2026 Trail Running Calendar: The Complete Guide to Races and Circuits
๐ UTMB World Series Majors (2026)
- Ultra Tour Monte Rosa: Grรคchen, Switzerland โ September 2โ5, 2026
- SwissPeaks Trail: Le Bouveret, Switzerland โ September 3โ6, 2026
- Tor des Gรฉants: Courmayeur, Italy โ September 12โ20, 2026
- Ultra Orsiรจres (UTMB): Switzerland โ October 3, 2026
- North Bend Trail Fest: North Bend, WA, United States โ October 3, 2026
- Pony Express Trail Run: Faust, UT, United States โ October 16, 2026
- Dead Horse Ultra: Moab, UT, United States โ November 14, 2026
๐ Golden Trail World Series (GTWS 2026)
This circuit focuses on short, fast, and highly technical mountain races (classic marathon distance or shorter).
| Date (2026) | Race Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Website Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Zegama-Aizkorri | Basque Country, Spain | 42 km | +2,736 m | Muddy, technical, fan-heavy atmosphere. |
| May 24 | Ledro Sky Trentino | Trentino, Italy | 21 km | +1,700 m | Steep climbs, sharp descents, lake views. |
| July 5 | Quรฉbec Mega Trail | Quebec, Canada | 25 km | +950 m | Wild, root-filled, and rocky boreal forests. |
| August 1 | Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail | Pitztal, Austria | 30 km | +2,150 m | High-altitude alpine running over glaciers. |
| August 8 | Sierre-Zinal | Valais, Switzerland | 31 km | +2,200 m | Fast, historic “Race of the Five 4000m Peaks.” |
| Sept 20 | Myoko Trail | Myoko, Japan | 28 km | +2,100 m | Volcanic terrain, steep technical ridges. |
| Sept 27 | Jinshanling Great Wall | Jinshanling, China | 21 km | +1,300 m | Unique course running directly on the Great Wall. |
| Oct 24-25 | GTWS Grand Finale | Muju, South Korea | ~25 km | Variable | The top 30 elite runners clash for the title. |
๐ World Trail Majors (WTM 2026)
An alliance of independent, historic ultra-marathons around the globe. This is perfect for a website section dedicated to “Bucket List Ultra Races.”
- Anta Hong Kong 100 (January 22, 2026) โ Hong Kong, China (103 km, +5,300 m). Features beaches, monkey forests, and a finish on Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan.
- The North Face Transgrancanaria (Early March 2026) โ Gran Canaria, Spain (126 km, +6,800 m). A complete coast-to-coast crossing of a volcanic island.
- MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail (April 2026) โ Madeira, Portugal (115 km, +7,100 m). Famous for endless stone steps, sharp ridges, and microclimates.
- Mt. FUJI 100 (April 2026) โ Yamanashi/Shizuoka, Japan (165 km, +7,500 m). Loop around the base of the iconic Mount Fuji.
- RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town (Late November 2026) โ Cape Town, South Africa (100 km, +4,900 m). Highly technical mountain terrain crossing Table Mountain National Park.
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