Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail or one mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 70 acre farm in Malvern. Finish with live music, food trucks and pony meet and greets while supporting care for Thorncroft horses.

Experience rugged singletrack and subalpine ridgelines at the Dark Divide Trail Races near Randle, Washington, Sept 4 to 6, 2026. Distances from a 15 Miler to a 100 Miler challenge runners with steep, technical trails and remote scenery.

Tackle Jump off Joe near Kennewick WA with marathon, half marathon, and 10K options on rugged gravel roads that climb to a summit with sweeping Tri Cities and Oregon views. A low key, budget friendly race that rewards grit and great scenery..

Take on Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City Illinois the weekend of September 5 2026 at Temptation 200 Ultras. Pick a 200K, 50K or the cheeky Not At All Tempted 10K and opt to stop at a shorter distance on race day.

GristMill Grind is a scenic yet rugged 5K and 10K trail run at Franklin Creek State Natural Area on September 5, 2026. Tackle hilly, technical trails with multiple creek crossings while supporting park conservation.

Run the Minnehaha 15k or 5k at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026, through scenic private camp trails past Minnehaha Falls. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, it welcomes hikers and dogs by permission and supports Camp Manatoc.

Run 40 miles across the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen along the Grand Traverse route with more than 6,000 feet of climbing. A fundraising point to point ultramarathon with aid stations and a post race shuttle.

Run the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin: a scenic 9.4 miles with 2,211 ft of climbing on high alpine trails around Montezuma and Little Lenawee. Finish in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music, food, and festival vibes.

Taos Ski Valley trail races climb to Kachina and Fraser Peaks with a marathon, two half marathons and a new 10K on steep singletrack. Expect technical climbs, ridge descents and sweeping alpine views while supporting local trails.

Join the Trail Animals Fall Classic at Great Brook Farm for scenic trails and distances from youth fun runs to 50 mile ultras. Community vibe, limited spots, and on course aid make this a favorite, so bring your own hydration and register e..

Run scenic and rugged trails in Noble Canyon with 50K or 15K options around Pine Valley, California. Technical climbs, fast descents and canyon views come with aid stations, race photos and great volunteer support.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race offers trail ultramarathons on a scenic 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover Ohio. Distances from 25 to 100 miles include night starts, rugged singletrack, aid stations, and buckle or medal finishes.

Tackle rugged trails and lake views at Panther Creek State Park with a half, 10K and kids mile for all ages. Expect steep single track, big climbs, aid stations and a limited edition event shirt for finishers.

Leave No Trace at Camp Manatoc on Sept 5, 2026 features scenic single track trails through pine groves and past Minnehaha Falls with rolling hills and quick turns. Choose the half marathon, new 15k, or 5k and run or hike with your dog while..

Booneville Backroads Ultra offers races from 10K to 100 mile across scenic rural roads and the Bridges of Madison County. Expect big elevation, plenty of hills and a true backroads running adventure on Sept 5, 2026.

Run the Dandelion Trail at Camp Mount Luther on Sept 5 and support the camp with scenic 5K and 10K loop courses. Kids fun run and finisher awards add family friendly fun for all abilities.

Sidewinder in Coraopolis on Saturday, September 5, 2026 is a rugged trail race through Montour Woods and Moon Park with twisty singletrack, roots and rocky climbs. Choose from a Half Marathon, 20 Mile or challenging 50K while supporting Hol..

Run scenic trails around Mott Lake and the Flint River with 3 mile, 5 mile, 12.5K and virtual options for all abilities. Race day chip timing, a tech shirt, finisher medal, awards and post race refreshments make it a fun community event.

Experience scenic trails near Naperville at the Naperville Trails Half Marathon and 10K in Wheaton, Illinois on September 5, 2026. In person and virtual entries welcome for runners of every pace.