Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest will take place in Harpers Ferry on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

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.

The Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail ultramarathon through the scenic Kettle Moraine and Ice Age State Trail near Whitewater, Wisconsin on September 25, 2026. Expect rugged singletrack, generous aid stations and a 55 hour time limit.

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.

Choose a 30K or 50K and tackle scenic single track and forest roads around Buena Vista, Colorado, with sweeping Collegiate Peaks views. Part of 14er Fest, this trail race mixes rugged desert style sections with festival weekend energy.

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.

Run the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K on scenic trails above East Los Angeles with sweeping views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds benefit Wilson High School fire and police cadet programs and help preserve Ascot Hills Park.

Autumn trail festival at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon distances through classic East Bay parkland. Expect challenging terrain, a friendly community vibe, and generous finisher swag for all distance..

Run a scenic 7.78 mile loop at Clarkco State Park, repeating it to reach distances up to the ultra within a 10 hour limit. Enjoy lakeside views, bridges, one aid station and camping for a full race weekend.

Take on the Cat's Tail Trail Marathon in the Catskills on Sept 26, 2026, a 26 mile trail with nearly 7,000 feet of climbing and rugged, scenic terrain. Aid stations, race swag and proceeds support land conservation.

Join the 36th Three Course Challenge at Camp Rilea near Seaside, Oregon on September 26 for middle and high school cross country races with live music by The Last Regiment Drum Corps. Scenic 3k to 5k courses, team lodging and social events.

Join the Run Baby Run 5K in Lexington for a flat, family friendly course through Coldstream Park that supports NICU families. Enjoy a kids dash, commemorative tee and virtual option while helping provide essentials for babies in need.

Run scenic coastal trails and panoramic ocean views at the Fidalgo Trail Run in Anacortes on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 5 mile and a kids race, with the half and full routes crossing the iconic Decept..