Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Chippewa Creek Challenge is an exciting half marathon event set in the picturesque Brecksville Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, this race offers participants a unique trail running experience amidst stunning autumn foliage. The course features a vari..

The Georgia Sky to Summit is a scenic trail running event held in Sky Valley, Georgia, featuring two race distances: a challenging 50K with 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11-hour cutoff, and a 25K with 3,500 feet of gain and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The course showcases stunning mountain landscapes,..

The Jackass Night Trail is an exciting running event that takes place as part of the Javelina Jundred, offering a unique 31K loop experience for participants. Set in the scenic McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this night race invites runners to embrace the festive spirit of "Jalloween" by dressing i..

The Naatsisaan Trail Races, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at Navajo Mountain, Utah, features a variety of running events including the Naatsisaan Ultra, a 10-miler, and a 5K. Participants will navigate scenic and challenging courses that showcase the stunning landscapes of Dine’ Bikeyah. The event..

The Last Man Standing - Lumberton will take place in Lumberton on Saturday 25 October 2025.

The Door County Fall 50 is a scenic 50-mile solo ultramarathon held annually in Door County, Wisconsin, with the 19th edition scheduled for October 25, 2025. The point-to-point road race runs from Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay, showcasing beautiful fall colors, rolling hills, and charming villages. Run..

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Half Marathon features a variety of running events, including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run, all set in the scenic Stable View equestrian facility. Participants can enjoy the beautiful trails while celebrating Halloween, with awards for the best costume..

The Last Cowboy Backyard is Nebraska’s first Backyard Ultra event, held in O’Neill, NE, starting at the community center. The race features a 4.17-mile out-and-back course along the flat, non-technical Cowboy Trail, ideal for achieving high mileage and personal records. Participants run one lap ever..

The Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru, is a festive Halloween-themed running event held in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Participants run or walk through the Historic 7th Avenue District and the scenic Oklawaha Greenway on a mostly flat, well-marked course blending nature and..

The Book It for Books 10k is a charitable running event held at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia. The race features a 10k course that combines mostly trail running with some paved sections, including out-and-back routes on both the north and south sides of the lake. It benefits Reading is..

The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon held in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, within Rothrock State Forest. The event features a challenging 50-mile loop course that is 82% dirt and 18% paved, with varied terrain including uphill, level, and downhill sections, shaded areas, and sc..

The Randolph Ramble is a challenging 10-kilometer trail race set in the scenic Great North Woods of Randolph, New Hampshire, located at the base of the Northern Presidentials. This self-supported race emphasizes participants' self-sufficiency, as there are no aid stations along the course. Runners a..

The Quicksilver Trail Challenge, held in Almaden Quicksilver County Park near San Jose, CA, offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and a free one-mile Kids Race. Set on scenic single-track trails and fire roads through historic mining territory, runners experience peaceful oak forests, open meadows, and stunn..

The Oakland Hills Trail Run, held at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA, offers challenging trail races in three distances: 10K, half marathon, and 35K ultramarathon. Set in a serene redwood forest with towering 150-foot coast redwoods, the course features technical dirt trails and fire roads with..

The Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge will take place in Ventura on Saturday 25 October 2025.

The Thorne Head Trail Run, hosted by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath, Maine, is a community-focused 4k trail race ideal for both beginners and seasoned trail runners. The course features a mix of wide and single-track trails with scenic river views along the Kennebec River and Whiskeag Creek..

The Mountain Mama Farms Classic, held in Summerville, Georgia, is a cross-country running event set on private farmland in Northwest Georgia. The course features a fast, 3.5-mile loop with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for runners aiming to cover maximum distance in either 4 or 8 hours...

The Chupacabra Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Waco, Texas, as part of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series. Scheduled from October 25 to November 3, 2025, it features a 5K and a 15K trail run, along with virtual options for participants. The event is set in the scenic Redwood Sh..

The Range of Light Trail Races, held in Bishop, California, offer four distances: 5k, 10k, 33k, and 50k, showcasing the scenic Eastern Sierra trails and dirt roads. The event benefits Inyo County Search and Rescue and features courses with varied terrain, including steep single tracks and fast dirt..

The West Seattle Monster Dash is an annual running event that features a 5K run/walk, a Kids Monster Dash, and an option to register for a t-shirt only. This family-friendly event encourages participants to dress in costumes and includes a Kids Zone with games and activities. The race takes place at..