Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon hosted by the Williamstown Badger at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, New Jersey. The centerpiece is a 24-hour challenge built from 24 laps of a 5K loop on winery grounds, totaling 74.4 miles for solo runners; 12-hour and 6-hour options are also offered, along w..

Palos Park Spooky Shuffle 2025 is a 5K and 10K trail run/walk held at Swallow Cliff South Forest Preserve in Palos Park, IL, organized by the Palos Park Department of Recreation & Parks in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Runners traverse the Sag Valley Trail System on wide, unp..

The Iola Fall Classic Trail Race is a new annual event hosted by the Iola Winter Sports Club in Iola, Wisconsin. It features three trail races—the 25k, 10k, and 5k—set on a mix of single-track and cross-country ski trails. The event emphasizes a family-friendly, fall-running atmosphere with post-rac..

The ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k, presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is held in Centerville, Ohio, with a 5k course on Grant Park trails. Marketed as a "small race," it relies on a volunteer team to offer a high-quality experience for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course weav..

Coastal Walk & 5K Run is a charity running and walking event held at Assateague State Park in Berlin, Maryland, located at 6915 Stephen Decatur Highway. Organised to support Coastal Hospice, it offers two options: a Coastal Hospice 5K Run and a Coastal Hospice 2 Mile Walk. The 5K course starts on a..

Location: Palm Harbor, Florida, on the Pinellas Trail with Start/Finish at De Bine Brewing Company (993 Florida Ave). Distances: a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Atmosphere: inaugural Halloween-themed event encouraging participants to wear “Creepin' It Real” costumes, creating a festive c..

River City 5K in Danville, Virginia, features a flat, fast out-and-back course that starts and finishes on the MLK Bridge at 215 Main St. The 5K is offered as a Run and a Walk and runs along the paved Danville Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River, blending street sections with park paths. It is a chip-t..

The Running Pumpkin is a nonprofit-supported 5K race held in Lexington, Kentucky, along the Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. Hosted by Gleaning Housing, the inaugural event invites runners and walkers to don pumpkin-themed attire or bring a pumpkin to celebrate a festive fall season. The course runs al..

Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry is a running event hosted by Martin Marietta in Williamsport, Maryland. It offers a 5 Mile Challenge, a Family Friendly 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run for all levels. The 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K travel on rolling roads and packed gravel around the quarry; the 5 Mile goes int..

The John Bryan Trail Race, held in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event set in John Bryan State Park, known for its stunning limestone gorge and views along the Little Miami State and National Scenic River. The race weekend features multiple distances including a half marathon (two..

The 9th Annual Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place in Sanford, Michigan, at Meridian Early College High School. This Halloween-themed event features a 5K trail run and walk on the school's cross country course, supporting the Meridian Band Department. Participants are encouraged to wear cost..

Located in Hillsdale, Kansas, The Unbridled 50 Mile offers 50 Mile, 50K, and 10 Mile options on a demanding 10-mile loop. The self-supported race unfolds on a mix of technical single-track horse trails (about 90%), with 10% pavement or gravel and a few hills. Start/Finish is at the Army Corp of Engi..

The First Annual Friends of Leasburg Dam Ringtail Cat Trail Run is a fundraising event organized by the Friends of Leasburg Dam State Park. Proceeds will support improvements to native plant gardens, educational programs, and other projects enhancing the park's beauty and history. Participants can c..

Man Against Horse Race takes place in Prescott, Arizona, offering 50-mile, 25-mile, and half-marathon courses where endurance runners share the same trails with horses. The 50-mile loop climbs Mingus Mountain to about 7,600 feet, with roughly 7,300 feet of ascent and descent, on a mix of single-trac..

The Field Fest 5K Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event program includes a trail race and a separate children’s fun run. Distances offered: 5K Trail Run Kids One Mile Fun Run The event is held to support the University of Mississippi Research Foundation. The event loca..

Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is an Owosso, Michigan event hosted at the Fitness Coliseum. It features a 5k loop along the scenic Shiawassee River Trail and a shorter 1.5-mile option labeled “Would Rather Walk for Coffee/Beer,” open to kids, dogs, and strollers. Participants receive a long-sleeve shir..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..

FSR 100 is Tennessee’s epic mountain road race held in Copperhill. The event features a 102-mile loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains, billed as a 100-mile adventure. Runners contend nearly 15,000 feet of total elevation gain as they traverse rugged mountain roads and runnable segm..

The Sewanee Slammer is a 20-mile trail race held in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring a scenic loop along the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau. Runners experience beautiful overlooks, geologic formations, lakes, ponds, and upland deciduous forests. The course st..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.