Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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 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 Utepils Trail Loppet, held in Minneapolis, MN, is a popular urban trail running event set in the city's largest regional park. It offers multiple race distances including a challenging half marathon, a hilly 10K called the Half Half, and a flatter 5K suitable for running or walking. The course f..

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..

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

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 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 Wormsloe Trail 1/2 Marathon and 10k is a scenic running event held at Wormsloe State Park in Savannah, Georgia. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring mostly flat courses on dirt trails with tree roots, offering a beautiful and historic natural setting. Th..

The Wild Goose Trail Festival takes place at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey, offering a range of trail running events from a 1-mile kids run to a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon. The festival spans three days in September 2025 and features diverse courses including doublewide trails,..

The Fox Trot 5K in Murray, Utah, is a community running event featuring both 5K and 10K race distances. Held annually, this race aims to raise awareness and support for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Participants can expect a well-organized event focused o..

The Rocky Ridge Trail Half Marathon is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Las Trampas Wilderness near San Ramon, California. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the event features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. Known for its tough terrain and significant hills, the half marathon is n..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. The event also includes a unique "24 Miles in 24 Hours"..

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 Cancer Warriors 5k is an annual fundraising event held in Bel Air, Maryland, along the scenic Ma & Pa Trail. The 9th edition, scheduled for September 20, 2025, features a 5-kilometer out-and-back course starting at the trailhead near Independent Brewery, which also hosts the post-race afterparty..

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 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 Pikes Peak Marathon, held annually in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a challenging 26.2-mile race featuring an elevation gain and loss of 7,834 feet. Participants run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back, making it a unique and demanding mountain marathon known as "America's..

The Corrales Ditch Run is an annual running event held in Corrales, New Mexico, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Corrales in partnership with Dave Gives Back. The 28th edition takes place at the West Soccer Fields on Jones Road, offering a scenic and family-friendly atmosphere. Participants can choo..

The Honest Abe Trail Run is held at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, offering marathon, 14K, and 5K distances. The marathon consists of three loops around the park's primary trail course, which features mostly double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 14K is a single l..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest takes place in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, within the unique driftless region known for its varied terrain and scenic valley views. This event offers three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, catering to trail runners of all skill levels. Parti..