Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run Caney is an exciting running event taking place in Minden, Louisiana, featuring two main races: a 6-mile and a 12-mile loop around the scenic Upper Caney Lake. Set against the backdrop of the Kisatchie National Forest, the course offers a perfect blend of gentle hills and beautiful oak flats, ma..

The 0 Degree Winter Trail Festival is a trail running event held in Pittsford, New York, featuring three race distances: 15 miles, 10 miles, and 5 miles. The festival offers a challenging course that includes notable climbs such as the "Hell on roots climb" and the "Ski Hill Climb," providing a rugg..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

The Run at the Rock Half Marathon is part of the 21st Annual Run at the Rock event held at Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. This trail race features a challenging two-loop half marathon course with 999 feet of elevation gain, combining twisty single-track and smooth equestrian trails. Th..

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 is set to take place at the Panama Community Center in Panama, Nebraska. This event features three distance options: 2 miles, 4 miles, and 6 miles, with fees ranging from $15 to $35. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails, which include sections of converted railroad tra..

The Deception Pass 50K and 25K races take place at Deception Pass State Park in Oak Harbor, Washington, known for its rugged coastline, steep cliffs, dense forests, and stunning views. The courses traverse nearly the entire park, including two crossings of the historic Deception Pass Bridge, which i..

The Frosty Forest 5K is a trail running event held in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut. This 5K race offers participants a chance to escape the road and enjoy a scenic course through nature. Runners, joggers, hikers, and walkers are welcome, with a requirement of some trail experience.Partic..

RunFluent Christmas 2025 is a festive running event held in Lutz, Florida, featuring a 4-mile race and a unique 7-hour multi-lap challenge. Participants can compete for awards, including top finishers and special recognitions such as reaching a 50k distance within the time limit. All finishers recei..

The Jingle Trails Challenge, presented by Merrell, is a festive trail running event taking place at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, participants can choose between a 10K and a 5K race, both featuring rugged terrain with dirt, rocks, and roots. The courses are..

The Dixon Lake Trail Race, held annually at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, offers runners scenic trail runs with distances of 10 miles, 10K, and 5K. Starting at El Caballo Park, the 10-mile course ascends to Stanley Peak, providing a stunning 360-degree panoramic view. Elevation gains range f..

Saint Nick's Run Fest is a charity trail running event held at Lindsey Park in Tyler, Texas. Featuring distances of 7K, 13K, 20K, and a 7K ruck, the race takes place on a single-track dirt trail following the Lindsey Park Red Loop, a 4-mile course. Participants run multiple loops depending on their..

The Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon is a scenic race held near El Dorado Hills, California, featuring mostly single-track trails and some dirt roads along Folsom Lake. The course offers beautiful views of the lake, foothills, oak trees, lush greenery, and snow-capped Sierra Mountains...

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a scenic and festive trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K race. Known for its challenging terrain with climbs and technical trails, the course offers beautiful views and a fun introduction to trail running. The race empha..

The Holmdel Classic is a challenging end-of-year trail race held in Holmdel Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Featuring a roughly 50K ultra and a half-distance option, the race consists of multiple loops on a 4.65-mile course with 95% trail terrain and 584 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course..

The Beast of the East 100 is a challenging trail running event held in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, marathon, and half marathon. The race takes place on the scenic Crowders Mountain trail system, with routes passing through mo..

Saturnalia is a festive winter trail running event held at Squaxin Park in Olympia, Washington. Featuring a 10K distance, the race embraces the challenges of winter trails, including darkness and varied weather conditions, creating a unique and fun holiday celebration atmosphere. Organized by Rock C..

The Crystal Cove Trail Run, held at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, California, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience just minutes from the beach. The event features three distances: a 15k, a 6k, and a Kids 1k race. Both the 15k and 6k courses include fire road climbs, ri..

The Cape Fear Holiday Run is a festive trail running event held at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. Featuring a 1.17-mile loop that blends scenic trails with a short paved section, the course is accessible for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 9-hour, 6-hour, or..

The Doomsday 50K & Half Marathon takes place in Cool, California, offering runners two challenging distances: a 50K with 5,100 feet of elevation gain/loss and a Half Marathon with 1,250 feet gain/loss. Both races start together at the Cool Staging Area. The course is scenic and hiker-friendly, with..

The Hark the Herald Half Marathon & 10K is an annual running event held at Angel Island State Park near Belvedere Tiburon, California. The race features a scenic, hilly loop trail around Angel Island, offering stunning panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the Ea..