Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run is an exciting running event scheduled for June 21, 2025, at McFarland Park in Ames, Iowa. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K trail run, featuring a mix of single track, prairie, and gravel paths as the sun sets on a summer evening. A porti..

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, MD, is the opening race of the 14th annual Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers two trail race distances: approximately 5K (3.3 miles) with 200 feet elevation gain and 10K (6.4 miles) with..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

The Two Hearted Trail Run, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place in the stunning wilderness of northeastern Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This event features three race distances: a 50K, a marathon, and a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of the picturesque Two Hearted River, famou..

Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble is an exciting trail race set in the picturesque Susan River Canyon. Participants can choose from three distances: a 22K, a 14K, and a 7K, all starting and ending at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. The race features a scenic loop course that includes the Bizz Johnson Tr..

The Dizzy GOAT is a unique running event held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE, where participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours. Runners can set their own pace, take breaks, and enjoy the scenic 3-mile loop. The event encourages fun and personal challenges, with a participant..

The YMCA Hometown Heroes Trail 5K is a challenging trail run held in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, organized by the Northern Dauphin County YMCA along with Harrisburg YMCA Races and Harrisburg Area YMCA. The event features a 5K trail course winding through scenic trails around the YMCA grounds, offe..

The Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K is an exciting running event set in the scenic Vermont forest, featuring rolling hills and vibrant vegetation. Participants will start near the Montpelier Rec Pool and navigate a challenging course that includes 95% single track with technical roots and rocks, of..

The Catoctin 50k Trail Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in Cunningham Falls State Park near Frederick, Maryland. The race features a demanding out-and-back course on rocky, hilly trails through scenic forests and streams, with multiple aid stations providing water, snacks, and electrolytes. P..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is an off-road multisport event held in South Bend, Indiana, and part of the XTERRA World Tour. It offers a variety of races including a full-distance triathlon (800m swim, 24K bike, 7K run), duathlon, trail run, and a kayak triathlon, suitable for individuals and relay..

The Strawberry Solstice Run is an annual 10-hour overnight trail race held in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, organized by the Driftless Trail Collective. Participants run a 5.25-mile loop through the scenic Driftless Area, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn. The event features traditional aid stat..

The Denali Ultras is an endurance running event taking place from June 21 to June 23, 2025, in Paxson, Alaska. Participants can choose from three race distances: 135 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers, with options for charity bibs that support the Denali Education Center or a charity of their..

The TARC Blue Hills Skyline Trail Run is a challenging 12K race set in the scenic Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. Participants will tackle approximately 2,300 feet of elevation gain on a rugged course featuring rocky terrain, steep climbs, and technical descents, all while enjoying..

The Summer Solstice Trail Run is an early morning trail running event held at Gay City State Park in Hebron, Connecticut. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three race distances: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 8 miles. The 8-mile race is part of the 2025 Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series and the USATF-CT..

The Jackal Trail Marathon is an annual race held in Jackson, Tennessee, and is part of a series of five consecutive marathons in June 2025. The event features a 3.75-mile trail loop, which participants run seven times to complete the marathon. Known for its scenic foliage-covered trail, the race is..

The Ghost Town Trail Challenge is an endurance event held on June 21, 2025, along the historic Ghost Town Trail in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose from three distances: a full 32-mile challenge, a half 16-mile challenge, or a 7.5-mile friends and family challenge. The event begins..

The Dude Peak Derby Trail Race is an exciting 16-mile trail running event set in Salt Lake City, UT, featuring a challenging course with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners will start at Memory Grove Park and navigate through City Creek Canyon, tackling steep climbs and technical trails to..

The Little Carolina - Trail Race is set to take place in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, on June 21, 2025. This inaugural event features a unique 5K loop that participants can run up to three times, earning special pins for each completed loop. The race welcomes all speeds, including hiking, rucking, walking,..

Strawberry Fields Forever is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Participants can choose from various distances, including 10K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles, all on a scenic loop course that features dirt and gravel trails. The event offers a uniqu..

The Angel Island Half Marathon is a unique running event set in the picturesque Angel Island State Park, offering stunning 360-degree views of the San Francisco Bay. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5-mile race, both of which include a ferry ride from Tiburon. The event combines..