Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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 2/3 double track and dirt roads and 1/..

Nocturnal 12 is a unique 12-hour endurance race taking place in Rochester, NY, on October 18-19, 2025. This event allows participants to run or walk along a scenic, mostly flat 2.06-mile out-and-back course on the Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail. The race is designed to be inclusive, welcoming walk..

The California Fall Classic at Lake Sonoma, held in Healdsburg, CA, offers two challenging ultramarathon distances: 100K and 55K. Set amidst the scenic wine country during harvest season, the courses feature relentless single-track trails with stunning views of Lake Sonoma. The 100K serves as a qual..

The Minnie Ha Ha 6 & 12 Hour Run is an annual timed ultrarunning event held at Minnie Ha Ha Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The race features 6- and 12-hour options on a USATF-certified, 1.17-mile paved loop course that winds through a mostly flat, wooded park with scenic views of the Meramec River and..

Willow Hills XC is an annual 5K cross country race held at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park near Folsom High School in Folsom, California. Now in its 15th year, the event features a challenging course consisting of two loops of rolling hills around a water reservoir. It is part of the Pacific As..

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race is an annual trail running event held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Limited to 300 participants, the race covers a challenging 8.5-mile course with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through 10,000 acres of scenic forest featuring rolli..

The Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet is a unique running and walking event held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, celebrating the Dakota people, land, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). Participants can choose from 6-hour or 12-hour solo or relay events, completing as many 5-mile loops as possi..

The Big Tex Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, Texas. This "last runner standing" format challenges participants to complete a 4.17-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains.The event includes a fully stocked aid station and offers p..

The Frost Fixed-Time Footrace will take place in Orono on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run between 6 and 6 hours.

The Mt. Tabor Tar 'n' Trail is a fundraising running event held in scenic Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast Portland, Oregon.It features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a 5K kids run for ages 12 and under. The courses are challenging and hilly, combining paved roads and dirt trails, hence the name "Tar 'n' Tr..

The Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run will take place in Mazomanie on Sunday 19 October 2025.

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA, offers runners a scenic and engaging trail experience with distances of 5.1 miles (one lap) or 10 miles (two laps). The course features mostly smooth singletrack with some short technical sections involving rocks and roots, minimal..

The Wild Moose Chase is a scenic running event held in Spokane, Washington, featuring distances of 25K, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run. The course winds through Riverside State Park, starting and finishing near the Seven Mile Trailhead, offering participants beautiful natural surroundings. Runners rece..

Run The Farm in Katonah, NY, is a scenic 5-mile trail race held at Muscoot Farm, designed to showcase the park's natural beauty and promote local farmers' markets. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, the event features a main 5-mile race open to ages 6 to 108, along with two kids' races: one for ages 7-..

The Heart of Cool Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Cool, California. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, it offers participants a choice of three distances: a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Run/Walk, and a Trail Half Marathon. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, providing a s..

The Bimblers Bluff 50K is an off-road trail race held in southern Connecticut, starting at Guilford Lakes School. The course traverses several interconnected woodland preserves, featuring rolling forest roads and single-track trails that can be extremely rocky. Unlike many ultras, the route does not..

The G.O.A.T.z Trail Runs, held annually at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, Nebraska, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5 miles, 10.5 miles, 21 miles, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The courses primarily feature trail and grass surfaces, with multiple laps depending on the di..

The Big Bear Squatchtoberfest is a challenging trail running event held at Harriman State Park in Tuxedo, New York. Featuring a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K, the courses showcase rugged, technical trails with steep climbs, rocky terrain, and scenic views, including over 2,200 feet of elevati..

The Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest is a challenging trail running event held in mid-October at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania, showcasing the peak fall foliage. It features two demanding distances: a 25K with over 5,000 feet of vertical gain and a 50K with about 8,000 feet. Both..

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amid scenic, low-traffic trails, the race offers runners a chance to experience beautiful fall foliage and perfect autumn temperatures. Organized..