Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Western States Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race, starting in Olympic Valley, California, and finishing 100.2 miles later in Auburn, California. Established in 1974, the course traverses traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples and features over 18,000 feet of climbing and n..

The Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival is a multi-sport outdoor event held in Alma, Colorado in 2026. The festival base is Alma Cemetery Meadow, at about 10,600 ft elevation and roughly half a mile from downtown Alma. The event program includes mountain biking, trail running, an off-road duath..

Wy’east Wonder is Go Beyond Racing’s scenic point-to-point race on Mt. Hood’s east side, offering two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a 50K. The race traverses two ridges along Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor’s Ridge, delivering sweeping views of Wy’east as runners loop from the mountain’s southern side..

SISU 24 PNW is a self-supported, 24-hour endurance challenge at Camp Sheppard in the Cascade Mountains near Enumclaw, Washington, close to Mount Rainier National Park and Crystal Mountain. Runners select from six marked trails (3–18.9 miles) and earn points by completing routes, stamping proof at ch..

The Independence Double is a two-day running event held Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida. The event takes place at Cady Way Park (trailhead), 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. It offers the following distances each day: 5K 10K Half Marathon Marathon 50K This..

The John Cappis is a challenging endurance peakbagging event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring a roughly 50k course with about 19,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants summit multiple peaks in the rugged San Juan Mountains, navigating an unmarked, mostly off-trail route with elevations ran..

Timberview Trail Run is held at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado, just outside Fort Collins. The event offers three distances: 5K, 5 Mile, and 10 Mile (the 10M is a double loop of the 5M). Runners traverse scenic forest trails with views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the foothills; the 5K is begin..

Blue Mountain Bash is a 5K trail race held in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington, within the Umatilla National Forest near Pomeroy. The second annual event follows an out-and-back course on the North-South Trail, starting at Boundary Trailhead and turning around at Rose Springs SnoPark. The..

The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring 5K, 25K, and 50K distances. The course consists of a scenic 5-mile loop around the farm, including a hunter's cabin and an out-and-back fire road section with a 400-foot elevation gain per loop. Parti..

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

The Run the Vineyards - Sheldrake Point Winery 5K takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Ovid, NY. The event is held at Sheldrake Point Winery, 7448 County Road 153, Ovid, NY 14521. Entry for the listed 5K event is shown as $45.52, including a $3.52 fee; the price is noted to increase after Octob..

RHSC's Super Hear-O 5K & Family Fun Day is an annual event held at Seneca Park - Wegman Lodge in Rochester, NY. It features a 5K road run/walk and a one-mile walk/roll/stroll, welcoming runners, walkers, rollers, and strollers of all ages. The event celebrates the efforts of RHSC heroes who support..

Parallel of Latitude 2025 is an 8-hour running event organized by the Finger Lakes Runners Club at Dryden Lake Park in Dryden, NY. The event uses a measured out-and-back course on the Jim Schug Trail. The course is described as flat and scenic. The out-and-back loop measures 3.45 miles. Participan..

The Whiteface Mountain Races, held in Wilmington, NY, offer a challenging mountain running experience with some of the greatest vertical gain and loss per mile in the U.S. The event features multiple race options including a 21K (two loops), 10K (one loop), Vert Junky combo, 4K Ascent, and a 1-mile..

Bigfoot Fun Run takes place in Yacolt, Washington (ZIP 98675) as part of the town’s weekend of racing. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run/Walk, with maps available for both courses to help participants plan their routes. The atmosphere is described as an annual tradition, hosted by the Tow..

The Afton Trail Run is a trail running event at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota, held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event takes place on trails within Afton State Park along the St. Croix River and is described as hosted by ultrarunners for ultrarunners. Distances offered include: 25 km 5..

The Vol State is a challenging 314-mile ultramarathon from Missouri to Northeast Georgia, starting with a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River and ending atop Sand Mountain. Held in July, runners face intense heat and humidity as they traverse highways, backroads, hills, rivers, and valleys over..

The Silverheels Trail Runs take place July 10-11, 2026, with start/finish operations based at the Como Roundhouse in Como, CO. Distances offered include: 100-Mile 100k 50-Mile 60k 19-Mile 10-Mile Runner capacity is limited: 100 combined for the 100-Mile and 100k, and 200 combined for the 50-Mile,..

Follow the Flag 5K Trail Race takes place in Pleasant Grove, Utah. This 5K trail event raises funds for the Follow the Flag Foundation, a volunteer group supporting veterans and first responders and their families; all entry fees go to the foundation's general purpose fund for mission work, such as..

Mt Hood Trail Runs are three ultratrail distances—50 miles, 50K, and 25K—set in the shadow of Oregon's highest peak. A Pacific Northwest classic since 1999, the 50M and much of the 50K course run along the heavily shaded Pacific Crest Trail with iconic Mt Hood views; the 25K circles Clackamas and Ti..