Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run, taking place on May 24, 2025, in Fabius, NY, offers a unique trail running experience with three race options: 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 50K (31 miles). This event emphasizes a minimalistic approach, featuring a challenging course with limited aid stations but re..

The Memorial Day Trail Run, held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, offers challenging 6- and 12-mile trail races. Scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, the event features a new course that is tougher and longer than previous years, making it the third race in the Southeastern Trail Seri..

The Catsmacker is a fun trail run event scheduled for May 24, 2025, at the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area in Perryville, Arkansas. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately 20 miles for the Catsmacker and 12 miles for the Kitty Run. This donation-based event aims to cover costs for perm..

The Mt. Wilson Trail Race, one of California's oldest trail races, takes place in Sierra Madre, featuring an 8.6-mile course that ascends to Orchard Camp and back. Participants face an elevation gain of over 2,160 feet on a scenic and challenging route that has evolved due to natural changes over ti..

The Ultra Cheii Relay (& Solo) is a challenging endurance event held near Tijeras, New Mexico, featuring distances of 100 miles (solo and relay), 50 miles, and a marathon. The race takes place on a unique 1-mile loop trail with approximately 160 feet of elevation gain per loop, totaling around 16,00..

The Capture the Flags Ultra will take place in Banner Elk on Saturday 24 May 2025.

The Back 9 Endurance Run is a unique 12- or 24-hour endurance race held at the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, Michigan. Participants run a 3.68-mile loop that weaves through wooded trails and the lodge’s wilderness golf course, offering scenic views of Brockway Mountain and Lake..

The Trail of Honor Memorial Run, hosted by the Fort Gibson American Legion and Trail of Honor Flags, is set to take place in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. This annual event features a 5k run and a Fun Run, aimed at honoring current and past service members. Participants have the option to carry a flag duri..

The Cline Buttes Last Person Standing is a unique endurance running event held in Redmond, Oregon, featuring a challenging 3-mile loop course with an 800-foot climb to the top of Cline Butte and a scenic descent. Participants can choose from various time-based events including 3, 6, or 12-hour runs,..

The Red Rock Rumble is an exciting running event taking place in Sedona, Arizona, on May 24, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5-mile race through the stunning trails of Red Rock State Park, starting near Oak Creek and featuring breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like Cathedral Rock. The ev..

The Trail Festival at Pineland Farms is a vibrant running event taking place over two days, featuring a variety of races for participants of all skill levels. Scheduled for May 24-25, 2025, the festival includes distances such as 100k, 50k, 25k, and shorter races like 5k, 10k, and a Kids' Fun Run. A..

The Battle of the Border 4 Miler is an exciting trail running event set to take place in Waxhaw, North Carolina. This inaugural race offers participants a scenic 4-mile course along the Carolina Thread Trail, featuring a mix of technical trails, gravel, and paved paths. Runners will enjoy beautiful..

Kiss the Goat is an exciting trail running event taking place in Hazard, Kentucky, featuring two main races: a 10K and a half marathon. The event is designed for experienced trail runners and hikers, with the 10K route featuring approximately 1,250 feet of elevation gain, while the half marathon inc..

The John Bryan Trail Race, taking place from May 24 to May 25, 2025, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, offers a variety of running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power challenge. Set in the scenic John Bryan State Park, participants can enjoy the beautiful lim..

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half is a scenic running event held in Belleville, Wisconsin, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and a half marathon. The race takes place on the flat, soft rail trails of the Badger State Trail and Sugar River State Trail, which include trestle bridges, sceni..

Leavenworth Trail Fest, held in Leavenworth, Washington, offers a scenic mountain running experience featuring multiple race distances: the challenging Ski Hill 55k ultra, the fast Leavenworth Skyline 27k, and a family-friendly Town 5k. The 27k course ascends 3,800 feet, showcasing stunning views of..

The Underground Circus 100 is a versatile ultrarunning event held in Smyrna, Georgia, along the scenic Silver Comet Trail. Offering distances from 6 hours up to 100 miles, including timed events of 24, 48 hours, and various mile options, the course features a fast, relatively flat asphalt route with..

Austin's Backyard Marathon is an exciting endurance event set in the scenic Texas Hill Country, specifically in Lago Vista, just northwest of Austin. This inaugural race features a unique "last person standing" format, where participants complete a 4.167-mile loop within an hour, aiming for personal..

The Johnston Woods Trail Festival in Cleveland, Tennessee, is a multi-distance trail running event featuring 3, 6, 12, and 24-hour races, including a 12-hour night race and a 6-hour rucking challenge. The course consists of a 4.35-mile loop through forested terrain with rolling hills, small creeks,..

The Leavenworth Skyline 27k will take place in North Bend on Saturday 24 May 2025. You can run 27 kilometers.