Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Cherry Hill Farm Ultra in Gorham, Maine offers two trail options: a 50K and a 25K, run on a flat, fast, non-technical loop around Cherry Hill Farm. The 50K comprises 12 laps of 2.6 miles (31.2 total), while the 25K is six laps. The course threads along the Ecomaine Trail, Burleigh Lovett Trail, Cana..

Lone Star Night Run is a night-time running event held in Weatherford, Texas, on Lake Mineral Wells State Park’s Trailway (Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway). The race offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 10K RUCK distances. The course is open, paved with soft fine gravel, and follows an out-and-bac..

Ravine Trail Run in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, offers two distances on cross-country ski trails: Ravine Trail 5k (one loop) and Ravine Trail 10k (two loops). The 3.2-mile loop features hills, valleys, shaded areas, prairie sections, with grass, mud, packed dirt, and rocky washouts. Start/route from t..

The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage is a trail running event held at Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features four race distances: 50K, Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and a Six-Miler (6 miles). The courses are looped, showcasing challen..

Mt. Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan, is the Midwest’s premier multi-terrain race. Participants choose the 10K+ (about 7 miles) or the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), weaving through woodlands, dunes, waterfront views, and the friendly streets of Saugatuck–Douglas to the Mt.Baldhead summit. The..

The HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races, held in Littleton, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Participants can choose from a 10-mile or 10-kilometer course, both featuring 100% dirt trails with varied terrain and stunning mo..

Smallfoot Trail Fest is a free trail run for kids 12 and under in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Part of the Rocksylvania Kids Series, the event is listed as a 5K, but the kids’ course is described as about 3 miles with a few small hills, possible stream crossings, and mud after rain. Volunteers, course..

Location: Middleburg, FL, on the Sandridge Trail in Jennings State Forest. The S.O.S. endurance event uses a roughly 2.75‑mile loop for multiple timeframes: 9K and 3-, 6-, and 12-hour options.The race features a cupless policy, so participants bring their own handheld bottle or hydration vest. There..

Bad Beard Events Oli Kai 3, 6, and 9 Hours is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the trails of Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. The course is a 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain, designed for runners and walkers alike. The event offers a flexible, participant-driven f..

Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run is a Cambria County Trails Series event in Johnstown, PA, offering a 5K and a 10K along the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail from Riverside to Bridge Street and the full trail respectively. The 5K is an out-and-back past the Stonycreek River with mural views near the old tro..

The Mendocino Running Festival, held in Mendocino Woodlands Park, California, offers a unique running experience amidst ancient redwoods and scenic trails. Participants can choose from a 10K, half marathon, or timed 6- and 12-hour races on a challenging 6-mile loop featuring 875 feet of elevation ga..

24 Hours at Lake Z takes place in Dahlonega, Georgia, offering 24-, 12-, and 6-hour endurance options around Lake Z. The course is a 4.63-mile lolipop loop featuring steep climbs and descents, rocky and rooty sections, runnable ridge lines, water crossings, and about 800 feet of elevation gain per l..

Tartarus Backyard Ultra takes place at Camp 7, Riverside State Park, in Spokane, Washington. The event runs two separate races: a running Backyard Ultra and a rucking Backyard Ultra. Each lap is 4.1667 miles for runners and 2.2 miles for ruckers, with a one-hour limit to complete.The format is last..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course includes a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, offering a true mountain running experienc..

The Hawk Hundred is a challenging trail running event held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. It offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course features a 25-mile loop of technical, rolling trails with aid stations providing vegan, vegetari..

Black Squirrel Half Marathon is a trail race held at Lory State Park, northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, with the start and finish at the Soldier Canyon Picnic Area in Bellvue. The 13.5-mile course tour climbs about 1,500 feet to a west ridge around 7,000 feet, then descends and follows roughly 4...

The Inferno 5k & 10k at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, Virginia, challenges runners with a forest-trail course behind the brewery. The 5k is a single loop; the 10k doubles back on the same path, featuring tree roots, rocks, and elevation changes that test footing and lungs. Expect steep climbs, rapi..

The Copper Peak Trails Fest, held near Ironwood, Michigan, at the largest ski jump in North America, offers a variety of mountain biking and trail running events. Participants can choose from an Expert 17-Mile MTB race, Sport 8-Mile MTB, Sport 4-Stage Enduro, Beginner 2-Stage Enduro, a combined chal..

The Linwood 5K is a trail run/walk held in Linwood, Minnesota, as part of the Linwood Family Fun Days. The event takes place on scenic natural trails through Linwood Forest, featuring rolling hills, bridges, and a boardwalk. The course starts and finishes at Linwood Covenant Church, offering partici..

The Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness is a unique 56-mile group running event held annually in Connecticut, following the scenic and flat Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven. This non-competitive challenge supports Mental Health Connecticut through fundrai..