Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Event Overview The Steel City Human vs Horse is a simultaneous trail running and horseback endurance race. It is modeled after similar race formats in the UK and Arizona. Runners on foot and riders on horseback start together to see who can..

Experience a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

Experience a high altitude mountain running weekend in Taos Ski Valley. Challenge yourself with peak elevations over 11000 feet across 10k, 20k, and vertical climb events in the heart of New Mexico.

Run a technical 8K trail through vineyards and along the river at Bohemia Manor Farm. The chip timed event includes a tech shirt and wine glass. Celebrate after with a waterfront party featuring live music and food.

Experience a trail run through the Custer Gallatin National Forest at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Choose between marathon, half marathon, or 10K distances on scenic mountain trails.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Wyoming wilderness at El Vaquero Loco. Run through the western landscape on technical trails to support local high school athletic programs.

Experience the wooded trails of the historic Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in New York. This event offers 25K, 50K, and 50 mile distances featuring a mix of technical singletrack and runnable carriage roads.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

Experience the rugged terrain of the 140000 acre Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico with trail distances ranging from an 8 mile sprint to a 50 mile ultra.

Experience a hybrid course featuring both paved roads and natural trails in Mattawan Michigan. Start and finish inside the high school stadium for a unique athletic atmosphere that blends road speed with cross country grit.

Run for the Oaks is a 10th annual trail race through the vineyards and oak savannas of Oregon's Left Coast Estate. Proceeds support the Oak Savanna Restoration Project. The event includes wine tasting, live music, and a scenic course for ru..

A two lap 10 km trail run around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park on August 1, 2026 with rolling hills, generally stable footing, onsite registration, and series bonus points for finishers.

Trail races starting and ending at the Blueberry Hill Inn near Middlebury, Vermont, with mountain single track to Mount Moosalamoo and views of Lake Dunmore. Two distances include a 14 miler and a 36 miler with significant elevation gain.

The Hillman Ride and Fly will take place in Frankfort Springs on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 miles.

Experience high alpine racing through the scenic singletrack and forest trails of Winter Park Colorado. Join a point to point mountain adventure with distances ranging from a 10K loop to a technical 50K ultra.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

A mountain road race series in Willow, Alaska, with marathon and 50 Mile courses that follow Hatcher Pass Road, significant elevation gain, a three person relay option, and seven aid stations along the routes.

HURL Elkhorn near Helena MT offers 50 Mile, 50 K and 13.1 Mile routes over remote, technical Elkhorn Mountains trails with major elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and possible wildlife sightings.

A unique "last person standing" trail run in Kempton, where runners complete 1.6-mile laps against a shrinking clock. The event culminates in a communal post-race gathering with food and sponsored refreshments.

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.