Collegiate Trail Running Championships Western Colorado University runners. Image accompanying iRunFar’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Collegiate trail runners are invited to Moab, Utah, for the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Trail Running Championships on November 7. The event, hosted alongside the Moab Trail Marathon, features a half marathon course. It also serves as the USATF Half Marathon Trail National Championships.
The championships, founded by Josh Eberly, aim to grow collegiate trail running. Eberly notes the sport's popularity but sees limited opportunities in many schools. The event welcomes all collegiate runners, regardless of their program's size or structure. Read more trail coverage.
The Moab course is known for its challenging terrain and scenic beauty. Eberly emphasizes the event's focus on community and competition. The championships encourage team and individual participation, with a unique team scoring system. Related: Trail and Ultra Races Recap: September 28, 2026.
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What should runners know about 2026 U.S. Collegiate Trail Running Championships Set for Moab, Utah?
Collegiate trail runners gather for the fourth annual event in Moab on November 7. Collegiate trail runners are invited to Moab, Utah, for the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Trail Running Championships on November 7. The event, hosted alongside the Moab Trail Marathon, features a half marathon course. It also serves as the USATF Half Marathon Trail National Championships.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 2, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated September 30, 2026.
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