Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race is held annually at Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. This challenging 5-mile course features a mix of hills, ridges, single-track trails, wide paths, paved sections, grassy areas, and even a stair climb near SPAC, offering runners a d..

The Tulsa Backyard Bonanza is a trail running event held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, featuring courses through Lubell Park, Mooser Hollow, and Bales Park. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, it offers three distances: 5K, 12.5K, and 25K, with the longer races combining loops of the scenic and varied terrain. Th..

The LOPA Trail Run for Life is an annual event held at Cherokee Horse Farm in Carencro, Louisiana. The 12th edition, scheduled for November 2, 2025, features a Super Hero Fun Run, a 5K run/walk, and a 10K run. The race celebrates organ, tissue, and eye donation by honoring donors, their families, an..

Urban Nature 10K in Chattanooga, TN is a 10-kilometer race organized by Wild Trails. It combines half on North Chattanooga roads and half on the Stringers Ridge trail, starting and finishing at Coolidge Park under the Market Street Bridge beside the Tennessee River. The course offers a unique, chall..

The Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place at Joaquin Miller Park Meadow in Oakland, California. This event features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile fun run/walk, offering participants scenic views with towering trees and a course that is both enjoyable for casual runners a..

The Hugs from Vets Trail will take place in Henniker on Sunday 2 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Mount Laguna Trail Marathon, held in Mount Laguna, California, is a well-organized Southern California trail race featuring a challenging single-loop course of technical single-track trails. The marathon covers rolling terrain with a total elevation gain of 3,358 feet. The first half of the cour..

Stonington Vineyards hosts the Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k at Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, CT. This timed 5k offers a run or walk on a two-lap cross-country course that begins and ends at the winery, weaving through vineyard lanes with occasional uneven footing. The atmosphere blends fitness with..

The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a premier ultramarathon held annually in the scenic Sierra Foothills of California, near Folsom Lake, about 40 minutes east of Sacramento. The challenging 100-mile course features approximately 13,874 feet of elevation gain and loss, traversing oak woodland..

Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k takes place at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio (5400 State Route 204). The cross-country style course starts and finishes at the winery, features uneven footing and two hills, making it a fun but challenging option for runners and walkers. Registra..

EX2 Adventures' Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Riverbend Park in Great Falls, VA offers 5-mile or 10-mile trail options along the Potomac River just west of Great Falls National Park. The course features riverside singletrack, a few short hills, and non-technical terrain with scenic views; elevatio..

The Lake Vista Lunatics Run is an endurance trail running event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour runs, or a single-lap fun run covering a 4.167-mile loop. The course features challenging terrain with a steep summit climb o..

Valley Center, Kansas hosts the KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run on a fast, flat 400-meter track at Valley Center Intermediate School. The event offers four distances: 24-hour, 12-hour night, 12-hour, and 6-hour, all chip-timed on a USATF-certified course (KS24008TJD) eligible for state records, with directions..

Dirt Cheap Stage Race, presented by Fleet Feet Rochester and YellowJacket Racing, is a three-day trail-running stage race in Mendon Ponds Park near Rochester, NY. Participants can tackle one, two, or all three stages: Stage 1 is a 3-mile trail time trial on Pond Road; Stage 2 covers 5.5 miles at Dev..

Q50 Races Chupacabra is a late-night trail race held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. Runners choose between a 5-mile loop or a 10-mile course consisting of two loops, offering a nocturnal experience on dirt trails with some hills. Participants are urged to bring a bright headla..

NorCal Backyard Ultra returns to Beals Point at Folsom Lake, near Granite Bay, CA, for its third edition. Two formats: Last Person Standing (4.2-mile loop, hourly until one remains) and Mini Last Person Standing (24 hours). The scenic course runs on rolling singletrack with lakefront views.No on-cou..

The Mamba 100 in Memphis, TN, is a premier ultrarunning event featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 25K. The race takes place on a fast, scenic 14.35-mile loop along the Wolf River, primarily on single-track trails with low elevation gain, designed for speed and fun. The event offers a vi..

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra in Jamestown, Tennessee, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon on a 4.167-mile out-and-back course through private woods adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The route blends gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain and crosses Barn Creek on..

Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler is a 5-mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course runs on single-track trails and mountain roads within the Liberty Mountain Trail System. The race is hosted by Liberty Unive..

NCTRaces: 15x is a Last Runner Standing ultra held at Palmer's Landing in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, along the North Country Trail. The course is a 1-mile out-and-back loop (½ mile out, ½ mile back) attempted in 15-minute intervals; any runner who cannot finish within the window is eliminated. The St..