Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Stories Trail Runs is an annual winter trail running event held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado, offering stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain and Pike’s Peak. The event features multiple race options including timed 30-hour, 15-hour, and 6-hour ultras, as well as shorte..

Run Lovit is an endurance trail running event held in the Ouachita National Forest near Hot Springs, Arkansas, on February 21-22, 2026. The race features challenging rocky, hilly terrain along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, a designated IMBA Epic Trail. Participants can choose between a 100-mile or..

La Jornada de Las Quebradas is a challenging 53K trail ultramarathon held near Socorro, New Mexico, along the scenic Quebradas Backcountry Highway. The race features a rugged 32-mile course with 3,300 feet of elevation gain, offering runners a stunning natural backdrop and an old-school ultra runnin..

The Real Florida 5K and 10K is an annual cross-country race held at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Celebrating its 39th edition in 2026, the event features an off-road course through scenic natural surroundings. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal, with awards for o..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series is a multi-distance trail running event held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. It features a variety of races, including a 7.5-mile loop, 25K, 50K, and a 30-hour ultra marathon. Participants enjoy scenic courses through pine forests, lakeside..

The Swammie Shuffle 200 is a charitable ultramarathon held in Virginia Beach, VA, to raise awareness and funds for veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Participants run over 200 miles along the coast, starting at Sandbridge Beach and passing through the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with n..

The TMC Old Tucson Trail Run features a 4-mile trail run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run, set against the backdrop of the historic Old Tucson Studios. Scheduled for February 22, 2026, this event welcomes participants of all ages, including a special Kids Mile for those 14 and under. Runners wi..

The Russell Forest Run is a popular running event held at Russell Crossroads in Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring both 10K and 5K races. Set against a scenic backdrop, the course includes a mix of sand, clay, and gravel roads, designed for runners and cyclists. The event not only promotes fitness but..

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs take place in Superior, Arizona, offering distances of 50K, 31K, 17K, and 12K. Set in Arizona's historic mining country, the course features rugged desert terrain with Saguaro cactus forests, flowing creeks, and striking rock formations. Runners explore the scenic Arne..

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverses the Cronan Ranch area, ultimately finishing at Folsom Lake..

The Mount Cheaha 50K is an annual ultramarathon held in Delta, Alabama, finishing at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. This point-to-point trail race covers approximately 31.6 miles, with 80% of the course on scenic single-track trails through Talladega National..

The DENFIT Winter Soldier is a challenging running event held in Cape Vincent, NY, on February 28, 2026. Participants can choose from a full marathon, half marathon, or 10K race, all taking place along a flat, out-and-back course from Cape Vincent Recreation Park to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse. The ev..

ARKTOS is a challenging ultra running event held in Dousman, Wisconsin, featuring 6, 12, and 20-hour race options for solo runners or relay teams of up to four. Set in a quiet, cold forest environment with frozen ground, the race tests participants' endurance and mental toughness in potentially unco..

All Day at Holloway is a running event held at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida, offering multiple distance options including 10k, 30k, 50k, and a 50k relay with five runners each completing a 10k loop. The course features a top-tier cross country trail that blurs the line between trail and road r..

The Lake Vian Hilltop Run is a multi-day running event taking place from February 28 to March 1, 2026, in Vian, Oklahoma. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 4 Miler, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k, 50 Mile, 100k, and 100 Mile, all set on a scenic 2-mile looped course that feat..

The Moab Red Hot Ultra is a trail running event held northwest of Moab, Utah, near Arches National Park. It features multiple race distances including a 50-mile, 55K, 33K, and 15K, offering a challenging winter running experience. The course begins with a climb on a jeep road, providing spectacular..

The Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside is a challenging winter trail race held at Yankee Springs in Middleville, Michigan. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 5-mile race, with options for virtual races and ruck divisions. The event is known for its tough conditions, including a r..

The Gator Dash Trail Run takes place at Diamond D Ranch near Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the Spartan Trail series. The event offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon (21K). The course features minimal elevation gain with mostly non-technical terrain, making it ideal for a first spe..

The Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Offering 10K and 20K distances, the course features gently rolling hills and is approximately 95% on trails, providing a fast yet enjoyable desert running experience. The event is know..

The Mississippi Trail 50 is a multi-distance trail running event held in the DeSoto National Forest near Laurel, Mississippi. It features races including the 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and 20K, with courses primarily on single track and logging roads through gently rolling pine forest. The event offers..