Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A first annual cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central with high school races and an open alumni and community 5K; proceeds benefit MCC cross country and track and field programs.

Experience high altitude trail running through the scenic singletrack and historic landmarks of Staunton State Park. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring sweeping mountain views and a festive post-race meal.

A community trail running event in downtown Ruidoso offering 13.8, 8.5 and 4 mile courses plus a kids dash, refill stations, finisher medals, age group awards, and on-site packet pick-up.

Habanero Hundred is an August looped trail event at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas, offering distances from 10K to 135 miles and relay options. The course uses a 10 km loop with aid stations, pacing for 100M and 100K, and finisher awards.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop at Winona State Forest near Mannsville NY. Runners must complete each loop within an hour and return to the start; the last runner remaining wins.

A trail race in Oak Mountain State Park offering 10- and 20-mile options, mandatory water carry, on-course aid at mile 3.75 and a water stop at mile 7.5, and race shirts for registrants by July 26.

A 6 hour timed ultra and a 4.2 mile memorial run at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA on August 22, 2026. The loop covers woods and orchards with 830 feet elevation per lap and benefits Louison House and Dana Farber.

A technical mountain race in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride, Colorado, with multiple long courses and sections above 13,000 ft. Rocky, steep and exposed terrain requires prior mountain running experience.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio with 20+ obstacles and two difficulty lines on many obstacles. Registration includes a T-shirt, wristband, and medal, and 10% of proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Run the Rails in Elburn, Illinois on August 22, 2026 features a 1-mile fun run plus 4- and 7-mile courses that start and finish at Prairie Park. The routes cross the Union Pacific West rail line and benefit the Elburn Parks Commission.

A high-elevation trail run at Pajarito Mountain near Los Alamos, NM, with a route just under 10K that climbs to above 10,200 feet and about 1,350 feet of gain. The marked course includes a summit aid station and allows hikers.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

Experience a unique trail race in Hampstead featuring a 20k relay and mile challenges. Runners can tackle wooded loops individually or in teams with optional time deductions for beverage consumption at each lap.

Trail races of 5K and 12K take place in the Fort Boise Park Military Reserve Trail System in Boise, Idaho. Proceeds benefit the Bogus Basin Nordic Team and the 12K includes cash prizes plus a post race raffle.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

Test your endurance at this unique trail race in Tully where the coin toss determines your path. Complete as many loops as possible in three hours while alternating directions to stay on your toes.