Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Sam's Last Stand is a bold fatass style trail race that covers 96 miles along the Lone Star Hiking Trail through Sam Houston National Forest. Limited to 25 runners, participants must finish within a 36 hour cutoff on a lightly supported Lea..

Event overview The 40th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup and associated races take place on Saturday February 28, 2026, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. The program includes the following races: 50K Freestyle 50K Classic 25K Freestyle 25K..

Explore a scenic loop around Saint Marys Lake and Salem Forest with 17K, 34K and 50K options on mostly single track trails and about 500 ft of climb per lap. Limited to 100 runners, with pancakes served at the finish.

Run a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.

Run the Bay to Breakfast 8K through scenic Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola for a morning of trail miles and good company. Finishers enjoy pancakes and bacon at the Governor's Pavilion to refuel and celebrate.

Take on OUTLAST San Antonio, a six hour trail endurance challenge where you run a 5K loop every hour to stay in the race. Tackle rugged singletrack and earn patches, medals and a T shirt while chasing local rankings and a national leaderboa..

Run the scenic Rock Solid Marathon or Half on Whidbey Island, Saturday February 28, 2026, with coastal roads, beach miles, and island trails finishing at the historic Captain Whidbey Inn. Proceeds support The Rock Solid Foundation.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

Take on Spartan Trail in Jacksonville at Diamond D Ranch with 10K or half marathon options on mostly flat Florida trails that include some ankle biting and muddy sections. Weekend also features Spartan obstacle course races for extra advent..

Enjoy rugged woodland trails at the Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run & Hike in Lake Hopatcong, NJ on March 1, 2026. Choose a 5 mile or 10 mile route through the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation for a true trail challenge in any weather.

Choose 10K or 20K on mostly trail terrain at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on March 1, 2026, with gently rolling hills and enthusiastic volunteers. Snakebite wraps up the McDowell Mountain Cup series in a fun, scenic finale.

Experience panoramic Bay views on the hilly trails of Angel Island with 5, 10, and 15 mile options and a free kids dash. Finishers earn custom medals and pre registered runners receive shirts; a charter ferry from Tiburon is required.

Celebrate St Patrick's spirit with Time to Paddy in Toledo on March 1 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, kids dash and virtual options. Runners enjoy custom shirts, medals, chip timing and a fun family vibe.

Hit the trails at Rockburn Branch Park for the Bigfoot Endurance 5 and 10 mile trail race with solo or relay options and easy to moderate terrain. Enjoy a long sleeve race shirt, finisher medal, and support Parkinsons research.

Kick off trail season at Mastondon on March 1, 2026, a scenic 10ish mile run near Bend and Redmond through juniper and high desert with views of the Deschutes River and surrounding peaks. Friendly early season course for adventurous trail r..

Run the 30th annual Mississippi Trail 50 on the Longleaf Horse Trail in De Soto National Forest March 6 to 7, 2026. Scenic pine single track loops offer distances from 20K to 100 miles, with belt buckles for 50 and 100 mile finishers.

Experience Moab's red rock on a three day stage trail race across scenic singletrack and iconic stages like Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges and Bar M. Choose the Full Pint or Half Pint and join a lively spring trail festival.

Run scenic trails at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury on March 6 and 7, 2026 with 5K, 10K and a kids 1K fun run. Finish with chip timing and optional cabin lodging plus a chef prepared Friday night dinner.

Honoring Our Heroes 4th Annual 5K and 2 Mile Ruck at Camp Meridale raises funds and awareness for veterans and their families. This scenic trail event through woods and hills is postponed until a new date is announced.

Florida Death Race is a rugged point to point on the Florida National Scenic Trail with remote singletrack and Suwannee River views. Choose 74 mile or 37 mile, carry the signature railroad spike and earn a keepsake at the finish.