Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Experience a historic trail race through the rugged single track of Oil Creek State Park. Choose between four challenging distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles with belt buckle awards for ultra finishers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hills of Kentucky at the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace. This event features 5K, 10K, and 25K distances accompanied by live bluegrass music and on site camping.

A 55K trail race on the Navajo Reservation that runs up Canyon de Chelly to Spider Rock and includes a climb of 1,200 feet on Bat Canyon trail. The course features sand sections, single track and creek crossings and used a February lottery..

Timed trail and ruck events on October 10, 2026 at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, run on a roughly 5K loop with wooded rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project.

A community run on October 10, 2026, organized by the Lebanon Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department, following the Rail Trail from Enfield along Mascoma Lake and the Mascoma River to a finish in Lebanon. Fees change before race week and pa..

A repeating loop backyard ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles, Missouri, with a 4.17 mile runner loop and a 2.6 mile ruck division that includes weight minimums. Race proceeds support MSMDS research.

A Last Runner Standing event at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes more loops than the rest. The course uses trails by day and a road loop after dark.

Trailwagger at Gilbert Lake State Park on October 10, 2026 features 3, 5 and combined 8 mile courses, a two person team division, and a dog stroll. A portion of proceeds supports a local animal shelter.

Local road races in Katy, TX offering 5K, 10K, and 13.1 mile options with official results, finisher medals, and limited on-site water and medical services.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona features sprint and super obstacle races, kids events, a Hurricane Heat and an obstacle workshop across Oct 9 to 11, 2026.

Races at Red Rock Canyon include a 5K run and walk, a runners only 17K with a three hour time limit, and a virtual 5K with mailed medals. Courses start at the Visitor Center and combine trails with sections of the scenic drive.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 offering 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly non technical single track. Aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher rocks and awards for top finishers are included.

A charity trail event in Sandy Utah offering 5K, an 11 mile loop, and a 20 mile double loop with substantial elevation gain to raise funds for a family.

A four hour trail endurance event at Mounds State Park where participants run or walk as much as they can within the time. Registration is free and Anderson Road Runners will provide a countdown clock plus food and drinks.

An 80s themed community 5K run and 1 mile stroll at Wheeler Historic Farm on October 10, 2026 supporting prostate cancer research, education, and patient support. The event includes costume contests, a family friendly festival, and an acces..

A community 5K cross-country run at Portage on October 10, 2026, using the local high school course. Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt; top 50 finishers receive medals.

Trail races on the Middle Fork and CCC trails in North Bend, WA, on October 10, 2026. Distances from 10k to 50k feature river valley scenery, aid stations, and some unbridged creek crossings.

Experience an out and back ultramarathon along the North Fork of the Flathead River near Glacier National Park. This event features gravel roads with 2300 feet of elevation gain and stunning views of the Northern Rockies.