Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run scenic coastal trails at Deception Pass State Park on December 13 and 14, 2025 with 50K, 25K and a kids 1K fun run. Expect technical single track, bluff views and two crossings of the iconic bridge.

The Tinsel Trot 10k in Louisa, VA, is a festive cross-country running event held at Southern Revere Cellars. The course loops around the winery property, with the 10k consisting of four laps and the 5k two laps, featuring gentle terrain wit..

The 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail takes place in Tucson, Arizona, and offers two festive races: a 5K and Santa’s Little Helper 1K, highlighted for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event embraces a holiday spirit with decorated courses, chee..

Take on the scenic Mount Hood golf course in Melrose with a 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk, limited to 250 entrants. Enjoy varied terrain, nutcracker awards and post race pasta while supporting local schools and Housing Families..

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Celebrate the season at the Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir, a festive 5 miles of single track, field and gravel trails ending with s'mores and hot cocoa. Part of the Foothills Run Series; register by Dec 1 to guarantee a hoodie.

Join the Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic at scenic Wakulla Springs State Park with 50 mile, 50K, marathon and a new marathon rucking division. The USATF certified marathon is Boston qualifying on a paved 10k loop.

Join the 36th Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run on December 13, 2025 in Grafton, Illinois. This 7.8 mile route winds through Pere Marquette State Park with hilly, scenic terrain plus pre race coffee, packet pickup in the lodge, and post ra..

Join SOHO HO AND AWAY WE GO! at Silver Coast Winery for a festive 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run through holiday vineyard scenes. Finishers enjoy Santa's Workshop with music, costumes, drinks, and proceeds supporting Combat Vets.

Join the Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, OH on December 13, 2025 for scenic, looped winter trail running with 25k and 50k options. Tackle multiple laps of the original BBTBU course with light aid at the loop start and finish.

Tackle rugged single track and desert washes at RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro, with a 13.1 mile half and a 6 mile option through scenic Tortolita Mountain Park. Enjoy challenging climbs, finisher awards and community fun.

Run until only one remains at SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra in Blydenburgh County Park on December 13 and 14, 2025, looping a rugged 4.167 mile trail. Day and night loops, limited crew access, and proceeds support the Long Island Greenbelt..

Explore the Lost Pines at Buescher State Park on December 13 for Texmas Trail Race, offering looped distances from a mile to a 104k ultra with relay and ruck options. Enjoy full aid, chip timing, a custom medal and free photos.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Tampa on December 13 with festive 1 Mile, 5k, 12k, kids dash and virtual options for the whole family. Timed 5k and 12k races include finisher medals, shirts, free photos and Toys for Tots do..

Run a festive 3 mile loop along the Manayunk canal on Dec 13 and bring canned goods to support North Light Community Center. Try Brooks shoes, sip hot chocolate and show up in your most festive holiday gear.

Join a free 17 mile run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail from Alvarado Station to Abingdon. Handmade mementos for top, middle and final finishers plus warm post race drinks and snacks.

Join the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2 on Saturday December 13 in South Orange for scenic looped trail races through South Mountain Reservation. Choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 mile and enjoy hilly single track, a giveaway and day of registration.

Run under the stars on fully marked fire road courses at Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with 5K and 10K night options. Bring a working headlamp, enjoy aid stations, and collect a finisher medal and shirt.

Run scenic single loop trails through old growth forest, oak hammocks and salt marshes at the Trail Running Festival in New Smyrna Beach. Choose 12K, 24K or the epic 48K, with aid stations, a finisher medal and post race food.

Join the Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas in Lore City for a festive trail run with 12K, 5K and family fun options. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Guernsey County Secret Santa and enjoy shirts, hot chocolate and medals.