Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

Black Diamond Express on August 23, 2026 features a 5K and a USATF certified half marathon along the Lehigh Valley Trail near Mendon, supporting the Mendon Foundation and trail maintenance with Monroe County Parks.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.

A point-to-point mountain ultramarathon in Logan, Utah, with an official route of 215 miles and 40,000 feet of climbing on mostly remote trails. Entrants must have finished a mountain 100+ mile race to qualify.

Experience a fast and flat 12k trail race through the scenic Valley Trails of Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in Bellvue.

A weekly trail race series in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories, bib pickup and on-course water refill. Events run rain or shine and follow a posted thunder and cancellation policy.

A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.

Experience a cross country race through the scenic grounds of Talon Winery in Lexington. Enjoy a finisher award plus a glass of wine and live music at the post race celebration.

A three day mountain running weekend at Skeetawk Ski Area in Hatcher Pass near Palmer, Alaska. Events range from a 1 km youth uphill to a technical 37K skyrunning course with about 11,500 feet of vertical gain.

A weekend trail event at Camp Mack in Newmanstown PA featuring a night 3.5 mile race, chip timed 12/6/3 hour endurance on a 3.4 mile loop, and free kids courses with on site camping and aid at the start finish.

A team-based overnight trail relay at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center near Midway, Utah on August 28-29, 2026. The event covers 120 miles with substantial elevation gain and includes on-site camping and amenities.

Obstacle-course weekend at Mahon Ranch near Elk Grove on Aug 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint (5 km), Super (10 km), a kids race, spectator access, team entries, and service member discounts.

Trail race at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont VA offering 5 km and 10 km routes plus virtual options. The courses run on rugged, winding trails with steep climbs and descents through rural landscapes.

Tough Mudder Chicago at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 29 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an 8 hour Infinity format, a Mudder Village with food and music, and finisher medals shirts and drinks.

A weekend obstacle race at Summit Bechtel Reserve on August 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races across steep, varied terrain with water features and a large suspension bridge offering valley views.

Trail races on the Switchgrass single-track at Wilson State Park near Sylvan Grove, KS, offering a 50k and a half marathon with marked courses, staffed aid stations, and substantial elevation gain for each distance.

Trail races at Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center offering 50K, 20 miles and a half marathon on remote singletrack with significant elevation change; an alternate 2026 route addresses a road closure.

A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park with a roughly 4 to 4.1 mile loop and an hourly cutoff per lap. Complete four or more loops to earn chips redeemable at prize tables; participants receive a limited edition shirt and wooden medal..

A trail race on August 29, 2026 in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offering 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances. Much of the course follows the Ice Age Trail through forests, lakes, rocky terrain, and prairie sections.