Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The North Face Race to the Summit is a mountain-top running event held at Stratton Mountain in Stratton, Vermont. The course covers about 2.18 miles with a 2,003-foot vertical climb, delivering a steep uphill challenge amid alpine terrain. The race is timed with live results and leaderboards, with o..

The Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest is an annual 5K trail race held at Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush, New York. This event supports children and young adults with disabilities by benefiting a fully accessible summer camp on 157 private acres. The course features a mix of paved sidewalks..

The Commodore 24 Hour Challenge, held at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, is a unique endurance running event where participants run one mile every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Runners can compete solo or as part of a two-person relay team, sharing a single race bib. The one-mile course..

Mines of Spain 100, held in Dubuque, Iowa, offers 100-mile and 100-kilometer ultramarathons on October 17-18, 2025. Set in the driftless region’s bluffs, prairies and forests above the Mississippi River valley, it delivers a true Midwest trail experience. The course is described as a ~20‑mile loop f..

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon hosted by the Williamstown Badger at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, New Jersey. The centerpiece is a 24-hour challenge built from 24 laps of a 5K loop on winery grounds, totaling 74.4 miles for solo runners; 12-hour and 6-hour options are also offered, along w..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chatt..

Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky, is Ridge Runners Racing's event with the Little Rooster Run. The ultra uses a 2.083-mile loop raced on a last-runner-standing format: runners complete a loop at the half-hour mark and the field shrinks until one re..

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is an endurance event held at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The format consists of 4-mile runs every 4 hours across a 48-hour period, with an optional 2-mile add-on after the last leg. The course starts at the tent area and uses a mix of paved trails and a nearby disc..

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..

The Pony Express Trail Run offers 100-mile and 50-mile ultramarathons along the historic Pony Express Trail in western Utah. Starts at Lookout Campground west of Faust; the 100-mile course goes out about 58 miles to Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge and back to Simpson Springs, while the 50-mile..

The Maple Leaf Run is an annual October race in Baldwin City, Kansas, held in conjunction with the Maple Leaf Festival. The event offers a 5K and a 1-Mile Kids Run, attracting runners of all ages. The course is an all-grass route on the Baldwin City Golf Course, providing a scenic, park-like setting..

Peavine Peak Hill Climb is Reno, Nevada’s second annual uphill running race to the top of Peavine Peak and back. The 9.4-mile course gains about 3,018 feet, starting at Melton Elementary School. Runners traverse a half mile on access roads and neighborhood trails to Chalk Canyon, then ascend 2 miles..

The Philadelphia Catholic League Alumni Cross Country 5K is an all-comers cross country race held at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia (2075 Belmont Avenue, 19131). The 5K event serves as a prelude to the Philadelphia Catholic League Cross Country Championship and takes place rain or shine, on the Hil..

Family & Community Services of Somerset County's Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk is the 13th annual event at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. The flat, paved, wooded course runs along the Raritan River, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Proceeds support FCSSC's mental h..

Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry is a running event hosted by Martin Marietta in Williamsport, Maryland. It offers a 5 Mile Challenge, a Family Friendly 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run for all levels. The 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K travel on rolling roads and packed gravel around the quarry; the 5 Mile goes int..

The Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck takes place in Burnet, Texas, near Inks Lake. The event offers multiple trail distances on Saturday, October 18, 2025: 50 kilometers, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, a 13.1-mile RUCK, 10 kilometers, 5 kilometers, and a 1-mile Youth Trail Run (12 and under). The race location is..

Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk takes place in Bastrop, Louisiana at Chemin-A-Haut State Park (14656 State Park Rd). The event offers a 4-mile trail run and a 1-mile walk through forest trails along a lakeshore and bayou, in one of Louisiana’s oldest parks. Runners and walkers experie..

The Clear Creek Ultra, held in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, is a unique 10-hour running event focused on fun and community rather than competition. For a $25 entry fee, participants can camp on-site, enjoy food and drinks, and run on a challenging one-mile single-track loop featuring creek crossing..

Diablo Summit Stomp is a Brazen Racing trail race in Walnut Creek, California, starting at Castle Rock Park and venturing into Mount Diablo State Park toward the summit. Runners can choose from 30K, half marathon, 10K, or 5K, all on dirt trails with hills and potential mud or creek crossings dependi..

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run is a unique endurance event held at Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, Ohio. Participants can choose between a solo 12-hour run or a team relay with up to four runners. The course is approximately 2.25 miles, featuring pavement, gravel, and grass, and runners c..