Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Kismet Cliff Run, held annually in September in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers two challenging trail races set in the scenic White Mountains. Participants can choose the Little Beast 5 Miler, featuring technical single-track trails with steep ascents and descents around Echo Lake State Park..

Tunnel Light Marathon is a marathon in Washington state, running from Snoqualmie Pass to North Bend. It is a point-to-point, USATF Boston Certified course (WA21010RMB) with a downhill grade of about 2.2% and a total elevation loss of just over 2,000 feet, making it one of the fastest courses in the..

Where the Pavement Ends Single & Double Loop is a Ridgefield, Connecticut trail race that starts and finishes at Lake Windwing ballfields. The event offers two courses: a 4.25-mile Single Loop and an approximately 8-mile Double Loop. Runners traverse Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain Open Space, with..

The Oak Openings Stampede is a trail running event held at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 25K run and a 5K run or walk. The courses traverse scenic wooded trails featuring hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and str..

The Pisgah Mountain Trail Races, held in Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, New Hampshire, feature two challenging trail distances: a 50K and a 23K. Organized by the Red Clover Rovers, this event serves as a fundraiser for the New Hampshire Special Olympics, with all profits supporting their mission...

Lead King Loop 25K, 8M, and Kids Run take place in Marble, Colorado, in the Elk Mountains. The flagship 25K is a dirt-road course starting at Thompson Park, winding through Beaver Lake and Lead King Basin, climbing roughly 2,900 vertical feet over about four miles into high alpine terrain, then desc..

The Veterans Count Nashua 5k Fun Run & Walk will take place in Nashua on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Pony Express Trail Run will take place in Woodland Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 16 miles.

Crowell Hilaka Trail Run takes place at Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio. The event offers 50K, half-marathon, and 10K distances on a mixed trail course of primitive single-track, bridle trails, open fields, and camp roads. Participants should expect mud, slippery rocks, roots, and occ..

Rock the Run! 5K at Pompey's Pillar is a scenic running event held in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. The race offers a 5K course that caters to runners of all levels, from competitive athletes to those enjoying a casual jog. Participants experience the natural beauty of the area while running through pict..

Ramsey's Farm Pumpkin Run/Walk is a community running event in Wilmington, Delaware, held at Ramsey's Farm (440 Ramsey Road). The event features a 5K run/walk on off-road trails with uneven terrain and a free Kids Race for children 10 and under. It fosters a pumpkin-farm atmosphere with family-frien..

The Tamarack Trot is a scenic 5K trail run held at Tamarack Camps’ Camp Maas in Ortonville, Michigan. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, this beginner-friendly race features gently rolling hills and a course that winds around Phipps Lake, passing through the camp’s charming villages. Participants can..

The Epiphany Cross Country #2 is a running event held in New Bern, North Carolina, at 2301 Trent Road. Scheduled for September 15, 2025, the event features separate 5K races for girls and boys. While specific details about the course layout and atmosphere are not provided, the event offers a competi..

Winding Trails TRAIL RUNNING Series #4 is a five-race Tuesday-night trail series in Farmington, CT. Race #4 runs from Aug 26 to Sep 23, 2025, offering 5K or 10K options on a roughly 3-mile loop. Check-in and a rolling start take place at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive.Registration is availa..

Stehekin is a four-day, 40 to 70 mile guided running trip in Stehekin, Washington. Run by Aspire Adventure Running, the itinerary blends transport, rugged trail miles, and exploration. It begins with a shuttle from Burlington and a 3-mile climb of 2,500 feet, then follows the Stehekin River for abou..

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 3-person marathon relay, and a 1K kids' run called the..

The Paine Mountain Anchor Challenge Trail Race, held in Northfield, Vermont, is a scenic and challenging 6K trail race that starts and finishes at the Norwich Shaw Outdoor Center. The course features a mix of gravel roads, single-track switchback trails, and steep descents, leading runners to the su..

The Grape Stomper Trail Run is a 5K event held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. The course weaves through the Paradocx Vineyard grounds and nearby Crossan Park Trails, featuring single-track dirt trails, gravel, and grassy fields. The race blends trail..

Goosebumps 6 & 24 Hour Run/Walk, a fundraiser by the River City Running Club, takes place in Stoddard, Wisconsin on September 19-20, 2025 (W6488 County Road GI). Runners and walkers choose either a 6-hour or 24-hour option, with the goal of as many loops as they can within the allotted time. The cou..

The Marji Gesick will take place in Ishpeming from Friday 19 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025.