Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Hurricane Creek Half Marathon, held annually in Joseph, Oregon, offers a challenging and scenic out-and-back course starting at 4,200 feet elevation and climbing to 5,100 feet. The half marathon features a mix of paved and maintained dirt roads with stunning views of the Wallowa Mountains, Eagle..

The Bubbletown What The Duck Ultra is a 12-hour ultra marathon taking place at Spring Meadows Park in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Participants can run solo or as part of a team, with the course consisting of a 1.4192-mile loop on a smooth dirt and crushed rock surface. All participants receive a..

The PeaPot Jones 5k Trail Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run/Walk is set to take place in Longs, SC, on May 24, 2025. This charity event aims to raise awareness and support for families with children facing disabilities and rare diseases. Participants can choose between a 5k trail run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk,..

The 6 Hours of Power event at John Bryan State Park invites participants to run as many 5K loops as possible within a six-hour timeframe. Organized by Wolf Pack Adventures, the race encourages runners to complete at least four loops to officially finish. The event showcases the park's stunning limes..

The NSRF Long Island Lemonade Trail 5K is a refreshing spring trail run held at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY. The course features a mix of pavement, dirt roads, and hard-packed trails suitable for vehicles, offering a scenic and varied running experience. Participants can enjoy hydration..

The Suicide Hill Trail Run, taking place in Little River, Kansas, on May 24, 2025, is a celebrated annual event featuring a variety of races including a 10K run, 5K run, and a unique Pony Express 3-person relay. Participants can also engage in youth events and a 10K ruck, which involves hiking with..

The Virginia Creeper 10 Miler is a running event taking place in Abingdon, Virginia, on May 24, 2025. This race features an out-and-back course along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail, primarily consisting of dirt and gravel surfaces. Participants will run five miles out before turning around to com..

The Fools Trail Race, taking place on May 24, 2025, in Peninsula, OH, offers a unique running experience on the scenic trails of Camp Manatoc. Participants can choose from four events: a 2-hour, 4-hour, or 8-hour solo run, or an 8-hour relay for teams of four. The course features a 5k loop through l..

The Red Cedar Trail Half Marathon and 38k takes place at Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois, offering a scenic and challenging course primarily on the Red Cedar Trail. Scheduled for May 24, 2025, the event features a half marathon and a 38k race, with a new second loop added for increased di..

The Ridge to River 10 Miler, held annually at Barboursville Park in West Virginia, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience. The 10-mile course features 1,000 feet of elevation gain, beginning with four miles through deep woods and single-track trails. Runners then transition to a fa..

The Happy Tail Wine Trail 5k is a fun and inclusive running event held at 53rd Winery in Louisa, Virginia. Participants can enjoy a scenic cross-country course around vineyards, with options for a 5k race, a 1-mile fun run for children aged 5-13, and a dog jog for furry friends. The event promotes c..

The Capital Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in Lorton, Virginia, featuring a unique format where participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. The race supports experienced backyard ultrarunners aiming to push their limits, with a maximum of 60 partic..

The Placerville Path Memorial Day Run is a scenic running event held on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville, California. It features multiple race options, including a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon, with courses passing through beautiful oak trees, rolling hills, and picturesque views...

The Sri Chinmoy 13-Hour Ultra is a timed endurance race held in Seattle, Washington, featuring a 1.54-mile loop course with scenic views of Lake Washington and the surrounding woods. Participants can compete solo or as part of relay teams in various race durations, including 3, 7, and 13 hours. The..

The Crown of the Crest is a trail running event held at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska, organized by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz). The event features multiple races, including a full marathon, a 100-mile ultramarathon, a half marathon, and a unique 13-hour run called Lucky 13. Run..

Feel The Burn Trail Runs is a challenging trail running event held in Burns Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The race offers multiple distances including 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K, with an additional 10K ruck event and a free kids' 1-mile trail fun run. The course features dense, scenic forests with..

The Memorial Day Flag Run is a patriotic trail running and rucking event held at the Black Canyon City Trailhead in Arizona. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K distances, either running or hiking, with the option to carry a 35-pound rucksack. The out-and-back courses traverse the scenic Blac..

The OC Trail Runners Group Run is a free, social trail running event held in Newport Coast, California. Taking place on May 3, 2025, the run is non-competitive and designed for runners of all levels to enjoy the outdoors and camaraderie. Participants will explore different routes each time, with the..

The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon, held annually on Memorial Day Weekend in Puyallup, Washington, offers 50-mile and 50k race options. Starting and finishing at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup, runners traverse the scenic, mostly paved Foothills Trail with minimal elevation changes. The 50k route hea..

The Forever Brave Half Marathon in Valencia, California, is part of a multi-distance running event held at West Creek Park. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, 15k, or the half marathon, which consists of three 4.37-mile loops on an easy-to-follow out-and-back trail course. Aid stations are availa..