Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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..

The Carolina Reaper Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at the Shaver Sports Complex in Seneca, South Carolina. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it features multiple race distances, including a 50k, half marathon, 5-mile run, and a relay option for teams of 2-4 runners. Participants can..

The Dino Trail Run at Muscatatuck County Park in North Vernon, Indiana, is a popular outdoor event featuring 5K and 15K trail runs. Known for its scenic and challenging trail system, the course offers hills and varied terrain with a difficulty rating of 4 out of 5. The park is a hidden gem with beau..

The Follow the Flag 5K Trail Race takes place in Pleasant Grove, Utah, offering a patriotic running experience to honor military and first responders. The course features three distinct sections: a flat and fast first mile, a challenging uphill second mile, and a downhill final mile finishing alongs..

The Ultramook 50k & 30k Trail Race takes place on the scenic Tillamook Ridge in Oregon's Tillamook State Forest and BLM lands. The event features a challenging course combining a larger 30k loop and a smaller 20k loop, with total elevation gain of 6,481 feet for the 50k. Runners traverse abandoned l..

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 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 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..

Noche Trail Runs is a challenging night trail running event held at South Llano River State Park in Junction, Texas. The race features multiple distances including a 40-mile, 27-mile, half marathon, 13-mile ruck, and 5K, all set on wide rocky and single-track trails with approximately 1,000 feet of..

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 Vero Beach Octopus Ultra, held in Vero Beach, Florida, is a unique multi-distance ultramarathon featuring a central base with eight out-and-back "Octo-Arms." Runners can choose distances from a 5K dash to a full 100-mile race by completing various combinations of these arms. The course offers a..

The Muir Woods Trail Run, held at Mt. Tamalpais State Park near Stinson Beach, California, offers three distances: 10K, half marathon, and 30K. This challenging trail race features steep climbs, including a 2,000-foot ascent over two miles on Willow Camp Hill, scenic ridge-line views of Stinson Beac..

The Deer Creek Half Marathon, held in Midway, Utah, is a scenic trail race starting and finishing at Soldier Hollow Campground. Covering 13.1 miles, the course primarily follows well-packed dirt trails along the picturesque Deer Creek Reservoir, offering stunning lake and mountain views. The route f..

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Greensboro, NC, is a unique nighttime trail race held at Haw River State Park. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this event combines running with a festive atmosphere featuring bluegrass music and moonshine cocktails or mocktails at the finish. Participants run a 5K course..

The Magnolia Hill Trail Run is part of the XTERRA Magnolia Hill event held at Magnolia Hill Ranch in Navasota, Texas. This private ranch features a scenic trail system through pine woods and alongside a sparkling blue lake, offering a unique off-road experience. The event includes multiple race dist..

The McCall Trailrunning Classic is an annual trail running event held in the Payette National Forest near Burgdorf Hotspring, Idaho. Established in 2012, the race features two distances: a 30K and a 50K, both run on challenging alpine singletrack trails originally part of the IMTUF100 course. The 30..

The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge, held in Crested Butte, Colorado. The event features two main running races: a traditional 15 km out-and-back course and a 25 km loop course, both starting and finishing at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. The 25 km loop includes significa..

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 Bear River Trail Race, held in Evanston, Wyoming, offers a scenic trail running experience along the Bear River and through Bear River State Park. This inaugural event features three distances: a 10K, half marathon, and 17-mile race, catering to various skill levels. The courses combine lush riv..

Dances with Dirt Devil's Lake is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning landscape of Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, known for its unique geological features. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this midsummer adventure offers various race distances, including 10K, half marathon, full marathon, 50K,..