Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Wrun for Wray Targhee Hillclimb is a challenging 4.2-mile uphill race with a 2,200-foot elevation gain, held at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming. This event honors the memory of Wray Landon and supports the Wray Landon Legacy Fund. Participants race from the base area to the top of Fred's m..

The Heroes Day 5k Trail Walk / Run is a family-friendly wellness event held at Shadow Lake in Woodsfield, Ohio. This off-road trail event offers multiple options including a 5k competitive run, 5k competitive walk, non-competitive run/walk, kids fun run, and a special category for first responders i..

The Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler is a trail ultramarathon held at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio. Scheduled for late June, it offers two distances: a 50-mile race consisting of three counterclockwise loops and a 50k race with two loops on scenic single-track trails around Caesar Cre..

The Timberview Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado. Celebrating its sixth year in 2025, the race offers three distances: 5K, 5 Mile, and 10 Mile, catering to runners of all ages and skill levels. The courses feature scenic foothill trails with view..

The Hell On Gravel Run in El Dorado, Kansas, offers a challenging 50K, marathon, and half marathon on a gravel course. The event features a rugged atmosphere suited for endurance runners seeking a unique off-road experience. Races start early in the morning with strict time limits to ensure safety a..

The Western States Endurance Run is a prestigious 100-mile ultramarathon held in Olympic Valley, California, starting at the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The course follows the historic Western States Trail, stretching from Olympic Valley to Auburn through rugged and remote terrain. Runners fac..

The Dawn to Dusk Endurance Run is an ultramarathon event held at Camp Sinawa near Valders, Wisconsin. The race features multiple timed events including 24-hour, 15.5-hour, 8.5-hour (Dusk to Dawn), 8-hour, and 6-hour runs. The course is a 4.5-mile loop primarily through wooded terrain, combining roll..

The Night Hawk 50K, 20M, and 10M is an annual trail running event held at Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kansas. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, the race offers three distances: a 10-mile loop, a 20-mile double loop, and a 50K triple loop, each covering approximately 10.3 miles per loop. The course..

The SISU 24 Ultra PNW is a unique endurance event held at Camp Sheppard near Enumclaw, Washington, in the scenic Cascade Mountains close to Mount Rainier National Park. Participants can choose from a 24-hour solo or team adventure, or tackle the challenging 100-mile race with a 32-hour cutoff and ov..

The Yellowstone Trail Race, held near West Yellowstone, Montana, offers a scenic trail running experience just outside Yellowstone National Park. Participants can choose from 50K, 25K, and 10K distances, all starting and finishing at the Rendezvous Ski Trails within the Custer Gallatin National Fore..

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge, held in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a unique trail running event featuring golf-inspired scoring rather than traditional timing. Participants tackle 9 "holes" for the 50K and 3 for the 10-mile race, each hole being a 3-4 mile trail segment with elevation gains averagi..

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. The race features a challenging one-mile loop course with a 150-foot elevation gain, woodsy trails, fast runnable sections, and a sandy downhill stretch. Participants must complete each loop within 20 m..

Many On The Genny is a 45-mile trail ultramarathon held in Letchworth State Park, Castile, New York. The course features both sides of the park's famous gorge, offering runners a challenging mix of single track trails, fields, footbridges, and bridle paths. Participants experience stunning vistas an..

The Blue Mountain Bash is a 5K trail race held in the scenic Blue Mountains of southeast Washington, within the Umatilla National Forest near Pomeroy. The out-and-back course starts at Boundary Trailhead and follows the wide, rolling North-South Trail to Rose Springs SnoPark, making it ideal for bot..

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K is a challenging trail run held annually at the Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky, within the scenic Red River Gorge area. This 5K race takes place on private property, offering participants spectacular views and natural arches along a hilly course that tests..

The Centurion Ultra Trail Event, held in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut, is a challenging endurance race featuring a 2.1-mile loop with 193 feet of elevation gain through classic New England terrain including roots, rocks, and rolling hills. Participants can choose between running as many..

The John Cappis is a challenging 50K mountaineering event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring approximately 19,000 feet of elevation gain across rugged terrain. Participants summit several peaks around Silverton on an unmarked, mostly off-trail course with elevations ranging from 9,300 to 13,30..

The Night Owl 9k is a challenging trail race held at Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. The 9-kilometer course features a mix of single track, fire road, and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections including roots and twists, ideal for runners familiar with mountain bike-style tr..

The Chicopee Woods WildRUN is a trail running event held in Gainesville, Georgia, within the scenic 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. The race features 7-mile and 3-mile trail options that wind through rhododendron groves, cross creeks, and include a 140-foot suspension bridge, with rolling..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course marked with flags and glowsticks, featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, wooded trails, and a bridge crossing over the Ca..