Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run a scenic 7 mile trail around Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe, starting at Eagle Point and finishing at Lester Beach. Expect single track, granite steps and sweeping water views, plus a finish with a medal, shirt and recovery snacks.

Land Navigation Clinic : Roanoke, VA Odyssey Adventure Racing lists a Land Navigation Clinic in Roanoke, VA with sessions on March 29, 2025 and October 25, 2025. The offering is presented as a navigation clinic focused on land navigation sk..

Event route and format The Cutthroat Classic follows the Pacific Crest Trail through the North Cascades. The race is organized into six self-seeding waves. Wave 1 is reserved for elite runners. The organizer provides course maps, shuttle in..

Run scenic trails at the Ontario Summit Trail Races in Gannett Hill, Naples NY, with short and long course options for every level. Enjoy same day registration, post race food and on site physical therapy at the finish.

Run the scenic Shawangunk Ridge in Rosendale NY with 70 mile, 30 mile and half marathon trail options through cliffs, lakes and pine barrens. Minimally supported and self supported, the event is a true test of endurance and trail skill.

Sugg Farm Ultra brings Holly Springs its first ultramarathon on September 12, 2026 with 20, 40 and 50 mile trail races at Sugg Farm. Expect fast courses that set records last year and a welcoming trail community.

Experience coastal singletrack and mountaintop views at the Megunticook Trail Festival in Camden Hills State Park, Midcoast Maine. Choose 10K, 20K or a sprawling 50K and enjoy an inclusive event with Indigenous runners welcome to enter free..

Timely Nonsense is a playful timed ultrarun in Chicago offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a roughly one mile paved loop inside a scenic 58 acre park. Hourly challenges, team relays, and a lively aid and vendor area keep the day fun for r..

Take on the legendary Imogene Pass Run in Telluride, a brutally beautiful mountain race for well prepared athletes. Limited field and strong community support make this epic high country challenge as rewarding as it is demanding.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

Hawk Hundred at Clinton State Park in Lawrence Kansas on September 12 2026 offers distances from the marathon to 100 miles. Run a scenic but technical 25 mile loop with three staffed aid stations, chip timing and standout finisher prizes.

Take on scenic singletrack at Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa on Sept 13, 2025. Choose 45K, 30K or 15K and enjoy aid stations, post race awards and community support from the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance.

Choose from 5K to 50K at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado, and tackle scenic dirt and grass trails with big alpine climbs and views near 9,844 feet. Aid stations, drop bags, parking and on site camping at YMCA of the Rockies.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Mogollon Rim with this trail race near Pine, Arizona, offering a 100 mile ultra and a 42K on technical, high ridge trails. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and variable mountain weather.

Tackle a scenic 5K through Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, winding past Clark Pond on root and rock strewn trails; hikers welcome. This fourth annual run benefits preserve maintenance and finishes with local pub awards and camaraderie.

Tackle Camptown Races on Saturday, September 12, 2026, featuring a scenic 10k, new 5k, and a fun 10k relay. The mixed road and technical trail course includes roots, rocks, and a creek crossing for a challenging, adventurous run.

Join The Last Boyscout at scenic Ferne Clyffe State Park, a Last Man Standing where you must run a 4.167 mile loop each hour to stay in. Enjoy runnable trails with two big climbs and optional night loops under headlamps.

Join the Jesse James Festival 5K and 10K in Kearney for scenic paved trail running through Jesse James and Mack Porter Parks with a charming foot bridge and a memorable hill. Options include a 1.3 mile stroll, a 5K, or a double loop 10K.

Run the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon Sept 12, 2026, a scenic 13.1 mile single track through Jones Gap State Park with waterfalls. Chip timing, a finisher medal and pancakes after the race, with proceeds supporting youth running.

Join the Donate Life NC Hero Run in Durham on Sept 13 for a family friendly 5K, 1 mile fun run or Sleep In Superhero option along the scenic American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support organ, eye and tissue donation outreach.