Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road Run is a popular event held at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Nebraska. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race features a 5-kilometer course that utilizes the park's new cross-country course and trail systems, offering an off-road running experience. Participants..

The Lake Macbride Trail Races, held in Solon, Iowa, offer challenging 50K and 25K trail runs around Lake Macbride State Park, Iowa's largest state park. The course features one or two loops starting and finishing at the Macbride Spillway parking area. Runners experience a mix of crushed limestone tr..

The Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races, held near Carson, Washington, offer two stunning point-to-point trail runs along the Pacific Crest Trail from the South Washington Cascades to the Columbia River Gorge. The event features a classic 50K race starting at Whistle Punk Trailhead and a new, challeng..

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend is a trail running event held in Bend, Texas, at Colorado Bend State Park. Scheduled for July 19-20, 2025, the race offers multiple distances including 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, 5K, and a youth 1-mile trail run for children 12 and under. The course features rugge..

The Dawn of Time Fun Run™ is a family-friendly event held at the Lubbock Lake Landmark Interpretative Center. Participants can choose between a 5K or 3K distance, running or walking along a caliche gravel trail that starts and ends at the Interpretive Center. The course winds through Yellow House Dr..

The Little Blackfoot is a trail running event held near Elliston, Montana, offering 30K and 15K distances. Both races start at the Little Blackfoot Meadows trailhead near Kading Campground and follow an out-and-back course. Runners begin together, crossing two wooden bridges over a creek before reac..

The Crow Pass Crossing is a challenging 22.6-mile trail race held in the scenic Girdwood/Eagle River area of Alaska. Known for its rugged terrain, the course features notable landmarks such as the Raven Glacier and glacier moraine, offering runners a demanding and picturesque experience. The event h..

The IOP Beach Run is an annual event held on the flat, wide, hard-packed beach near low tide at Isle of Palms, South Carolina. It features multiple race options including 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and youth fun runs for various age groups (100-yard for ages 4 and under, 1/2 mile for ages 5-8, and..

The Skunk Hollow Sneaker Chase & Backyard Ultra takes place at Casper Mountain Trails Center in Casper, Wyoming. The event offers two race options: an 8-mile run consisting of two 4.17-mile laps, and Wyoming's first true Backyard Ultra, featuring a 4.17-mile loop run every hour until only one runner..

The Harding Hustle is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado, California. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all primarily on the Harding Truck Trail, featuring steep climbs, exhilarating descents, and breathta..

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is a mid-summer timed ultrarunning event held at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Missouri. The race offers 3- and 6-hour options on a flat, fast 2.425-mile loop through shaded woodlands along the Meramec River. Runners complete as many loops as possible within their..

The Endless Summer 6-Hour Run, held annually at Greenbury Point Nature Center in Annapolis, MD, is a timed endurance event featuring solo and relay (3-person teams) categories. Participants run a 2.5-mile loop course that includes a scenic stretch onto Possum Point, offering views of the Chesapeake..

The Jim Bridger Trail Run & Roller Ski Races take place in Bozeman, Montana, featuring a 5K and a challenging 10-mile trail run with 2,838 feet of elevation gain. The 10-mile course offers scenic views, including climbs through Middle Cottonwood and Sypes Canyon, crossing private land accessible onl..

Hell Mary is a unique running event held in Pegram, Tennessee, featuring a 1-mile flat loop course set on open fields with a new creekside section. This race caters to speed enthusiasts seeking a fast, obstacle-free trail with the option to cool off in the creek during the run. The event offers a ru..

The Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run, held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a scenic trail running event featuring two distances: a challenging 9.5-mile loop and a 5K out-and-back course. The 9.5-mile race includes rugged single track, two-track, primitive trails, and forest service roads, with an..

The Hotter N' Hell Trail Run is a challenging trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Featuring 9- and 18-mile distances, the course includes climbs to the top of Double Oak Mountain and descents into Peavine Gorge, with an extra aid station near Peavine Falls to help runners..

NCTRaces: Palmer's is a trail running event held at Palmer's Landing near Solon Springs, Wisconsin, along the North Country Trail by Lake St. Croix. The races feature a variety of distances including a 5K, half marathon, marathon, and a unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra ranging between 50 kilometers and 50..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers scenic trail running and hiking events including 5K, 9K, 18K distances, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly course featuring a 500-foot elevation gai..

Storm the Farm is an annual trail running event held at Briggs Outdoors in Winona, Minnesota, showcasing the rugged terrain of the Driftless Region. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, the race offers multiple distances including 5k, 10k, 21k, 30k, and an ultra 43k, catering to a wide range of trail runner..

The McCoy Flat Death Race is a unique endurance event held in Vernal, Utah. Participants run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, starting at 6:00 am. Runners must complete each lap within the hour to continue; failure to finish or start on time results in elimination.The race continues until onl..