Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run scenic loops at Lincoln State Park with marathon, 14K or 5K options through woods and gravel. Aid stations, marathon drop bags and eco friendly finisher mementos make this a welcoming trail event.

Run or walk the Lake Conestee 8k on Sept 20, a scenic 5 mile loop through natural trails and boardwalks at Lake Conestee Nature Park. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers get medals, pancakes and pro photos.

Run a scenic 13.6 mile loop from High Knob Observation Tower near Norton Virginia, climbing through forest roads with sweeping mountain views. Proceeds support trail maintenance and all finishers earn medals.

Run scenic single track and rolling prairies at Twisted Roots on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at High Cliff State Park, WI, with marathon and half marathon distances. Expect technical trails, lake views, friendly aid stations and a post race..

Join the Spoonbread Festival 5K in Berea, Kentucky on September 20 for a friendly flat and fast run or a relaxed 1 mile fun walk along the scenic Berea City Trail. Enjoy chip timing, commemorative shirts, music, food and a water stop while..

Celebrate trail running at Catalina State Park in Tucson on September 20, 2026 with a scenic 9.3 mile course or a lively 5k. Both distances welcome ages 5 to 100 and include Mexican breakfast, finisher shirts and medals.

Run scenic urban trails through Theodore Wirth Park and finish with craft brews at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K with weekend family fun and proceeds benefiting the Loppet Foundation.

Discover the scenic trails of Yellow River State Forest in Iowa's driftless region near Harpers Ferry with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Tackle varied terrain, soak up valley views, and enjoy camaraderie and post race fun.

The Bear is a scenic point to point 100 mile race from Logan to Bear Lake on Sept 25, 2026, running through pines, golden aspen and red maples in the Wasatch Cache National Forest. With a 36 hour cutoff it is a qualifier for Hardrock, Weste..

Mammoth Trailfest is a three day trail running festival in Mammoth Lakes with races from a kids 1K to a challenging 50K plus a lively village celebration. Enjoy scenic mountain courses, finishers medals, live timing and gondola access.

Run Nebraska's Cowboy Trail from Norfolk to Valentine in the Cowboy 200, a point to point ultra with 100 mile and 200 mile distances. Mostly flat crushed limestone and many railway bridges make for a scenic, runnable adventure.

Red Feather Trail Jamboree in Red Feather Lakes Colorado offers a weekend of scenic singletrack racing, camping and a community dinner at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. Choose 50 Mile, 50K or Half Marathon, capped at 500 runners.

Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail ultra through the scenic Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest near Whitewater, Wisconsin, following the Ice Age State Trail. Runners have 55 hours to tackle varied terrain with stocked aid stations along..

Run five Northeast Kingdom peaks in the Westmore Mountain Challenge, a mountain marathon through peak fall foliage on scenic trails. All proceeds benefit NorthWoods Stewardship Center and local trail conservation.

Run the Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival in Westcliffe, Colorado on September 26 and 27, 2026. Choose distances from 8 mile to 100 mile and soak up rugged high country single track, well stocked aid stations, and a lively trail community.

Anchorage United Nations Run : 2025 event status The 2025 Anchorage United Nations Run was cancelled due to an error in the permitting office that delayed approval. The organizers plan to hold the event next year on September 26, 2026. Purp..

Race high alpine trails in Crested Butte, Colorado with 50 mile, 55K and 35K options that showcase mountain meadows, ridgelines and fall foliage. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a festival finish with custom swag for all finishers.

Run rugged high alpine trails around Buena Vista, Colorado at the West Line Winder on September 26, 2026, with 30K and 50K options across scenic singletrack and forest roads. Pair with the Sawatch Ascent 50k to take on the Sawatch 50/50 cha..

Run scenic trails around Marilla Reservoir with 14 mile and 7 mile trail runs or a 4 mile hike. Enjoy winding single track, rolling hills and a finish at a historic covered bridge while supporting local trail maintenance.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.