Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A backyard ultra in Rolla, Missouri using a 4.167 mile loop that must be completed each hour until one runner completes one more lap than the rest. Daytime laps are on dirt trails and nighttime laps are on paved trail, with awards including..

A Last Man Standing event in Kings Mountain, NC on October 10, 2026 using a repeating 3.1 mile loop with changing time limits that cycle from 40 to 60 minutes. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and one final solo loop determines a w..

A multi format endurance event on October 10 to 11 2026 at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City IL. Races run on a certified 2.07 mile gravel loop and include 24 Hour, relay, 12 Hour, night 12 Hour, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options.

Mad Meadows 50 near Leavenworth WA features high elevation trail running with 50 M and 50 K options through larch forests, technical singletrack, steep climbs, and multiple aid stations, finishing at Grouse Creek Group Campground.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

A trail running festival in Max Meadows VA on October 10 and 11 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K races. Course maps, elevation gain figures, cutoff times, and a runner handbook are provided.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A two-day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop with distances from 5K to 50K plus a backyard ultra of repeated 4.167-mile loops. Courses use North-South Trailway, Gideon and Loblolly loops with rolling single-track and lakeside views.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

Participate in a half marathon, 5K, or rucking event at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc. Support nature based programs for children with special needs while exploring prairie trails and wildflowers.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

Trailway Trail Race at Lake Somerville State Park offers multiple trail distances from 50k down to a one mile youth run, with shoreline and forested sections, aid stations, a ruck division with mandatory weights, and a Friday night pre race..

Experience a vibrant 5k trail run at Camp Lakota where runners and walkers encounter clouds of color. Help support local scouting and leadership programs while enjoying post race donuts and competing for top finisher awards.

Test your endurance at Jockey High Ridge State Park by completing a 5k loop every hour for five hours. Run the full 25k solo or pair up with a teammate to tackle this unique coastal loop challenge.

A community 5K in Flossmoor with a parallel virtual 5K that raises funds and collects goods to support local families experiencing hidden homelessness and provide school supplies for homeless children.

A community trail event on October 10, 2026 in Holland, Michigan honoring first responders and people affected by cancer. Options include a 5K Run or Walk and a 2K Walk on a scenic course that includes a hill.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.