Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The 8th Annual Run for Thorncroft is a community-focused event held at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center on its scenic 70-acre property in Malvern, PA. Featuring a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please event, it welcomes participants of all abilities, including leashed dogs. The..

Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an evening trail event held at Bedford Reservation, 6980 Dunham Rd, Walton Hills, OH 44146. Participants can choose a 12K Run/Hike or a 7-mile option, with additional 1-mile Run/Hike and 1-mile Ruck and a Fest Entry. The course winds through woods and roots of the park,..

Front Range Ultra Dayze is a multi-day ultra-running festival in Loveland, Colorado, centered at Centennial Park and the River’s Edge Natural Area. Event distances range from 200-mile to 50k, plus timed formats up to 100+ hours, with a 200-runner cap. The flat, fast 2-mile loop traverses mostly dirt..

The Thursday Night Trail Jams: 5K Run/Hike + Concert is a lively event held at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, MN. Participants can enjoy a 5K run or hike through scenic trails, with a special 1-mile youth run for kids. The event emphasizes a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with a high-energy ki..

Located near Lennox, South Dakota, The Blood Run is a timed endurance event on a 1.5-mile loop around an organic vegetable farm. Runners can choose from 36-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour options, including a 24-hour relay. The course is mostly flat dirt and pasture with minimal elevation..

The Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is an annual running event held at Talon Winery in Lexington, Kentucky. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K cross-country race through the scenic winery grounds. Each runner receives a race shirt and a Cabernet Canter wine glass, with a complimentary..

Tejas Dirt Festival is a three-day off-road racing and adventure weekend held in Rock Springs, Texas, at Camp Eagle. Taking place on Labor Day weekend (Aug 29–31, 2025), it features Dirt Fest Trail Runs from 5 miles up to 50K, plus 25K and 25K RUCK, King & Queen of the Hill, Biathlon, a Youth 1-Mile..

The Dark Knight Trail Run, also known as the Goats in the Dark 5k, is a unique night trail race held on Helena’s west side trails in Montana. This family-friendly event takes place in late August, offering runners pleasant nighttime temperatures and beautiful sunset views before darkness sets in. Th..

Dusk to Dawn Relay + Ultra takes place on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, the fastest speedway on earth. The event features an Ultra and relay options for teams of 4, 6, or 8 runners. The course is a flat 2-mile loop on the salt flats, and teams run from dusk to sunrise, aiming to log t..

Goats In The Dark is a 5k night run in Helena, Montana. The course starts at the corner of LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St on Helena’s far west side, and follows LeGrande Cannon Blvd east to Tubbs Trailhead. Runners then tackle switchbacks up onto Swaney, Diretissima and Ambrose trails on Mou..

The ToM Opening Night VA is a cross-country kickoff hosted by Trials of Miles at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. The event features a 5K cross-country race, with an open race for friends and family priced at $20. It’s designed to be spectator-friendly, offering a festival-like atmosphere on cours..

The Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a cross country running event held in Elon, North Carolina, serving as the season opener for Elon's cross country team. The race features a men's 6k and a women's 4k, with women running four laps and men six laps of a 1000-meter course. This evening race offe..

Run-de-Vous is an ultramarathon event at Harvey Bear Ranch Park in San Martin, California. Runners can tackle distances including 100M, 100K, 50M, 50K, a 50M Relay (four-person teams), a marathon, and a half marathon. The course is a fast, easily managed 2-mile loop, bordered by rolling hills and di..

Loop The Lake in Traverse City, Michigan, is a loop around Boardman Lake organized by the Traverse City Track Club. The event offers 4-mile Run/Walk, 8-mile Run, and a 2-person relay (4 miles per person). The course runs clockwise on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing at Hull Park,..

Race to Recovery is a 3.5-mile trail run at Walnut Creek Park on Walnut Creek Parkway, near Lancaster/Indian Land, South Carolina. Hosted by Counseling Services of Lancaster in honor of Overdose Awareness Month, the event follows the scenic Carolina Thread Trail to raise awareness and funds for over..

The Night Owl Trail Run is a unique night-time trail running event held at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco, Texas. Participants can choose from several race distances including a 5K, 10K, 10-mile, and a kids' run. The course offers scenic views of natural landmarks such as Alligator Lake a..

Six-O Trail Run, held at Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, offers 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 6 Mile races. The 1,600-acre ranch boasts over 20 miles of trails on single-track, dirt ranch roads, with occasional crossings of wide-open fields and water crossings depending on conditions. The event..

Pinellas Trail Challenge is an ultramarathon held along Florida’s Pinellas Trail. The out-and-back course starts in St. Petersburg, runs to Tarpon Springs, then returns to Dunedin, covering just over 46 miles.Runners traverse a scenic, paved trail corridor through several communities in Pinellas Cou..

Located in Franklin Grove, Illinois, the Grist Mill Grind 10K is a technical trail race held in Franklin Creek State Park’s natural area. The fifth annual event offers a challenging 10K course with about 800 feet of elevation gain, winding over forest trails with several hills and four crossings of..

The Last Man Standing Ultramarathon is a backyard ultra event held at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The race features a challenging 4.2-mile loop on wooded trails with moderate elevation gain. Participants must complete each loop within one hour to continue, with laps starting hourly unti..