Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Perennial is a time-based endurance run held at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden near Charlotte, NC. Participants choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 10-hour categories and aim to complete as many laps as possible on a scenic, mostly trail and gravel loop. The event emphasizes personal achievement over dist..

The Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k is a challenging trail running event held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. Participants can choose between the Bear Crawl 25k or the Foothills 50k, both featuring rugged, steep, and rocky terrain with stunning views of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Ro..

The Viper 300 is an ultra-endurance running event held in Cordova, Tennessee, within the expansive Shelby Farms Park. It features challenging distances of 300, 200, and 100 miles, as well as a 53K race and a 100-mile relay. The course consists of a roughly 33-mile loop combining paved paths and sing..

The Warbird 100 is an exciting ultra-running event taking place in Hyden, Kentucky, featuring a challenging 100-mile course. This event is designed for endurance athletes looking to test their limits in a scenic and rugged environment. Participants can expect a well-organized race with support stati..

The 21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Salida, Colorado, featuring challenging courses on dirt roads, jeep trails, and narrow, hilly single tracks with stunning views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. The event inc..

The Tombstone 50 Trail Run, part of the Crazy Legs Race Series, takes place at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. The event features three challenging distances: 30k, 50k, and a newly added 50-mile race, all on a new course with more hills, including the notable "Roller Coaster" hi..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, featuring 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour race options. Participants run loops on private land at Earthshine Lodge, known for its scenic beauty and llama residents. The race emphasizes a fun and friendly atm..

The Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail running event held in Santa Barbara, California. It offers two race distances: 35 miles and 17 miles, providing options for different levels of trail runners. The event is part of the AllWeDoIsRun series, known for creating trail running events on the scenic..

The Fire on the Rocks 10K is an intermediate-level trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. Covering approximately 6.6 miles, the course features challenging terrain with about 1,400 feet of elevation gain, including numerous climbs and descents. Runners navigate a series of local..

The Old West Trail Runs, held at Anza Borrego Desert's Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, offer 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances through scenic desert terrain. The courses feature minimal elevation gain, with the 50K and marathon having about 2,500 feet and the half marathon around 670 feet. Par..

The Ruck a Chuck 50K is a trail running event held in Foresthill, California, set amidst the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. This 50-kilometer race features an out-and-back course starting at Drivers Flat and turning around at Dardanelles Creek. A key highlight is its route along sections of the his..

The Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience with distances including 50 miles, 50K, 30K, half marathon, 8K, and a kid’s fun run. The courses feature rugged single-track trails with significant..

The Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run is a trail running event held in Santa Barbara, California. It offers two distance options: a challenging 35-mile course and a shorter 17-mile route. The race takes place on scenic trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara area, providing runn..

Peyton's Wild and Wacky is an annual trail running event held on the Laurel Hill Trail in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The main feature is a unique 50K ultra run structured as ten consecutive 5K loops, starting each hour, allowing solo runners or relay teams of two or five to participate. A separ..

The Little Backyard Adventure is a trail running event held at L.B.A. Park in Olympia, Washington. It features 3, 6, and 12-hour endurance races on a looped course of approximately 4 miles, with about 200 feet of elevation gain per loop.The course winds through lush, wooded single-track trails withi..

The Two Prairies Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Fort McCoy, Florida, featuring 50K and 30K distances. Set in the scenic Ocala National Forest, participants will experience the beauty of the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies while navigating a course that includes two out-and-back segm..

The Georgia Grit Trail Run is a scenic 10K race held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, a site known for hosting the 1996 Olympic Mountain Biking competition. The course features a mix of technical and flowy terrain, including singletrack trails, punchy hills, and tight bends th..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., starting near Dalton, Georgia, and finishing atop Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest point. Covering approximately 203 miles along the legendary Pinhoti Trail, runners face nearly 28,000 feet o..

The Pirate's Cove 6/12/24 Hour Run/Hike is an endurance event held at Lake Cuyamaca, California, offering participants the choice of 6, 12, or 24-hour distances. The race takes place on March 20, 2026, starting at 8 a.m., and features a scenic course suitable for runners and hikers alike. Participan..

The Three Days of Syllamo is a challenging three-day trail running stage race held annually in mid-March at Blanchard Springs, Fifty-Six, Arkansas. Covering distances of 20K, 50K, 50 miles, and a 94-mile option, runners traverse the rugged Sylamore Ranger District, including the Sylamore, Syllamo, a..