Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run into fall in Kansas City on September 27, 2026 at the Golden Harvest Half Marathon with 5k, 10k, 1 mile, kids dash and virtual options for all ages. Expect chip timing, finisher medals and a fun festival vibe for every pace.

Celebrate fall at the Golden Harvest in Des Moines on September 27, 2026, with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and half marathon options for runners of all levels. Family friendly with kid and virtual runs, designer shirts, finisher medals and chip timed r..

Join the Live Well Community Wellness 5K on Sunday, Sept 27, 2026 for a scenic forest run along the Greenway Trail in Dolgeville, NY. Proceeds provide free sports equipment to local youth and early registrants receive a free race tee.

Costume up and run the Heroes and Villains Oklahoma City event, with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon plus virtual options. Enjoy a costume contest, live DJ, finish line photos and medals and shirts for all.

TrailFest at Matanuska Lakes in September offers distances from a kids 1.5 mile to a 50K on scenic single track and grassy trails. Starts are at the campground in staggered waves, with aid on longer routes and a finisher mug at the end.

Run scenic trails at Orion Oaks Park with half marathon and 5K options, plus a doggie 5K and virtual distances. Race day registration, a start and finish inside a dog pen, and finisher awards make it fun for all.

The The Dam Half will take place in Mifflinburg on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 4 and 13 miles.

Tackle an Everesting relay across 61+ miles and 29,029 feet of climbing at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall CT, with a 72 hour window to run, hike or walk. Team up and test endurance on this epic fall challenge.

Signal Peak Trail Runs on Oct 3, 2026 near Nevada City offer 50K and 24 mile out and back courses featuring technical, rocky terrain. The 50K adds a summit loop up Signal Peak with sweeping views of Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding.

Tackle the Steele Creek Struggle Half on Oct 3 in Bristol TN, a 13.1 mile trail with 2,000+ feet of climbing across technical single track, creek crossings and rugged ridgelines. Not for beginners; proceeds benefit Steele Creek Park.

The Angeles Crest 100 is a classic 100 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon across the San Gabriel Mountains with over 21,000 feet of climbing. Held Oct 3, 2026 from Wrightwood to Altadena, entry is by lottery.

Experience Moab's red rock magic at Arches Marathon and Half on October 3, 2026, with distances from 15K to 50K for every trail runner. Enjoy sandy tracks, canyon views, participant camping, and memorable race swag.

Explore scenic trails in Minnesota's largest state park at the Fire Tower Trail Races on October 3, 2026 at St Croix State Park near Hinckley. Distances from 11K to 100K wind through forest, rivers and prairie, with some courses climbing a..

Coastal trail weekend in Yachats, Oregon on Oct 3 and 4 offering 10K to 50K courses through shoreline bluffs, beaches and mossy old growth forest. At The Adobe Resort with fully marked courses, aid stations and ocean views.

Iron Hike Fall Double Kuwohi Trail Marathon Plus Relay is a timed 24 hour trail challenge covering more than 28 miles with epic elevation at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall Connecticut. Choose solo or relay, run, hike or walk and chase a big da..

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

Run scenic loops through Tryon Farm's grassy fields and single track trails while supporting the Tryon Farm Institute. Choose distances from a 2 mile fun run up to a challenging 50k in this inclusive Crazy Legs Race Series event.

DC Peaks in Davis County, Utah on October 3, 2026 is a point to point trail challenge with 50 mile, 55K and 25K options across rugged mountain singletrack. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and live tracking to keep friends and family conne..

Take on rugged trails and creek crossings at the Swiss Valley Trail Races in Peosta, Iowa on Oct 3, 2026, with 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k loop options. Proceeds benefit Friends of Dubuque County Conservation and free camping and shuttles ease ra..

The Export 100 Trail Run is a 104 mile out and back on the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails with single track through local reserves. 32 hour cutoff, aid stations along the route, and 100% of profits support area trails.