Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Catamount Weekly Trail Running Race is a recurring event held at Catamount Outdoor Center, offering distances including a half lap, 5K, and 10K. The races take place rain or shine, with a clear thunder policy in place for safety. Participants receive new bib numbers each week to ensure accurate..

The Leadville Firecracker 5K is a festive running event held in Leadville, Colorado, the highest incorporated city in North America. Participants can walk or run a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course that begins and ends in downtown Leadville, offering a unique high-altitude experience above 10,000 feet...

The Firecracker Trek Denison is a trail running event held at Waterloo Lake Park in Denison, Texas. It features 5K and 10K distances on a scenic and challenging course that includes technical rock and dirt single track, rocky and rooty trails, bridges, and rolling hills with red rock cliffs and flow..

The Run For A Vet in Mercer, Wisconsin, is an annual event held on July 4th at the MECCA trail system. It features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile fun walk/run, offering participants a scenic outdoor experience in the north woods. The event fosters a family-friendly atmosphere focused on fun, fitness, a..

Burney Basin Days is a unique running event held in Burney, California, featuring 5K and 10K trail runs along part of the Historic Great Shasta Rail Trail and scenic forest roads. The race starts at a single location, with 5K runners branching off before the 10K split, offering participants a chance..

The Big Butt 50K is a USTAF-certified road race held annually in Lancaster, South Carolina, near the NC/SC Andrew Jackson Birthplaces. Established in 1993, the course consists of multiple loops on scenic country roads, offering a challenging yet picturesque ultramarathon experience. Runners receive..

The Brundage Mountain Summit Cat Track event in McCall, Idaho, offers two scenic mountain runs: a challenging 10K uphill and downhill race and a 5K downhill run. The 10K course ascends 3.1 miles with a 1,640-foot elevation gain to Brundage Mountain's summit, providing stunning 360-degree views of Pa..

The BTC Peavine Falls Run is an annual running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Celebrating its 44th edition in 2025, this 8.2-mile race is a popular 4th of July tradition in Central Alabama. The course offers a fun and scenic experience within the beautiful state park, attr..

The Tofte Trek Wilderness Race, held in Tofte, Minnesota, is a challenging 10K run and walk event starting at the Birch Grove Community Center. The course ascends a hill toward the Superior Hiking Trail before descending through muddy snowmobile trails, offering runners a rugged wilderness experienc..

The Hybrid 8K is a unique running event held in Danville, Virginia, that combines both trail and road running for an exciting race experience. Participants start at Anglers Park, running 2.5 miles on the Withcback trail through the woods, followed by a 2.5-mile finish on the road and the rolling Riv..

The 1776 Merica event is a fun run organized by East Coast Adventures, taking place on July 4th in Greenback, TN. This event celebrates Independence Day with a choice of two distances: the full Merica at 17.76 miles or the half Merica at 7.11 miles. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while..

The Rochester 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at River Brook Park in Rochester, Vermont. The well-marked course features a scenic route starting and finishing at the park, crossing a bridge behind the fire station and winding through single-track trails such as Chantrea Field, Chanterea Hill, and the..

The Ordination Rock Run is a family-friendly 5K fun run held annually on July 4th in Tamworth, New Hampshire, as part of the town's Independence Day celebrations. Organized by the Tamworth Outing Club, the point-to-point course starts at the historic Ordination Rock and finishes at Kenneth Brett Sch..

The Bay 2 Bankers 10K is a unique running event held in San Francisco, starting near the iconic Ferry Building. Now in its 13th year, the race features a mystery theme celebrating the classic vibes of the city. Participants run through various historic neighborhoods, navigating from checkpoint to ch..

The Firecracker Trek Branson is a trail running event held at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, Missouri. It features 5K and 10K distances on a scenic yet challenging course characterized by technical rock and dirt single-track trails, rocky and rooty sections, and steps. The r..

The Harry Corrow Freedom Run is a celebratory running event held on July Fourth, offering participants the choice of distances ranging from 2 miles to a Half Marathon (13.1 miles). The run takes place on a scenic gravel bike path and wooded trails, coinciding with the July Fourth festivities in Newp..

The Shiner Ridge Revival is a 7.4-mile trail run held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Celebrating its second year, the event takes place on July 4th and features a challenging course that ascends to King’s Chair, a notable overlook on Double Oak Mountain. The race is inspired..

The Springfield Stars & Stripes 7.4K is an Independence Day fun run and walk held in Springfield, Vermont, starting and finishing at the Toonerville Trail trailhead. Participants can choose between a mostly flat 7.4K run or a 4K walk along the scenic Black River. The event benefits the Springfield H..

The Firecracker Trek Longview is a trail running event held in Longview, Texas, featuring 5K and 10K distances. The race takes place on the scenic Grace Creek Trailhead, known for its challenging single-track paths with mud, dirt, roots, and bridges. Participants experience slight elevation changes..

The 4 on the 4th Run to the Top is an annual 4-mile race held at White Tank Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This challenging run starts at the park entrance and ascends to the top of the park, offering participants scenic mountain views and varied terrain. The event promotes environmental respons..