Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community event in Velpen, IN on August 8, 2026 featuring a 5K, a 10K trail and ruck run, plus a virtual option. Proceeds support local police and the event honors veterans, emergency personnel and those lost on 9/11 and after.

The Tails and Trails 5K is a community event supporting animal therapy, featuring a flat course through Cody along the Shoshone River. Participants can run or walk with their dogs on August 8, 2026.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park on a 6.5 mile loop offer distances from 6K to 52K across technical desert terrain. Aid stations are fully stocked and pacers are allowed for 52K on the final loop.

Trail races in Mueller Park, Bountiful, Utah on August 8, 2026, offering 7 miles, 13.8 miles, 26.8 miles, and 50K. The 50K includes significant climbing, limited aid stations, and may use an alternate course depending on trail conditions.

Emerald Mountain Epic in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9, 2026 is a two day mountain bike and trail running weekend on scenic singletrack dirt trails. Race marathon, half or bike distances with a limited field of 500 per day.

Trail races at Sky Country Trailhead in Bellevue offering 5K, 14.5 miles, and marathon distances. Organized by Seattle Running Club and Northwest Trail Runs, with $15 per entry donated to King County Parks.

Trail runs of 5 mile and 10 mile in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on August 8, 2026. Courses at Oak Hill Trail Head include a fast descent, a long climb and twisting rooted trails, with finisher swag and age group awards.

The Snowbowl 15K is a challenging trail run on a 9.3-mile loop at Montana Snowbowl. Runners face a 2,150-foot climb followed by an equal descent on the Beargrass Highway single track. The event includes post-race lunch and amenities, capped..

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.

Trail races at Mines of Spain near Dubuque include 4 mile, 7 mile and half marathon distances on varied singletrack and prairie trails, with aid stations, cup free practices, shuttle service and age group awards.

An 8 hour timed track event at Clapp Park on a certified 0.355 mile dirt and cinder loop, featuring chip timing, trackside bottle drop aid, age division awards, a possible virtual option, and proceeds benefitting the AYJ Fund.

The Elkhorn Relay is a six-person team event covering 81 scenic miles in eastern Oregon. The course features gravel mountain roads, climbs of 6,000 feet, and finishes with a trail leg at a ski resort. Teams register to explore the backcount..

On August 8, 2026 trail races in Mission Canyon include a 10 Mile, a 20 Mile mountain loop with mixed surfaces, and a new 50K that has an 8.5 hour cutoff.

Run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on the scenic trail loops of the Third Winchester Battlefield. The event includes chip timing, a finisher's medal, and supports Operation Enduring Warrior. Walkers are welcome, and participation counts toward..

The finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series takes runners through the unique geological landscapes of Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet. This course offers the series' most elevation gain on a mix of technical trails, rock domes, and wooded..

The Tarc Summer Classic will take place in Medfield on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 10 and 40 miles.

Trail races on August 8, 2026 near Eden, Utah, offering 55K, marathon, 30K and half marathon distances. The course features over 90% rough single track terrain, ridgeline sections and significant climbing.

Take on the Thunder Mountain 50K, a High Sierra trail challenge near Lake Tahoe at 7,400 feet with roughly 7,700 feet of climbing and stunning alpine scenery. Three scenic loops, limited to 100 runners, and a commemorative medal for all fin..

Course Description The Outlaw Trail Ultra Half Marathon is a point-to-point race. The route begins high up at the Diamondfield Jack Campground and runs north, finishing at the Third Fork Campground. The course is described as mostly downhil..