Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, Kentucky on August 16, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and older. The event is non competitive and allows running, jogging, or walking.

A 7K trail race at the Woodstock Equestrian Center with a hilly course that circles fields and runs through wooded single track, presented as a 1969 throwback with 60s music and period attire encouraged.

A coastal 5K on the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean views. The event is held rain or shine and gives finisher ribbons to all plus place ribbons for the top five overall.

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.

A four-week midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August featuring short trail races of 5K, 10K, and 12K with varied elevation profiles. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and series awards go to top point scorers.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, with 5 km, 2.5 km half lap, and a cubbies category for ages 5 and under. Events run rain or shine with a stated thunder and cancellation policy.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

A 60 hour endurance challenge at Snow Mountain Ranch where runners repeat a 10 mile trail loop to reach milestone distances. Entry includes lodging, meals, training and recovery services.

La Garita 200 is a new 200 mile mountain race in South Fork, Colorado, forming a large loop through the La Garita range and reaching nearly 13,000 feet. Entry is confirmed once the initial field of 25 to 30 runners is reached.

A 58th annual 5 km trail run in Helena, Montana, with youth and adult divisions. The event raises funds for local high school cross-country teams and is presented with minimal amenities.

Two day trail event at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho featuring a 13K (listed as 8 Miles) and a 2 mile run with gondola access, a two day vendor village, swag bags, and weekend giveaways.

A team relay at Crystal Mountain on August 21-22, 2026 featuring three alpine trail loops, a mid-race gondola ride, and views of Mt. Rainier. Multiple team formats are offered, plus on-site camping and glamping at Ragnar Village.

Shawnee Hills Trail Races runs August 22 and 23, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois. Multiple distances including 100 mile, 100k, 50k and a half marathon traverse sandstone canyons and waterfalls with on-site tree house lodging.

A fixed-time ultra at historic Nardini Manor on a flat 500 meter gravel loop, with 6 hour and 12 hour options, an on-course aid station, cupless water policy, designated crew areas, and on-site medical support.

A trail half marathon in Post Canyon near Hood River OR on August 22, 2026, featuring about 2,300 feet of elevation gain, two official aid stations, a cupless policy and mandatory water carry, with finisher prize bags and random bonus prize..

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops with 13M, marathon, and 50K options; two aid stations, on-course markings, wood carved finisher medals, and a required participant donation to local trail nonprofits.