Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Monster Dash is a trail 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on October 17, 2026. The day includes a cross country meet for teams and the event raises funds for young runners.

Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd offers races from 10 miles to 100 miles through the J.T. Nickel Preserve near Tahlequah Oklahoma, with gravel roads, wooded trails, and aid stations staffed by experienced volunteers.

A weekend trail ultra in Silver City, New Mexico on October 17-18, 2026 offering 100 mile and 50 mile races through Gila National Forest, including Continental Divide Trail sections and high-elevation backcountry terrain.

Nature-based out-and-back event in Roscoe, IL offering a 5K run or 2 mile walk on mixed gravel and crushed limestone, starting at Roscoe Middle School and passing a water station twice.

A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.

A Day of the Dead themed running event at Kingdom Builders Center in Houston with multiple distances including a chip timed half marathon and a virtual option. The event features a pre race costume contest, aid stations, and a post race ral..

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

Trail races of 10k, 25k, 50k and an 85k combined course through Black River State Forest, with camping and finish line food.

Experience the Sierra foothills at the Springville Apple Run featuring trail routes and dirt roads. Choose between 10K and 5K runs or a 2 mile walk as part of the local Apple Festival.

A new 10 km trail route around the Lizard Peak range in Lake Havasu City combines single track, technical sections and gravel washes with views of Balanced Rock Cove. The 10 km does not go to the summit.

Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.

Trail run and walk at Chemin-A-Haut State Park near Bastrop, LA, featuring a 4 mile run and 1 mile walk through forests and lakeshore. Event includes age-group prizes, team contests, and proceeds supporting Morehouse Parish projects.

Trail races along the Upper Rogue River near Union Creek, Oregon, offering point-to-point 50 Miler and 50K races plus Half Marathon and 12K loop runs, with shaded singletrack, river canyons and a portion of proceeds supporting the Siskiyou..

Experience Long Islands scenic Robert Moses Causeway in this multi day running event. Support local veterans while choosing between marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances with finisher medals for all participants.

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.

A trail half marathon around Mt Elden in Flagstaff on October 17, 2026, featuring a single aid station near mile 6, a strict two hour cutoff at the summit, primitive parking, and no race day registration.

High-elevation trail races around Cloudcroft, New Mexico, offering a 50K point-to-point sky run and a 32K mountain run, with shuttle service and finisher shirts and medals.

Flatrock in Dacula GA offers trail distances including a 50K, a half marathon and a 50/50 challenge on October 17, 2026. The route uses nontechnical singletrack with loop formats and aid stations accessible to crews.

Trail races in Palmer Park Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on marked single track with city and Pikes Peak views.