Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A certified 8K out and back at the McBaine Katy Trailhead on August 1, 2026, where runners predict finish times and start in staggered order. Registration is online only, free for Columbia Track Club members, otherwise a $10 fee.

A 10 hour overnight trail ultra in Acadiana Park, Lafayette, featuring repeated 3.8 mile laps on single track, gravel, and boardwalks with a central aid station and cupless race rules.

A North Park event on August 1, 2026 offering road, trail, or a combined road and trail challenge, including a 10K road and a trail course that is listed as 10K but is actually about 7 miles.

The Angel Creek 50 will take place in Fairbanks on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

Trail races of 5 Mile and 10 Mile take place at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL. The event is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400 runner cap.

A long running 50K and half marathon around Lake Chabot Marina and East Bay parks each August, with community staffed aid stations, downloadable course guides, and post race plant based food.

Run the Ely Mountain Trail Race at scenic Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K or 8K options featuring big climbs and a rugged granite mile on the 14K. Field capped at 250, with aid stations, finisher medals, shirts and post race s..

Beat the heat at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon, Aug 2, 2026, at Wheeler Park in Oklahoma City. Choose from kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, quarter or half plus a virtual option, enjoy aid stations, postrace awards and a race rally.

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

Experience the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race in Colorado on August 2, 2026 with long and short courses and options to compete with or without a burro. Finishers enjoy a gift, pizza buffet, free photos and small town Triple Crown charm.

A four-evening trail race series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering short courses from 5K to 12K, chip-timed series scoring and end-of-series awards. Vintage shirts, pizza and beverages are provided after each race.

A 420 mile crewed point to point run from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone, mostly on paved roads with about 50 miles of dirt. The multi day route emphasizes mental endurance and donates proceeds to the Women’s Center in Salt Lake City.

Run the Stonington Cross Country 5K in Pawcatuck at Stonington High School on Wednesday August 5. The scenic course starts and finishes on the track and winds through quiet streets, trails and grassy crossings for a community run.

A self directed mountain 100 mile route from and back to Lake City with 24 required points, an estimated 90 to 105 mile practical route, and a 48 hour cutoff.

The Kansas City Backyard Ultra will take place in Plaza Area from Friday 7 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

Mountain trail ultramarathons in Sumpter, OR on August 8, 2026. 53 mile and 50K courses run the Elkhorn ridgeline with high elevation, technical terrain, mandatory safety gear, a cupless policy and shuttle logistics.

Trail races in Larrabee State Park start and finish at Fairhaven Park, with 50K, 25K, 12K and a kids race over forest singletrack, ridgelines and lakes. Courses include steep, rocky sections and are shared with other trail users.

A trail race on the Frisco Peninsula offering 5k, 10k and half marathon courses with lakeshore finishes, chip timing, stocked aid stations, post-race food and beer, and marked single track and dirt trails.

Run by Tahquamenon Falls in Paradise, Michigan on August 8, 2026, with 10K, 25K and a new 50K option. Limited to 250 runners, the course showcases single track and river views, aid stations and a finisher award.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Butterfield Canyon near Herriman Utah, held at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park. Courses use extensive single track and fire road with significant elevation gain; hydration is required due to remote ai..