Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K is an annual event held in Rockmart, Georgia, on the scenic property of the founder of All For His Glory Ministries. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this 4th edition offers two 5K race options: a traditional road course and a more adventurous trail course featur..

Mountain Lakes 100 is a scenic 100-mile trail race held at Olallie Lake, Oregon, featuring rugged and technical terrain with rocky sections and stunning mountain views. The course includes about 60 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail and passes dozens of lakes, showcasing some of Oregon's best trail..

The No Name Trail Races, now known as the Cheeseboro Canyon Trail Run, take place in Cheeseboro National Park, Agoura, California, within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The event offers multiple distances including a challenging 50K ultra marathon with nearly 5,000 feet of elev..

Half Day at the Lake is a unique 6- or 12-hour ultra-running event held in Evanston, Illinois, along a scenic 2-mile loop featuring the lakefront and Northwestern University campus. The course combines paved paths and crushed gravel, offering beautiful views of the Chicago skyline. Runners share the..

The Tiger 10 Miler is an annual trail race held at Byron Forest Preserve and the Nardi Equine Prairie in Byron, Illinois. This 10-mile course features twists, turns, and hills, offering a challenging and scenic run through natural settings. Participants receive a custom finisher's medal, shirt, and..

The Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California, featuring scenic courses along the shoreline and single-track trails. The event offers two distances: a 10-mile trail run and a 5K, both with new courses for 2025. The 10-mile course includ..

The Mt. A Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at the summit of Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine. The 9th edition features two distances: a 5K and a 1 Mile course, suitable for running, hiking, rolling, or strolling.The race is timed manually by the local York High School Cross Country Te..

The 4sta Hike is an annual trail running event held at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois, along the Mississippi River. Participants run a challenging 1-mile loop featuring smooth single track, rocks, roots, downed trees, and steep gradients up to 48%. The course offers two option..

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..

J Treequinox is a 12-hour ultrarunning event held on a private 20+ acre desert property near downtown Joshua Tree, California. The race features a 1-mile loop course, offering a low-key atmosphere ideal for runners new to ultra distances who can pace themselves one lap at a time. Participants enjoy..

The Darter Dash, hosted by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, is an annual 5K and 10K trail race held in Pinson, Alabama. Set amidst the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the course features moderate elevation and runs alongside the creek, with a short paved sect..

The Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival (IMTUF 100) is a challenging mountain ultramarathon held annually near McCall, Idaho, starting and finishing at Jug Mountain Ranch. The 2025 event, marking its 14th year, features a 100-mile race beginning Saturday and a 20-mile race on Sunday. Known for its r..

The Best of the West Marathon and Half Marathon take place at West Branch State Park Beach in Ravenna, Ohio. This event celebrates the newly designated Buckeye Trail section, a state-recognized trail known for its scenic oak-hickory forests and diverse wildlife. The marathon is an out-and-back cours..

The Crimson Canyons Ultra, held in Richfield, Utah, offers trail running adventures through the scenic Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest. The event features three distances: a challenging 60k ultra that ascends White Pine Peak (10,200 ft) and descends via the Spinal Tap MTB Trail, a new hal..

The Mt. Umunhum Marathon, Race to the Top and Down, is a challenging trail running event held in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose, California. This marathon features a rugged course that begins at the Hacienda Entrance and ascends to the summit of Mt.Umunhum, one of the prominent peaks in t..

The John Colter Run is a rugged 7.5-mile trail race held at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, Montana. The course starts with 1.5 miles on paved/gravel roads, followed by 5.5 miles of challenging trails reminiscent of the historic Lewis and Clark expedition era. Unique features includ..

The Bear Brook Trail Races, held in Allenstown, New Hampshire, showcase the scenic beauty of Bear Brook State Park with its diverse trails, including single track paths, steep hills, and blueberry fields. The event offers three race distances: a 10K following "Mindy's Loop," a Half Marathon, and a M..

The Broken Cabin 10k is a trail running event held just outside Batavia, NY, on a privately owned trail system suitable for runners of all levels. This inaugural race aims to create a friendly, backyard race atmosphere that emphasizes fun and quality. The course offers a welcoming environment for pa..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation will take place in Millersburg on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The ACT Trail Fest, held in Arundel, Maine, is an annual trail running event organized by the Arundel Conservation Trust. Participants can choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon course that winds through the scenic ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and Eastern Trails, featuring beautiful woodland and stream..