Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Take on OUTLAST Gulf of America, a six hour beach endurance challenge on Padre Island where you run a 5K loop every hour on sand. Earn leather patches, a wooden medal and national ranking while racing against the clock and tide.

Celebrate winter trails at Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival, a daytime event returning for the first time in 30 years at Bridle Trails State Park. Pick 5 mile to 50k loops or relay teams and support the Bridle Trails Park Foundation.

The Frozen Toe 10K will take place in Roanoke on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Take on scenic single track trails in Morgan Monroe State Forest with 10 mile and 20 mile options on January 11 in Martinsville, IN. Aid stations with fireplaces and hearty race fare make this a cozy winter trail challenge.

Join a scenic 5K trail run through Kiplinger Conservancy in Palm City, FL on Jan 11, 2026, supporting the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center. Limited to 150 runners, the non technical course, race swag, and awards make for a fun community morni..

Join the Time Travel Half Marathon in Tampa on Jan 11, 2026 with 5k, 10k, 1 mile and kids races plus virtual entries. In person runners enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing and free photos for a lively finish line.

Tackle a very hilly 10 mile loop on the legendary Psycho Wyco trails in Wyandotte County Lake Park. Field limited to 100 runners, with timing, swag, finisher hardware and a hearty bowl of chili to celebrate your finish.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Southern Tour Ultra in Wilmington NC Jan 16 and 17, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay options run as repeated 10 mile loops at the race site. Support, camping, and shuttle service make it a weekend ultrarunning festival.

Tackle scenic Florida trails at Long Haul 100 in Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland. Choose the epic 100 mile challenge or a shorter 12.5 mile loop and enjoy wildlife, aid stations and a finisher buckle.

Take on a crisp winter trail at Gannett Hill in Naples, NY with 4, 8 or 12 mile options around a scenic 4 mile loop. Warm up afterward in the heated lodge with pancakes, hot drinks and a cozy fireside finish.

Shippey Endurance Runs is a winter trail ultra at Beaumont Scout Reservation offering 20 miles up to 100 miles, a 100k and a five person 100 mile relay over rugged single track and jeep roads. Indoor aid stations and on site camping.

Tackle trails and river crossings at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon and 5 Mile in Gibsonville NC on Jan 17, 2026, with hoodie, medal and post race food and beer. In person and virtual distances plus ruck entries.

Coldwater Rumble Trail Runs in Goodyear AZ on Jan 17 2026 offers desert trail races from short loops to ultras in the Sierra Estrella foothills. Rugged single track, sandy washes and big desert views await.

Tackle rugged single track and rolling hills at the Huff N' Puff Trail Races in Jackson, GA, with marathon, half marathon and 5K distances. All finishers receive a lightweight hoodie and medal and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

Cowboy YETI is a rugged trail race at Bastrop State Park with distances from 7K to 100K and a 20K ruck option. Expect rocky single track, hilly loops, well stocked aid stations, and a fully marked course; bring your own water system.

Run scenic singletrack around Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains at the Tsali Ultra near Bryson City NC. Choose 8K, 30K or 50K on groomed trails with aid stations; the 50K hosts the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships.

Take on the Whitewalker Ultra 100k in Palmyra WI, a two loop 100k over scenic Ice Age Trail and Scuppernong trails. Expect rugged single track, aid stations on course, and a 24 hour finish limit for a true winter challenge.

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Tackle rugged Ouachita singletrack at Pashubee Trailhead with 50K, 25K or 10 mile options. Expect extremely technical terrain, big climbs and a remote start, then celebrate at a cozy post race party with unique finisher swag.