Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Elder Creek Night Runs is a unique nighttime trail running event held near Anza, California, on land graciously provided by the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The race features distances of 9 miles, 13 miles, 30K, and 50K, all run on a 4.6-mile loop combining single-track trails and wide dirt roads throu..

The Great Hill Ultra is a challenging 62-mile trail race set in the scenic Finger Lakes region near Middlesex, NY. The course features diverse terrain including hills, valleys, gully rim trails, swamplands, and hilltops, offering exceptional views throughout. Runners experience a unique route that i..

The McDougal Lake Trail Fest, scheduled for July 12, 2025, in Hodgenville, KY, offers a variety of trail running and mountain biking events suitable for all skill levels. Participants can choose from a 4-mile trail run, a junior MTB race for ages 8-12, and a free MTB ride for children under 7. Addit..

The Mt. Hood Trail Runs, held near Timothy Lake south of Oregon's highest peak, offer three scenic trail race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The 50-mile and 50K courses primarily follow the shaded Pacific Crest Trail, providing iconic mountain views, while the 25K loops around Clackamas and Timo..

Miola Madness is a timed running event held in Paola, Kansas, featuring a scenic 6-mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake. Participants can choose from various durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—or a newly added 10K distance, perfect for those seeking a shorter challenge. The event offers a fun,..

Stunner Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The race features four distances: 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K, all on a flat and fast course that includes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Participants run through scenic..

Diablito Ultra, held at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana, offers challenging 50K and 50-mile trail races through diverse ecosystems including cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and river trails. The course features a 5-mile loop along the river, where runners may encounter local wildlife..

The Back Cove Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held in Portland, Maine, on the scenic Back Cove Trail. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, testing their physical and mental stamina until only one runner remains. The course features a mostly flat, non-technical gravel tra..

The Waugoshance Trail Marathon, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, features a stunning course along the North Country Trail in Emmet County, Michigan. Participants can choose from three distances: a 50K, a full marathon, or a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan's rolling bl..

The Honey Badger 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Wichita, Kansas, with the start and finish located at Cheney State Park's West Shore area. The course features about 7 miles within the park and approximately 93 miles on roads through Kingman County. Runners must complete the race..

The Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival, held in Ashland, Oregon, is a two-day trail running event featuring distances of 100K, 50K, 15K, and 8K. Set high above the Rogue Valley, the festival showcases the scenic Siskiyou Mountains, Pacific Crest Trail, and views of Mt. Shasta and the Cascades.The 10..

The Goshen Gallop is an annual trail running event held at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center in Goshen, Vermont. Celebrating its 47th year, the race offers 5K and 10K distances along well-marked courses featuring rugged gravel roads and cross-country ski trails within the Moosalamoo National Recreat..

The High Tor Trail Marathon, held in Naples, NY, offers both a half marathon and a full marathon option, with the latter consisting of two loops of the half marathon course. The race begins and ends at Naples Community Park, featuring a scenic route that includes vibrant downtown streets and challen..

The Leadville Silver Rush 50M is a challenging 50-mile trail run held in Leadville, Colorado, featuring 7,503 feet of elevation gain and reaching a high point of 12,024 feet. The out-and-back course traverses historic mining roads on the east side of Leadville, offering runners stunning views of the..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features a challenging 10K loop with approximately 5.5 miles of scenic rolling single track and a 0.7-mile ascent and descent of the ski hill. Distances offered include 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with longer ra..

The Beaverhead Endurance Runs feature two challenging races: a 100K and a 55K, taking place in Salmon, Idaho. These point-to-point races primarily traverse the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, showcasing stunning landscapes that separate Idaho's Lemhi River Valley from Montana's Big Hole Va..

Run the Keweenaw is an exhilarating weekend event held in the scenic trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Participants can choose from various races, including the 6K Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 10K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, and the 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run, among others.The event feat..

The Cirque Series in Snowbird, Utah, is a challenging mountain trail race held annually, featuring an 8.6-mile course with 3,610 feet of vertical gain. Starting at the Creekside base area, runners ascend steep trails including Mid-Gad, Rothman Way, and Peruvian Gulch, with stunning views of Snowbird..

Running with BigFoot 8K is an annual trail running event held at Mud Mountain Dam in Enumclaw, Washington. Now in its 6th year, this challenging 8-kilometer race takes participants through picturesque trails in Bigfoot's backyard. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility by eliminating disp..

The Dirty Dozen Run is an annual trail running event held at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, California. It features 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour endurance races on a scenic 3.37-mile loop composed mostly of dirt fire trails. The course offers expansive shoreline views, including multipl..