Race calendar

2026 Trail Running Race Calendar

Top races with distance, vertical gain, and quick access to maps and elevation profiles. Each race includes a free 16-week training plan tailored to the course elevation, plus GPX downloads and route previews in the planner.

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Sun, May 17, 2026

Zegama-Aizkorri

Zegama, Basque Country

The cathedral of mountain running. A brutal 42 km loop through the Basque mountains with 5,400 m of combined elevation change. Where the sport's legends are made.

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Sat, June 27, 2026

Western States 100

Olympic Valley → Auburn, California

The world's oldest 100-mile trail race. From the snowy Sierra Nevada to the scorching American River canyons. 100 miles, 5,500 m of climbing, and up to 43°C in the canyons.

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Fri, July 10, 2026

Hardrock 100

Silverton, Colorado

The hardest 100-miler in America. A high-altitude loop through the San Juan Mountains with 10,000+ m of climbing. Average elevation: 3,400 m. Passes above 4,000 m.

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Fri, July 24, 2026

Lakeland 100

Coniston, Lake District

105 miles around the Lake District fells. A full circumnavigation of England's most iconic mountain landscape, passing through ancient valleys and over dramatic passes.

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Sat, August 8, 2026

Sierre-Zinal

Sierre → Zinal, Valais

The 'Race of the Five 4000ers': a classic 31 km mountain race from the Rhône Valley to the Val d'Anniviers with 2,200 m of climbing and views of five 4,000 m peaks. 53rd edition in 2026.

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Why use TrailSplits for race planning?

TrailSplits combines official course data with terrain intelligence to help you prepare. Each race page includes a free 16-week training plan custom-built for the course elevation, downloadable GPX files, and interactive elevation profiles that show gradient zones, surface breakdowns, and estimated split times at different paces.

How do I choose the right race distance?

If you're new to trail running, start with a shorter distance (16–31 km). Look at the vertical gain, not just the distance: a 31 km race with 2,000 m of climbing is significantly harder than a flat road marathon. Use the filter chips above to narrow by ultra (100 km+), marathon-distance, or vertical-focused races.

When is the best time to race in Switzerland?

Most Swiss trail races take place between June and October, when snow has melted from high passes. Early-season races (June) may still encounter snow patches above 2,500 m, while late-season events (September–October) offer cooler temperatures and stunning autumn colors. Check each race page for the exact date and course conditions.

What's included in the free training plans?

Every race distance has a dedicated 16-week training plan with three tiers — Just Finish, Strong Finish, and Race It — so you can match the plan to your experience level. Plans are time-based (not pace-based), include weekly vert targets that build toward race-day demands, and feature deep links into the route planner to find matching local terrain for key workouts.