Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Chernisky Classic is an annual family-friendly running and walking event held in Ebensburg, PA, featuring a 5K and 10K race along the scenic Ghost Town Trail, named the 2020 DCNR Trail of the Year. The event includes a free Firecracker Race for children under 8, with firefighters present for int..

The Jackalope Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, it offers two distances: 4 miles and 8 miles. The event features scenic, spectator-friendly courses with bluff views, mountain scenery, creek..

The Kishwauketoe 5K Cross Country Run is a community-focused running event taking place in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk and a children's 1/4 mile walk/run for ages 10 and under. The course features scenic grass trails through hills, woods, and prairie, with..

The Finger Lakes 50s is an ultramarathon event held on July 5, 2025, in Hector, NY, within the Finger Lakes National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K, all starting early in the morning. The races take place on a 16.5-mile loop course featuring single-track trails, grass..

The Signal Peak Trail Runs is a challenging outdoor running event held in Emigrant Gap, California, featuring 50K and 24-mile courses. Participants will enjoy scenic views of Bear Valley, Lake Spaulding, Signal Peak, the South Yuba River, and North American River Canyons. The courses include technic..

The Lostine River Run, held in Lostine, Oregon, is one of Eastern Oregon's oldest running events, offering 10K, 5K, and 1-mile race options. The point-to-point course follows the scenic Lostine River, featuring mostly paved terrain with the feel of a trail run due to its stunning natural surrounding..

The Rancho Hills Trail Run - Summer is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic foothills of the South Bay Area, specifically within the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill, California. The race features a variety of distances, including 50K, trail marathon, 30K, hal..

The Afton Trail Run is a scenic and challenging trail running event held annually at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It features two race distances: a 50-kilometer ultramarathon and a 25-kilometer race, both set within the beautiful St. Croix River Valley.The course offers a mix of singletr..

The Grand Targhee Wildflower Run is a multi-day trail running event held in July 2025 at Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming. It features four races: a 50K ultra marathon on July 5th, and on July 6th, a half marathon, a 10K, and a kids' 1K race. The 50K course traverses scenic high-elevation ridgelines..

The Bangtail Divide 38K is a trail running event taking place in Bozeman, Montana, featuring a scenic course from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek along the Bangtail Divide Trail (Trail number 504). Scheduled for July 5, 2025, the race is open to participants aged 13 and older, with a registration fee..

The Hahns Peak Vertical Trail Race is an exhilarating 8-mile out-and-back trail run set in the stunning northern Colorado mountains. Established in 2017, this challenging race begins at the Quarry Lot and ascends to the summit of Hahns Peak, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Participants face a..

The Vail Hillclimb will take place in Vail on Saturday 5 July 2025.

Yosemite: Tuolumne Meadows is an immersive running adventure set in the stunning Sierra Nevada, taking place over five days. Participants will explore a variety of trails, including breathtaking views of alpine meadows, glaciated peaks, and serene lakes. The event features multiple running options e..

The Teton Mountaineering Cache Creek Trail Run is a celebrated annual event taking place in Jackson, Wyoming, on July 6, 2025. This year marks the 45th edition of the race, featuring an 18K trail run, an 18K trail hike, and a virtual run option for participants who prefer to complete the course at t..

The Red Wing Trail Challenge is an annual trail running event held in Lagrangeville, NY, organized by Conquer The World Endurance. Participants can choose between a 60K race with approximately 6,600 feet of elevation gain or a 15K race with about 1,650 feet of gain. The course features a scenic 15K..

The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is renowned as the world's toughest foot race, covering a grueling 135 miles (217 km) from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. This extreme endurance event features a challenging course with a total elevation gain of 14,600 feet (4,450 m) and a time limit of 48 ho..

The Seward Sizzler Trail Run is a summer evening event held at Seward Park in Seattle, featuring 4.2-mile and 10k courses through the park’s lush, old-growth forest. Participants can enjoy scenic trails surrounded by towering trees like Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir, with opportunities to hear w..

The Catamount Weekly Trail Running Race will take place in Williston on Tuesday 8 July 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Lebanon 7 Mile is part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series, held at Lebanon Hills County Park in Eagan, Minnesota. This trail race features a 7-mile loop on single and double-track trails, covering most of the park with an elevation gain of approximately 430 feet. Organized by Rocksteady Runn..

The Red Rock Wilderness Trail Run is a scenic 5k event taking place in the beautiful Red Rock Wilderness area, specifically at the Augustine Staging Area in Silverado, California. The course features a mix of fire roads and single track trails, with an elevation gain of 300 feet. Participants can ex..