Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half, held on August 9, offers scenic trail routes through the historic battlefield. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, with the half marathon consisting of three loops on a light gravel dirt path. The event features chip-timed results, fi..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The MD Heat Trail Race, held in Elkridge, Maryland at the Patapsco Pickall Area, offers challenging trail running options of 25K and 50K distances. The course features rolling single-track trails with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, including technical rocky sections, two river crossings, and a s..

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-distance running event held in Lockport, NY, featuring 25, 50, and 100-mile race options. Set along the historic Erie Canal Towpath, the course begins at Wide Water’s Marina, offering amenities like showers, restrooms, and a fully stocked aid station. Runners..

In the Heat of the Night is a unique nighttime trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama, featuring distances of 10K, 25K, 50K, and 100K. The race takes place on a loop course through the Talladega Forest roads and the scenic Pinhoti Trail, starting at Frog Pond Overlook. The course consists of..

Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers multiple distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, corresponding to 1 to 4 laps of a 4.167-mile moderately rolling figure-8 loop trai..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a scenic trail running event held near Pickens, South Carolina, on August 9, 2025. The course features beautiful views along Carrick Creek and Pinnacle Mountain, with the 5K suitable for beginners and the 15K offering a more challenging experience with nearly..

The Interstate 17 Trail Run, taking place in Closter, NJ, is a challenging 17-mile race designed for experienced runners. Participants will navigate a rugged course featuring over 5,000 feet of elevation change, with stunning views along the Hudson River. The race consists of four loops, including a..

The Thunder Chicken Squatch is a trail running event held in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, New Jersey, on August 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 17-mile or a 10K course, with the 17-miler featuring technical terrain, rocks, roots, and approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain. The even..

The SAR Wild Run is a family-friendly fundraising event for the Fresno County Search and Rescue team, set in the scenic Sierra landscape of Shaver Lake, California. Participants can choose from various events, including a Trail Half Marathon, 10K Trail Run, 5K Wild Run, and a 2-mile hike, as well as..

The Pinecrest Run, held annually in Pinecrest, California, is a scenic running event featuring a 5-mile race and a 1-mile race. The 5-mile course winds through the roads of Pinecrest and along the picturesque shores of Pinecrest Lake, offering runners beautiful natural views. The 1-mile race is a qu..

The Trench Run is a challenging 10K trail run held at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. This unique race features a course that includes military simulations such as trenches, smoke, pyrotechnics, blank fire, military vehicles, fire trucks, streams, and occasional helicopter flybys, offering an immersiv..

The Growing Green Challenge Trail Runs, hosted at Treasured Haven Farm in Minnesota, offers a unique running experience through scenic organic farmland. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, Half-of-a-Half, and 3-6-12 Hour Challenges, all set on a mix of challenging terrains including fields..

The Heron Trail Run is an annual event held in Panama, New York, featuring a 5K run and a 5K walk suitable for all ages. The race honors the memory of Dave McDonald, a passionate runner and music lover. Participants enjoy a well-marked, challenging yet fun trail course through scenic natural surroun..

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail running event held at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in the Catskill Mountains, New York. Participants can choose between a challenging 25K course with approximately 15 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or a shorter 8K course covering about 5..

The Catamount Weekly Trail Running Race will take place in Williston on Tuesday 12 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Into the Hills Eltuck 10K is part of a series of midweek trail races held at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, this event is designed to cater to both novice and experienced trail runners, offering a challenging course with significant elevation gain and stunni..

The Stonington Cross Country 5K is a running event scheduled for August 13, 2025, in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. This event features a 5K race along with a Children's 1/2 Mile, catering to young participants aged 10 and under. The race begins on the track at Stonington High School, followed by a scenic..

The Flag Rock 5K Trail Run is a scenic race held in the Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA, as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. The event takes place on the area’s extensive trail system, offering participants a challenging and picturesque outdoor experience. The festival, running from Augus..