Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

Test your endurance at this six hour trail challenge where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds at Forest Park to earn your medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

Experience the ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania with point to point and loop races through Blue Knob State Park. Choose between 50k, half marathon, or 10k distances on technical single track and mountain trails.

Experience a unique endurance event at Mount Tammany featuring repetitive loops with significant elevation gain. Participants face escalating weight challenges in a test of physical persistence where only one athlete claims the gold.

Experience a winding ten mile run through the rugged old growth forests of Clinton Lake. This annual trail race features midway aid stations and a post race watermelon feast for all participants.

A 3.8-mile ascent to the summit of Big Mountain with 2,200 ft of gain at Whitefish Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026. Awards include King and Queen of the Mountain, Top Dog, junior titles, and age-based recognitions; proceeds support the Gla..

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail races in Whitehall Michigan with 5K and 10K on an asphalt free course through pine forest and rolling hills. A free kids run follows and the Blueberry Fun Festival offers food and family activities.

A trail ultramarathon near Mt Rainier offering 50M, 50K and 25K options on mostly single track with large climbs, aid stations, GPX maps and primitive camping at Ranger Creek Campground.

A 5K event on July 25, 2026 at Stowe Mountain Resort offering both an on-site trail run/walk and a virtual 5K, with registration proceeds supporting the EpicPromise Employee Foundation and on-site donations collected for Lamoille Food Share..

An open 4.4 mile event along the Swan River in Bigfork, Montana, with start and finish at Lake Baked. Proceeds support a TFC campaign offering retreats and education in cold plunging and heat therapy for people with TBI and PTSD.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026 featuring a 5k mass start race and a free 400 m kids dash where all youth finishers receive a ribbon.

Trail races near Hisega, SD offering a 30K, a 12.37-mile half marathon, and a 10K out and back from Hisega Lodge. Courses include notable elevation gain; registration fees vary and Black Hills Runners Club members receive discounts.

Experience a scenic race through Pennsylvania's elk country on the West Creek Industrial Trail. Choose from a Boston Qualifier marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K with professional timing and finisher rewards for all.

Experience a cross country trail run through the fields of Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby. Choose between 10k, 5k, and 1 mile distances before enjoying the opportunity to pick fresh blueberries on site.

Join this patriotic summer event at Indian Springs Park featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon alongside Texas trails and paved paths.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

Test your endurance at Soapstone Mountain with a five point five mile circuit featuring six mountain ascents. Run through rocky trails and finish at the mountain tower in Shenipsit State Forest.

Trail run in Auburn, CA with 10.5- and 5.9-mile courses through the American River Canyon, featuring single-track, canal sections, dirt and paved roads, named climbs, and post-race food and beer for those 21 and older.