Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park with 30K and 50K options on December 6, 2025. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, a 9 hour cut off, finisher medals, and awards for top overall and masters runners.

Run through waterfalls and valley views at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 to 7, 2025, with 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile trail options across rolling loops and steep climbs. Finishers earn commemorative swag and medals.

Take on scenic, high elevation singletrack at Staunton State Park with choices of 50K, 16 mile, or 8 mile courses. Limited field, well stocked aid stations, and a finisher shirt and medal make this mountain trail race a memorable challenge.

Join Caloosa Fest Ultra in Alva, FL on December 6, 2025 for trail runs of 5K, 25K and 50K on a scenic loop of rolling hills and technical singletrack. Festival atmosphere, stocked aid stations and cupless racing make for a memorable day.

Join the festive Santa on Trails 5K at Fontainebleau State Park on Dec 6 for a fun trail run with a Santa hat, tee and handmade medal. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the New Orleans Mission and enjoy refreshments.

Run the 37th annual Death Valley Trail through dramatic desert scenery and near North America's lowest point. Choose marathon, half marathon, or 10K on a quiet dirt road with a limit of 200 runners for an intimate challenge.

Run through hardwood forest and around John Barr Lake at the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race in Shepherdsville Kentucky. Distances range from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra with looped courses, support access and heated facilities.

Run the Brazos Bend 100 at Brazos Bend State Park near Needville, Texas with distances from a kids kilometer to marathon, 100K and 100 mile. Mostly flat tree canopy loops on gravel and dirt, and the 100 mile is a Western States qualifier.

Devil Dog Ultras in Prince William Forest Park offers 50K, 100K and 100 mile trail loops on well marked single track and rolling fire roads. Expect staffed aid stations, limited bunkhouse beds and a lively winter ultrarunning weekend.

Take on the Last Chance Ultra in Springfield on December 6 and 7, 2025 with trail ultras Saturday and a 10 miler Sunday. Add the Double Tap to race both days and claim bonus swag.

Run the Freight Train on Saturday December 6 2025 in Farmville Virginia, with distances from half marathon to 100K on a scenic rail trail. Cross the iconic High Bridge twice and earn a handcrafted pottery finisher award.

Join Krampuslauf in Lyme NH for a festive mountain trail run from the Dartmouth Ski Way lodge, offering 5K, 10K and a 9 hour multi lap challenge. Finish loops to earn a 10K medal with pins and upgrades to a 50K medal.

Mosaic Trail Race at Indian Mound Ranch on Dec 6, 2025 offers distances from youth 1 mile to 50k on scenic hill country single track. Enjoy race swag, chip timing and a youth finisher medal on challenging looped courses.

The Guv'nor Frozen 50 at Governor Dodge State Park on December 6, 2025 offers 50K, 25K and 15K on scenic winter single track with plenty of climb. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and help support the Driftless Trail project.

Run the Caloosa Fest 5K at Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva for a festival of trails, vendors and demos. Enjoy a scenic 5K, finisher medal and awards for the top three men and women in both morning and nighttime races.

Bigfoot at Salt Fork State Park in Kimbolton, Ohio on Dec 6 and 7 offers 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile courses on scenic rolling trails. Expect GPS tracking, clear markings, finisher swag and proceeds to local search and rescue.

Join Trail Animals Running Club Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells for scenic but rugged Skyline Trail loops with 8, 32, and 40 mile options. Expect rocky climbs, limited aid, cupless racing, and a friendly sold out vibe.

Run the 38th High Desert Ultra in Ridgecrest, California on December 6, 2025, with 50K, 30K, and a new 10K through scenic desert loops. Proceeds support youth running and community charities and all finishers get a handmade ceramic medal.

Run the flat, scenic High Bridge rail trail from Farmville in the Freight Train Ultra Marathon with half marathon, 50K and 100K options. Expect exposed bridges and open trail, friendly aid stations, and a festive finish at the historic Trai..

Run ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes in Fremont on December 6 for scenic, mostly flat courses along Alameda Creek with distances from 5K to marathon. Stocked aid stations, custom finisher medals, and timed results make it a fun day for all.