Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k is a trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Covering a 5-kilometer (3-mile) distance, the race offers participants a scenic course through natural surroundings by the water. Runners receive a cool t-shirt, food and refreshments..

The Lake Norman State Park Trail Race is an annual event featuring 30K and 50K trail running races held in Troutman, North Carolina. The course includes smooth, rolling single-track trails with no repeat loops, offering a scenic and challenging experience for runners of all levels. The race provides..

The Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge is a scenic trail running event held over two days, December 6-7, 2025, at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Participants will navigate over 1,000 acres of rolling hills, natural beauty, and challenging terrain, including scenic..

The Ray Miller 50/50 is a trail running event held at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, the race offers three distance options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, and a 30K. Participants experience scenic coastal and mountainous terrain within the state park, known fo..

The Wildwood Trail Marathon, hosted by Terrain Trail Runners, takes place in Wildwood, Missouri, starting and finishing at LaSalle Springs Middle School. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, the event offers both marathon and half-marathon distances on scenic, mostly single-track trails featuring a mix o..

The Wild in the Woods Trail Race, part of the Big River Trail Series, takes place at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. Offering both 5-mile (one loop) and 10-mile (two loops) trail race options, it challenges runners with scenic woodland terrain. The event fosters a lively atmosphere with pos..

The Mayhem Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. It offers three race distances: 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, featuring winding single-track trails with short but steep climbs and descents. Participants navigate the desert te..

The Freight Train 100k/50k is a winter ultramarathon held in Farmville, Virginia, on December 6, 2025. The race features a flat, scenic rail trail course with options for a 100k, 50k, and a new half marathon. The event begins early in the morning, with the 100k starting at 7:30 AM, and includes aid..

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is a trail running event held near Vail, Arizona, starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It offers multiple distances including a 50-mile ultra, 55K, and half-marathon options with both day and night courses. The race features fast, rolling terrain on recently..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs is a multi-distance ultramarathon event held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa, on December 6-7, 2025. Participants can choose from several race options, including a 100-mile, 101K, 50-mile, and a half marathon. The event features unique start ti..

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and loss of 2860 feet, making it suitable for experienced runner..

The Loup Garou Trail Run, held in Ville Platte, Louisiana, offers a uniquely Louisiana trail running experience with distances of 100, 60, 40, and 20 miles. The course features long bridges over cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and piney woods, primarily on single-track trails that are surprisingly..

The Krampuslauf is a unique running event held at the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, featuring 5K, 10K, and a challenging 9-hour race. The course begins at the ski lodge base and includes two distinct 5K loops on Holt’s and Winslow sides of the mountain. The 5K race covers Holt’s side, whi..

One Epic Run is a unique 24-hour running event taking place at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, this race invites participants to embrace the challenge of running on a scenic 5k loop, with a focus on camaraderie and self-timed laps. Runners are encou..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon, held annually in Death Valley National Park, California, offers a scenic wilderness trail run on a gravel jeep road from Beatty, Nevada, through Titus Canyon, finishing within the park. The event features both marathon and half marathon distances, limited to 200 part..

El Gato Rebelde 6-Hour Rebel Flow is an ultra-running event held in Miami Beach, Florida, featuring a scenic beachside loop course. Participants run for six hours on hard sand with views of the sunrise over the ocean, creating a unique and inspiring atmosphere. The event emphasizes a supportive comm..

The Jackson County 50-50 Ultramarathon, held in Brownstown, Indiana at the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, offers challenging trail races including 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The course features rugged terrain with steep topography, rewarding runners with scenic vistas around two lakes and..

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth and technical trail surfaces, making it suitable for both expe..

The Calero Trail Run - Winter takes place at Calero County Park in San Jose, California, offering a variety of distances including 50K, trail marathon, 25K, half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, mile, and a kids run. The course features challenging single-track trails, hills, dirt paths, oak trees, and panor..

The Gardens Trailblazer 5K is a festive running and walking event held at The Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Designed for participants of all ages and fitness levels, the race offers a welcoming holiday atmosphere for runners, walkers, and even those who want to "..