Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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.

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs Colorado is a premier trail ultramarathon through scenic high country. Choose 100 mile or 50 mile distances and race in a community minded event that supports local charities.

Ragnar Trail Wisconsin is a team relay across scenic single track trails in Nine Mile Forest near Wausau. Camp in Ragnar Village and enjoy bonfires, music, yoga and festival style camaraderie between loops.

The Marji Gesick will take place in Ishpeming from Friday 18 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026.

Push your limits in Belleville WI Sept 18 to 20 with a weekend of timed endurance races on an out and back route to Dot's Tavern. Choose Last Dot Standing, 24 or 48 hour challenges and chase buckle distances up to 200 miles.

The Grindstone Running Festival by Utmb will take place in Verona from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.

Scenic single track beneath the Three Sisters in Sisters, Oregon offers a 50K and a point to point half marathon. Expect aid stations, medals, a burrito bar and proceeds benefiting Sisters Trail Alliance.

Take on the Boulder Beast in Lock Haven, PA on rugged trails and a legendary boulder field, with 25K and 24/25 mile options. Camp on site, grab free parking, join a Friday night pre race party and celebrate with a post race picnic.

Plain Endurance Runs in Plain Washington on Sep 19, 2026 offers self supported ultrarunning with 100 miles or 100 km loop options. With minimal markings, scarce aid and a low finish rate, it suits experienced runners who love raw challenge.

Run the Dirty Spokes Road Atlanta on scenic wooded trails with rocks, roots and rolling climbs. Pick 4.55 or 9.10 miles; field capped at 325 and proceeds support a local high school mountain bike team.

Push your limits at the Pawling 24 Hour Trail Festival in Lakeside Park Sept 19 to 20 with timed 3 to 24 hour loop races day or night. Enjoy a scenic loop, food, music and a welcoming runner community.

Tackle 13 scenic mountain miles in Ouray, Colorado starting and finishing at Fellin Park. This community run supports Ouray School trips and delivers a challenging but welcoming race day.

Take on Iron Will 100 on Sep 19, 2026 in Junction City, KS with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 36 hour timed options on a flat, fast river trail with about 75% shade and aid every five miles. Finishers earn buckles and top men and women win awa..

Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt NJ hosts a trail festival on September 19 and 20, 2026 with races from a kids mile to a 100 mile challenge, evening panels and free camping. Join a welcoming community supporting Bigger Than The Trail.

The Paris Pair in Paris, Texas on Sep 19, 2026 offers races from 5K to 100K on the scenic NETT Trail, starting and finishing at the Eiffel Tower at Love Civic Center. Expect mixed surfaces, aid stations, and medals or a 100K buckle.

Team trail relay across Orcas Island's Moran State Park covering 70 miles over two days and 12 legs. Teams of two to six share scenic climbs to Mount Constitution, lakeshores and forests for a memorable weekend of teamwork and adventure.

Run the high elevation trails around the Paunsaugunt Plateau and soak in rugged single track scenery, with distances from a half marathon to a 100 mile challenge. Start and finish at Lucky 7 Ranch in Hatch, Utah on September 19, 2026, with..

Tackle scenic singletrack and rugged climbs in Charles E. Baker State Forest near Brookfield, NY with three distances: a challenging 50K ultramarathon, a 15K loop and a welcoming 5K trail. Enjoy volunteer support, grilled fare and cash bonu..

Run the Mountain Lakes 100 mile on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mt Jefferson to Mt Hood, a rugged, technical route that circles alpine lakes and delivers big mountain views. Limited to 150 runners with a 30 hour cutoff.

Run scenic shoreline and single track trails at Granite Beach for the Gold Rush Growler, with new 2026 courses and options of 10 miles or a 5K. Every finisher gets a beer glass and a cold local IPA for ages 21 and over.