week plan, race shirt and a post race gathering, supporting No More Victims.

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley in Carson City offers scenic 10k, 5k and family 2k routes over local loops and single track climbs. Tech shirts for 5k and 10k finishers and kid medals for the 2k add family friendly perks.

FlatRock is a trail run near Elk City Lake on Sep 26, 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on single track through limestone bluffs and scenic vistas. Enjoy rustic trails, aid stations, and a packet pickup dinner the night before.

Run the scenic O'Brien Trail Races at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota on September 26, 2026. Pick 50K, 25K, 10K or 5K and enjoy rolling singletrack, grassy trails and friendly aid stations.

Take on the scenic Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Choose a rugged 70.5 mile ultra or a spirited 50K for a true trail running test.

The Vermont 50 is a classic late September mountain bike and ultra run at Mount Ascutney offering 50 mile and 50K options, plus family fun and kids activities on Saturday. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.

Run the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup CT with 5K, 10K and a kids fun run on Sunday September 27, 2026. Postrace medallions or tee shirts, food and drink, leashed dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit the Rotary Club o..

Join the Raven 10K on Sunday, September 27, 2026 for a scenic trail run through Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, KY. Choose in person or virtual entry and tackle a challenging 10K in a beautiful park setting with limited field.

Join the 5th annual Live Well Community Wellness 5K on the scenic Greenway Trail in Dolgeville on September 27, 2026 for a refreshing forest run. Enjoy free refreshments and vendor goodies while supporting local youth with donated sports ge..

Heroes and Villains Oklahoma City brings costumes, music and medals to Draper Park on September 27, 2026. Multiple distances from kids dash to a half marathon, plus a costume contest, DJ and finish line refreshments.

TrailFest at Matanuska Lakes in September offers distances from a kids 1.5 mile to a 50K on scenic single track and grassy trails. Starts are at the campground in staggered waves, with aid on longer routes and a finisher mug at the end.

Run scenic trails at Orion Oaks Park with half marathon and 5K options, plus a doggie 5K and virtual distances. Race day registration, a start and finish inside a dog pen, and finisher awards make it fun for all.

The The Dam Half will take place in Mifflinburg on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 4 and 13 miles.