Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Enjoy back to back trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark on Nov 27 and 28 with distances from 2 mile to half marathon and a two day bundle that earns two connecting medals. Expect leaf strewn dirt trails, hills and festive post race swag.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Run the Turkey Trot Trail 5k or 10k on Thanksgiving at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, a scenic loop through fields and single track forest trails. Enjoy vegan post race refreshments and help support rescued farm animals.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join the Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky, for a scenic trail run with views of Lake Cumberland. Proceeds support the American Cancer Society and a fun family run welcomes everyone.

Kick off Thanksgiving at the San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot, a festive 5K in downtown San Antonio. Every registration provides a turkey for a family and includes chip timing, a tech shirt, and finisher medals.

Run or walk the Batavia Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day and support Crossroads House. Family and stroller friendly with costume prizes, hot drinks and snacks after the race.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Gratitude Run held at Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp with a family friendly 5K, 1 mile, kids dash and virtual options. Run scenic camp trails and support Sunshine Camp programs for children with disabilities.

Join the Orland Park Turkey Trot for a chip timed 2.5 mile cross country run through woods and paved paths around Village Hall. All participants get a long sleeve dri fit shirt and winners take home prize turkeys.

Run off your Thanksgiving with the Wild Turkey trail run at Beals Point, Granite Bay, benefiting Folsom's Hope. Choose a stroller friendly 5K, a 10K or a free kids 1K and enjoy a new doubletrack stretch plus post race music and refreshments..

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day Trail Trot at Battle Creek Regional Park in Saint Paul with 3K, 5K and 10K trail distances. All participants get a custom long sleeve event shirt amid rolling trails and variable weather.

Lace up for a festive Turkey Day 5K along the scenic Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Tampa. Enjoy chip timing, a turkey finisher medal, a comfy race shirt and postrace photos while soaking up holiday vibes.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Join the Seneca Valley Turkey Chase, a fast flat 5K at Graham Park on Thanksgiving Day with chip timing and age group awards. Run or walk, grab a race shirt, and bring a nonperishable food donation to support Armstrongs Breaking Bread.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day 5K in Clermont, a festive waterfront 5K along Lake Minneola at Waterfront Park. Enjoy a soft race shirt, turkey finisher medal, chip timing and scenic views for a fun holiday run.

Join the 11th annual Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile in Conway at UCA Estes Stadium to support United Way of Central Arkansas. In person and virtual options make it a fun, family friendly event for runners of all ages.

Join the Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot in Jeffersonville VT for a flat, scenic 5K and 2K plus a free Tot Trot, with timed results and strollers welcome. Costume turkeys are encouraged as proceeds support Cambridge Recreation programs.

Run Thanksgiving Day at Herman Baker Park in Sherman with the Turkey Trek, offering 5K and 10K trail routes over scenic but technical single track. Grab a Turkey TREK beanie, chase age and overall awards, and enjoy a festive morning on the..

Join the Turkey Trek at Possum Kingdom Lake in Graford, TX for scenic 5K and 10K trail races along rocky, rooty single track with rewarding climbs and a festive finisher beanie and medal. Perfect for Thanksgiving trail fun for all paces.

Join the 4R Kids Turkey Trot in Enid, OK on November 27, 2025 with a 5K, virtual 5K, or 1 mile fun run to support 4RKids and their programs for individuals with special needs. Flat out and back course and finisher medals for all.