Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run the Fat Ox Endurance Runs Nov 21 to 23, 2025 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a fast USATF certified loop with fixed time and distance options from 6 hour to 100 mile. The weekend hosts the USATF 24 hour championship and full aid.

Join Run the Glen Glow Run for a fun evening 5k through Gretna Glen's lit trails with glow sticks, headlamps, and campfire vibes. Finish with s'mores and hot cocoa while supporting Gretna Glen's programs.

The Dirty Dirty is a 15k trail race on Nov 22, 2025 at North Chagrin Reservation, two scenic loops through woodlands and past Squires Castle and Buttermilk Falls. Expect rugged trails, a finisher medal, and a lively community vibe.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Run marathon or half marathon laps through Harbison State Forest trails with varied elevation and creek crossings. Finishers earn medals and Southern post race food while supporting the Upstate youth team.

Explore stunning sandstone formations and ancient petroglyphs at Fire Fest Ultra, a trail running weekend in Valley of Fire State Park near Las Vegas. Multiple distances from 1 mile to 100 miles plus relays, with camping along the course.

Run the Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races at Jester Park on Nov 22, with trail loops from 10 mile to 100 miler. Several UTMB index distances, stocked aid stations, and finishers get a shirt and medal.

Explore rolling trails at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas on November 22 to 23, 2025, with distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. The looped course blends runnable stretches and technical sections for a rewarding endurance test..

Run scenic loops through Colt Creek State Park with distances from 14 mile to 60 miles on a shared 14 mile loop with staffed aid stations. Enjoy wildlife sightings and handcrafted awards for all finishers.

Tackle rugged trails at Vogel State Park with 50K and 30K options along Duncan Ridge and Coosa Backcountry trails, featuring more than 10,000 feet of climbing. Starts and finishes at Lake Trahlyta, with proceeds supporting park volunteers.

Tuckahoe 25k in Queen Anne Maryland is a scenic trail run with runnable hills and rooty, muddy sections. Three aid stations and event swag await finishers on Saturday, November 22 for a fun, rugged autumn challenge.

Run rugged single track trails above Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, CA, enjoying stony paths and sweeping water views. Options from a 5K to a 36 Miler make this a great day for trail runners of many paces and goals.

Test your limits in the 16 hour Lock In at Carolina Beach State Park, looping a scenic 4.5 mile coastal forest course with sandy trails and two rolling hills. Basecamp offers aid, hot meals and camping; bring a headlamp and refillable bottl..

Take on the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra on November 22, 2025 in Colorado Springs at Bear Creek Regional Park West. Choose a rugged 50K, a hilly half marathon, or a scenic dirt trail 10K for big elevation and classic mountain views.

Take on the Fall Fling 400 at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT on Nov 22, 2025. Choose a unique 400 minute loop endurance challenge or a 4 mile two lap trail race through wooded single track and rolling hills.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

The Harvest Creek Classic is a 5K running event held at Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia. Featuring a USATF-certified 3.1-mile rubberized trail, the course offers scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, sports courts, athletic fie..

Run scenic single track trails at Trace State Park in the Tupelo Trail Shuffle, with 10K and 20K options, finisher medals and hoodies planned. Part of the proceeds support Mississippi State Parks.

Take on the Armadillo Dash at Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco, LA with 5K and half marathon on scenic unpaved trail. Chip timed race includes a shirt, finisher medal and a beer ticket for the post race party.

Tackle rugged singletrack at the JMF Trails Hillbilly Half, a scenic trail half marathon through Louisville's Jefferson Memorial Forest on November 22. Expect challenging climbs, forest views, and friendly aid stations to keep you moving.