Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Gull Lake 25K is a challenging trail running event held at Massey's Meadow Trail Head in Dryfork Canyon near Vernal, Utah. This 25-kilometer loop course features an elevation gain of 3,461 feet, offering runners stunning views of Marsh Peak, Lake Mountain, and the vibrant fall foliage of the Uin..

Ouray Mountain Trail Run takes place in Ouray, Colorado, on September 20, 2025, and covers 13 miles of mountainous terrain, starting and finishing at Fellin Park. A fundraiser for Ouray School, it’s hosted by PATT and the HS Outdoor Education Class to support student trips to Moab, Denver, Washingto..

Bramble Ramble takes place on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney campus in Sidney, Michigan. The event features a 5K Trail Run/Walk and a 10K Run (Michael J. Seaman Memorial).The course traverses the Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails, with more than four miles of marked paths through flat, wide trail..

Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA, offer a 10-mile trail run and a 5K along the shoreline and trails. For 2025, the courses are new: the 5K starts at Granite Beach, to Oak Point and Old County, then returns on new and old trails; the 10-mile route starts at South Granite..

The Champlain Bridge 5K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly event held at Crown Point State Historic Site and DEC Campsite in Crown Point, New York. The scenic 5K cross-country course winds through trails, roads, and fields, symbolizing hope and connection through the lighthouse and bridge..

The Three Course Challenge is an annual cross-country running event held at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. It features three distinct courses—Easy (4,300m), Moderate (5,000m), and Difficult (5,000m)—designed to test athletes' endurance and mental toughness across varied terrain including grass, di..

The Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race, held in Hooksett, New Hampshire, is a scenic trail run starting at Heads Pond trail and finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. The course features a hard-packed stone dust surface and wooded conservation trails, offering a natural and enjoyable running experien..

Run the Rock | Mount Airy is an exciting 5K trail race held at the active Luck Stone quarry in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this unique event offers runners an adrenaline-pumping experience through a gravel course within a working rock quarry. Open to all ages up to..

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

Cloud Cap takes runners on Mt. Hood’s northern slopes via two loop-style courses— a Mountain Marathon (26.3 miles, 4,800 ft ascent, 4,700 ft descent) and a Half Marathon (13.3 miles, 2,400 ft ascent, 2,400 ft descent). The routes use trails and rugged Cloud Cap Road through the Cloud Cap–Tilly Jane..

The Fox Trot 5K in Murray, Utah, is a community running event held at 6351 S 900 E, offering both 5K and 10K race distances. This event aims to raise awareness and support for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Participants can expect a well-organized race exp..

All of the Above Trail Fest is held at Northfield Mountain Recreation Area in Northfield, Massachusetts. A collaboration between Beast Coast Trail Running and The Venture Out Project, the festival centers on inclusivity for queer and transgender runners and their allies, celebrating people over boxe..

Death by 5k Tulsa is a 24-hour endurance challenge by RunStrong Events in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Runners complete ten 5-kilometer loops over a 24-hour period on a paved river trail that loops across the river twice, starting and finishing at River West 23rd Street Park. The format emphasizes mental and ph..

ACT Trail Fest is the Arundel Conservation Trust’s 5th annual trail event in Arundel, Maine. On September 20, 2025, participants can choose from a 5k, 10k, or half-marathon along the ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and the Eastern Trails, starting and finishing at the Arundel Municipal Building parking lot..

The 2025 FAAP Fall Classic, held at North Park near Pittsburgh, PA, is a classic cross-country Race/Walk run on scenic park trails, with portions along the Rachel Carson Trail during early fall foliage. It offers three distances: 20K, 10K, and 5K, with starts and finishes at the North Harmar Pavilio..

The Crimson Canyons Ultra, held in Richfield, Utah, offers a unique trail running experience through the scenic Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest. The event features three distances: a challenging 60k ultra that ascends White Pine Peak (10,200 ft) and descends via the Spinal Tap MTB Trail,..

The Mt. Umunhum Marathon, Race to the Top and Down, is a challenging trail running event held in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose, California. This marathon features a rugged course that begins at the Hacienda Entrance and ascends to the summit of Mt.Umunhum, one of the prominent peaks in t..

Gaspin Through the Aspens is a trail running event held in American Fork Canyon, Utah, featuring 50K and 25K race distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, runners navigate pristine single-track trails with significant mountain elevation gains. The course is well-marked and sup..

Race the Rocks Mountain Challenge is a 50K mountain run set in the City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park near Almo, Idaho. The cross-country course winds primarily on single-track trails amid granite spires, featuring the legendary Log Run—a 1,500-foot ascent in about a mile. Ru..

Located in Pinson, Alabama at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (3906 Turkey Creek Rd), the Darter Dash is a 5k and 10k trail run presented by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society (BUTS). Runners traverse wooded trails with moderate elevation and a stretch of pavement, along Turkey Creek, in a preserve kno..