Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, pairing a park-centered trail race with the Pawpaw Festival. The events offer a 10-mile main course and a 5-mile option (plus hiker variants) that wind along the James River: riverfront flats, open fields, and shady..

Bear Brook Trail Races take place at Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire. The event offers three trail races: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K (the 10K follows Mindy’s Loop). The Marathon doubles the Half Marathon route.Runners encounter diverse terrain—from beautiful single-track thr..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The Dirt Circuit is an endurance trail race held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. It offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour races on a 2.9-mile loop of cross-country style trails through fields and woods, with two wooden bridges and scenic views around Panther Creek. Runners start and..

The Tiger 10 Miler is an annual trail race held at Byron Forest Preserve and the Nardi Equine Prairie in Byron, Illinois. The 8th edition of this event features a challenging 10-mile course with twists, turns, and hills through scenic natural areas. Participants receive a custom finisher's medal and..

The Wolf Creek Wrangle is a challenging trail running event held annually at the historic Eatons' Ranch near Wolf, Wyoming, under the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, it offers four rugged distances: 5, 7, 13.1, and 18 miles. Known as the "toughest trail in..

Mountain Lakes 100 is Oregon’s scenic 100‑mile ultramarathon staged at Olallie Lake. Runners cover a looped course that includes roughly 60 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, weaving through dozens of lakes with mountain views and a mix of technical rocky sections. The event is renowned for its stron..

The Moore Mountain Trail Run, held annually in Klamath Falls, Oregon, offers runners three distances: 5K, half marathon, and 30K. The courses feature over 90% high-quality single-track trails with stunning views of Upper Klamath Lake and Mt. Shasta.The 5K is a fun yet technically challenging run wit..

The In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 Miler is a trail running event held at Frontenac State Park in Frontenac, Minnesota. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that traverses diverse terrain including rolling prairies, single-track trails, and challenging climbs. The race offers a scenic and..

Half Day at the Lake is a unique ultra-running event held in Evanston, Illinois, featuring 6- and 12-hour race options. The race takes place on a scenic 2-mile loop along Chicago’s north shore lakefront path, passing through Evanston’s lakefront and Northwestern University’s campus. The course is a..

The Bull Run Reunion Run 2025 is a 3-mile cross country race held in Parkton, Maryland, at Hereford High School. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this event is part of the Bull Run Cross Country Invitational and is open to all ages. The Reunion Run is the seventh race of the day, offering participa..

Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra, part of the Backyard Ultra Series, is staged in West Point, Iowa at South Park near Pollmiller Lake Campgrounds (61 5th Street). Runners tackle 4.167-mile loops consisting of paved path/road, crushed gravel, and a bit of trail, with about 175 feet of elevation per lap. T..

The Ranch Run is a trail running event held at Priefert Ranch in Mount Pleasant, Texas, on September 20, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 15K race, both taking place on gravel, pasture, and uneven ranch surfaces. The event features medals for top finishers in various age categories,..

Rocky Ridge is a trail race set in the Las Trampas Wilderness near San Ramon, California. The event offers a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K through rugged hills and scenic vistas. The course is demanding and not beginner-friendly, rewarding perseverance with trails and views few runners will see, fo..

Rensselaerville Ramble Trail Run & Walk is a fundraising event held in Rensselaerville, New York. The Ramble starts and ends at the Huyck Preserve's Eldridge Research Center and guides participants through the Preserve's forested trails. Runners and walkers can choose from 2-mile, 5-mile, or 8-mile..

Wild Goose Trail Festival takes place at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey. The event offers a true Trail Festival with distances spanning from a 1-mile kids race to 100 miles, plus 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 36-hour format (with lightweight and heavyweight rucking divisions). The course co..

The Woodstock Warrior is a challenging trail running event held at Seven Bends State Park in Woodstock, Virginia. It features a roughly 10-mile loop course with mixed terrain including gravel roads, two-track dirt roads, and single-track trails, with about 1800 feet of elevation gain per loop. The r..

Sprint for Survivors is a fundraising running and walking event in Marysville, Ohio, at Jim Simmons Trail. It offers a 1-mile walk, a 5k, and a 10k, inviting participants of all levels. The event raises awareness of human trafficking and supports She Dreams Again, a faith-based nonprofit aiding trau..

IMTUF 100, the Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival, returns for its 14th edition, based at Jug Mountain Ranch just south of McCall, Idaho. The festival offers two distances: a 100-mile ultramarathon and a 20-mile race, forming a challenging weekend of mountain trail running. The course uses the same..

The Wandering Wolves event in Kansas City, KS, offers 50k, 25k, and 12k trail races starting from Shelter 14 at Wyandotte County Lake Park. The course features a scenic, mostly single-track trail loop with some rocky and rooty sections, providing a moderately technical but fast and competitive race..