Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Experience hilly, scenic loops at the 39th Trail Weekend in Pinckney State Recreation Area. Distances 5M to 50K, with medals, finish food, beer, bonfires, music and part of fees donated to a memorial fund.

Run under the stars at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25, 2026, choosing a challenging 50 km or half marathon through overlooks, boulders, and steep climbs. Field limited to 250 runners so secure your spot early.

Take in cliffside views along the Royal Gorge rim on rocky, technical trails with distances from a kids mile to a 50K. Starts and finishes at Royal Gorge Ranch in Cañon City on Apr 25, 2026 with camping and a bike event the next day.

The Sunflower Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon will take place in Winthrop on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

Run under the stars at Sinister Night Runs in San Tan Park this April, choosing from multiple looped distances on mostly runnable trails with a few rollers. Enjoy aid stations, chip timing and finisher gear.

Run laps through Appalachian singletrack that passes a waterfall, creeks, and a vintage barn at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose a timed 6 or 12 hour challenge or a single loop 5K and enjoy on site camping and post race awards.

Hit the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Ogden for the Coldwater Traverse on April 25, 2026, with 16 Miler and 11 Miler options. A welcoming trail run perfect for newcomers building experience or seasoned runners tuning their mileage.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Falling Water Ultras is a scenic trail ultramarathon around ACE Adventure Resort and New River Gorge National Park offering 100K, 50K and relay options. Tackle rugged river loops with on site camping included and help support Adventure Appa..

Join the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth on April 25, 2026, with 6.90 and 3.75 mile options. Enjoy groomed wooded trails, gentle slopes, and finish line awards and shirts.

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday April 25, 2026 to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a 5K trail run, 10K ruck race or a 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills while cheering on JROTC teams.

Run the scenic Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest with 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids fun run finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Expect single track, creek crossings and overlooks, plus aid stations and post race awards for finishers.

Run the Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half in spectacular Moab scenery on April 25, 2026, a women focused race weekend. Choose 50K, marathon, half or 15K on Behind the Rocks trails through red rock fins and sandy washes.

Test your endurance on a flat USATF certified 2.00 mile loop at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, TN with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour timed run walk options. Crew support is allowed and awards honor top finishers and milestone distances.

Join the Bronze Dragonfly Ultra at scenic Lake Mayer in Savannah, a chip timed loop race that raises funds for local mental health services. Pick from 3 to 30 hour formats and chase miles on a USATF certified 1.4 mile circuit.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Hellgate 100K++ is a 66.6 mile winter night trail ultramarathon through the Blue Ridge near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Expect rugged, snowy terrain and a fierce challenge that doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier.

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

Run as far as you can in the redwood grove at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, choosing a 3, 6, or 12 hour timed division. Looping trail laps, stocked aid and finisher shirt and medal make this a scenic endurance challenge.

TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest in Weston on April 25, 2026. Run 10K, half, marathon or 50K loops on smooth scenic trails, plus a free youth fun run in a relaxed cupless event.