Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Mt. Tom Trail Race, held within Mt. Tom State Park in Massachusetts, offers runners a challenging experience amid stunning fall foliage.Participants can choose from a solo 25k race with 3,600 feet of elevation gain, a 2-person 25k relay, or a solo 10k, all on rugged single-track hiking trails. T..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. The race covers approximately 5.5 miles on the scenic Lakeshore Trail loop, offering a welcoming atmosphere for runners, hikers, and walkers of all ages and skill levels. Organized b..

The John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine is a scenic running event held in Lone Pine, California, featuring a half marathon and 10K race through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. The course includes dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, and stunning views of Mt. Whitney at an elevation of 3,70..

The Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike takes place in scenic Red Wing, Minnesota, offering participants a chance to experience the vibrant fall foliage along the Mississippi River Valley. The event features multiple race distances including 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, 10 miles, and a half marathon (13.1 mi..

The Green Eyes Gallop is a family-friendly running event held in Chickamauga, Georgia, featuring a 10K, 5K, and Monster Mile race. The scenic courses wind through downtown Chickamauga and the Chickamauga Wetlands Trail, with the Monster Mile looping around Helicopter Park. Participants are encourage..

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Copperhill, Tennessee, featuring a loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains. With nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged mountain views, rivers, and vibrant fall colors, making it ideal for mountai..

The Trapp Lodge Mountain Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at the scenic Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, nestled in the Green Mountains. Offering both half and full marathon distances, the race features a 13.1-mile loop with approximately 1,900 feet of elevation gain and loss..

The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon held at Lions Club Park in Rolla, Missouri. This unique race features a 4.167-mile loop that runners must complete every hour, with the course transitioning from a scenic dirt trail through mature forests and cedar groves by day to a flat, paved trail..

The Medoc Trail Races, held annually at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, North Carolina, offer two trail running events: a 10-mile and a 5-mile race. Established in 2008, the races emphasize a runner-first experience with well-supported courses featuring wooded single-track trails, scenic vie..

The Sewanee Slammer is a 20-mile trail race held in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring a scenic loop along the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau. Runners experience beautiful overlooks, geologic features, lakes, ponds, and upland deciduous forests. The course star..

The Clear Creek Ultra, held in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, is a unique 10-hour running event focused on community and enjoyment 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 cr..

The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall is a scenic trail running event held entirely within the historic Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, California. Set in the picturesque foothills along the south fork of the American River, the race commemorates the site of the 1848 gold..

The Great Trailhead Foot Race 10 Miler takes place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offering runners a scenic trail experience with single-track dirt paths against the backdrop of Denver's skyline. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or a challenging 10-mile double-lap course. Reg..

The Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run, held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina, is a challenging ultramarathon featuring a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a dense forest canopy. Participants in the 100-mile race complete five loops, while 100K..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails filled with roots and rocks beneath a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portio..

Run With The Kokanee is a fall running event held at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, Washington. It features flat and fast 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k consisting of two loops of the 5k course. The route is about two-thirds paved sidewalks and paths, and one-third dirt or grassy trails,..

Rule the Roost is an annual trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a 7K race, a 12-hour solo run, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8 loop on 100% hard-packed trail, with wide sections and some technical areas, offering scenic overlooks and cliffs that showcase..

Willow Hills XC is an annual 5K cross country race held at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park near Folsom High School in Folsom, California. The course features two loops of rolling hills around a water reservoir, providing a challenging and scenic route for runners. Now in its 15th year, the even..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, feature challenging courses through scenic rural landscapes. The main events include a 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon. The 50K covers about 33 miles of rolling hills on gravel and dirt roads, bike trails, and cross-country..

The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an annual trail running event held at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Celebrating its fifth year, the race offers timed 11K and 6K distances through scenic longleaf pine forests in the Sandhills area, where participants may spot local wildlife..