Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run a scenic fall trail through Manassas National Battlefield from The Winery at Bull Run with 5k and 10k options, in person or virtual. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine and a finisher medal while supporting the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot with a cross country style 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run in Catonsville, Maryland. Proceeds support the CHS cross country program.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a trail trot at Briar Chapel offering 2 mile and 5K options. Chip timed and untimed entries benefit PORCH with matching funds and finishers enjoy aid stations, a race tee and post race pie.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the XC Classic on Nov 27 at Reid Park, Tucson, featuring a cross country 5K and 1.5 mile fun run. Enjoy grassy hay bale turns and holiday spirit while supporting Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots.

Join the Hutto Turkey Trail Trot and Pajama Drive on Thanksgiving morning for 1.1 and 3.1 mile trail runs on dirt paths. Bring new youth pajamas to support The Pajama Program and help maintain Hippo Trails.

Kick off Thanksgiving in Vineland with the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run, a fun 3 mile cross country style course at Anthony Campanella Park. Family friendly, competitive awards, proceeds support the Friends of Vineland Public Library.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Zoom Turkey Trot in San Jose at Hellyer Park with a USATF certified half, 10K, 5K and kids runs, plus t shirts and finisher medals. Flat, fast courses and stocked aid stations welcome all abilities.

Join the 15th annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Boone for scenic 5k and 10k trail races, a paved 5k fun run, live DJ and custom race shirts and finisher medals. Proceeds support Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Join Feast and Feathers on Thanksgiving morning at Lake Cunningham in Omaha for trail races from the half marathon to a kids race while supporting Food Bank for the Heartland. All proceeds support the food bank.

Celebrate the season at Turkey Trot St Paul on November 27, 2025 at Upper Landing Park with live 6K and 10K races or virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Grab a tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting the Open Door Food Shelf.

Celebrate the season with the Jackson 5k Turkey Trot and kids 1k on scenic trails in Jackson, New Hampshire. This family friendly event brings the community together while raising funds for Jackson Grammar School and Girls on the Run.

Join the Roxbury Thanksgiving Charity Race, a scenic 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut, starting and finishing at Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Run or walk to celebrate the season and support local causes.

Join the 14th annual FGCU Gobbler on Thanksgiving at FGCU Alico Arena for a festive 5K, 1 mile, or Tot Trot to support FGCU Cross Country. Fun for the whole family with a campus course, awards, and donation options.

Enjoy back to back trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark on Nov 27 and 28 with distances from 2 mile to half marathon and a two day bundle that earns two connecting medals. Expect leaf strewn dirt trails, hills and festive post race swag.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Run the Turkey Trot Trail 5k or 10k on Thanksgiving at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, a scenic loop through fields and single track forest trails. Enjoy vegan post race refreshments and help support rescued farm animals.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join the Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky, for a scenic trail run with views of Lake Cumberland. Proceeds support the American Cancer Society and a fun family run welcomes everyone.

Kick off Thanksgiving at the San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot, a festive 5K in downtown San Antonio. Every registration provides a turkey for a family and includes chip timing, a tech shirt, and finisher medals.

Run or walk the Batavia Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day and support Crossroads House. Family and stroller friendly with costume prizes, hot drinks and snacks after the race.