Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Dirt Circuit is an ultra-running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Set around scenic Cherokee Lake, the race features a 2.9-mile loop trail combining wide and single-track paths through fields and woods, including two wooden bridge crossings. The event offers multi..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

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 Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra is a challenging endurance event hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, featuring a 100-mile run, a 55K run, a 100-mile mountain bike race, and relay options. The race takes place in northern Arizona, starting in Flagstaff and finishing at the Gr..

The Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in West Point, Iowa, at South Park and Pollmiller Lake Campgrounds. Participants run repetitive 4.167-mile loops on a course featuring paved bike paths, roads, crushed gravel, and trails, with minimal elevation gain. The r..

The Three Course Challenge is an annual cross-country running event held at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. It features three distinct courses—Easy (4,300m), Moderate (5,000m), and Difficult (5,000m)—designed to test athletes' endurance and mental toughness across varied terrain including grass, di..

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..

Liberty's Lost Treasure is a trail running event held in Guthrie, Oklahoma, featuring distances of 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K. The race takes place on the scenic Lake Liberty Trail, known for its fun, flowy, and fast single-track paths that currently span 10 miles with ongoing expansions...

The Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race, held in Hooksett, New Hampshire, is a scenic trail run starting at Heads Pond trail and finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. The course features a hard-packed stone dust surface transitioning into a wooded conservation trail, offering a natural and enjoyable..

The Morgan Hill Trail Races, held in Morgan Hill State Forest near Fabius, NY, offer a range of challenging trail running events including a 100km ultra, 100km relay, marathon, half marathon, and a half marathon hike. The courses feature scenic single-track trails along the Onondaga Trail, passing m..

The Barkley Fall Classic is a challenging 50-kilometer trail race held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, designed to emulate the legendary Barkley Marathons. The course features rugged terrain through the Brushy Mountains, with significant climbs and descents, scenic vistas, and limited course m..

The In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 Miler is a trail running event held at Frontenac State Park in Frontenac, Minnesota. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that traverses diverse terrain including rolling prairies, single-track trails, and challenging climbs. The race offers a scenic and..

A Day in the Park in Lebanon, Ohio, is a USTAF-certified ultrarunning event held at Miller Ecological Park featuring a flat, scenic 1-mile crushed gravel loop. The event offers a 24-hour timed race and a new 6-hour option, ideal for first-time ultrarunners or marathoners. Participants can choose to..

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..

The Gull Lake 25K is a challenging trail running event held at Massey's Meadow Trail Head in Dryfork Canyon near Vernal, Utah. This 25-kilometer loop course features an elevation gain of 3,461 feet and offers stunning views of Marsh Peak, Lake Mountain, and the vibrant fall foliage of the Uintah Mou..

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 Mountain Marmot Trail Run, presented by Durango Running Company, is a challenging 12-mile trail race held at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado. The course features a steady climb of about 1,800 feet from the base to the top of Lift 8, followed by a downhill return, offering stunning views of..

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 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 Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, featuring scenic runs along the James River, through open fields, shaded forests, and past historic cabin ruins. The event offers a 10-mile race and a shorter 5-mile option, both incorporating diverse terrain in..