Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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

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 Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race and 15K RUCK take place at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood, Missouri.This event features a challenging 15K loop course connecting several trails with about 1,350 feet of elevation gain, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. A..

The Suttle Lake Trailfest, held near Sisters, Oregon, is a scenic trail running event featuring 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour race options. Participants run on a 3.6-mile loop around Suttle Lake with 110 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course is a well-maintained, non-technical trail with a soft..

The Quail Trail 5K is a running event taking place at the historic Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, Georgia. This certified 5,000-meter cross country course features a variety of running surfaces, including pea gravel, grass, dirt, red clay, and asphalt. Participants can compete for trophies i..

The SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, TX. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it features challenging natural rocky trails with 400 feet of elevation per 3.3-mile loop. Participants can choose from distances of 5K (1 loop), 10K (2 loops)..

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 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 Encinitas Beach Run is a unique running event held at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. Participants run on the sand at low tide along a scenic coastal course between Moonlight Beach and Grandview. The event offers 5k and 10k distances with turnaround options, plus a kids' 1k race for ch..

Haunts & Hallows is a half marathon trail race held in Virginia Beach, VA, at First Landing State Park. The course features gently rolling trails with about 300 feet of elevation gain, including roots, bridges, and sandy sections, offering scenic and varied terrain. The event fosters a supportive co..

The Allerton Park Trail Run, organized by the Second Wind Running Club, takes place at Robert Allerton Park in Monticello, Illinois. The event features a challenging 5.7-mile trail run along scenic river trails with roots, ruts, and sharp turns, and a 2-mile nature walk. Participants can enjoy a fes..

The Hills Are Alive Cross Country Race is set to take place at Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton, Vermont. This event features a 5K race on the scenic Laura’s Tears trail, welcoming runners aged 12 and older. Participants can pre-register online, with a fee of $15, and GMAA members receive a discount...

The Nashville Running Company's Shelby 6 Miler is a flat, fast trail race held in Shelby Park, East Nashville. Starting and finishing at the historic Cornelia Fort Airpark, the course features well-groomed primitive trails, making it ideal for first-time trail runners or those aiming for a personal..

The Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run are ultra marathon events held annually in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. The 50K race features a challenging loop course with over 10,700 feet of elevation change, combining a 5+ mile loop run four times and a 3+ m..

The Eno River Run is an annual running event held at Eno River State Park in Durham, featuring a choice of 6- or 11-mile courses. Participants can enjoy a unique autumn adventure that includes technical single track trails, a river crossing, and bouldering sections. The event promotes community invo..

The Jacks Trail Race, held in Palm Coast, Florida, offers 12K, 24K, and 50K distances on a scenic, hammock-shaded course just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The race features a 7.66-mile Mala Compra Greenway Trail, mostly single track, with runners completing multiple loops depending on their distan..

The Halloween Horror 10k is a trail running event held at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, Virginia. The course features a loop through forest trails with some technical terrain and minor hills, with the 10k consisting of two laps of the 5k route. The event welcomes both runners and walk..

The Cook Forest Highland Fall Scramble is a 12-mile trail running event held in Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, within Cook Forest State Park. The course follows the North Country Trail, starting near Miola Road and finishing at Shelter #1 in the park. Runners experience some of the most remote and scenic..

The Powisset Farm Trail Run - Fall is a popular trail running event held at Powisset Farm in Dover, Massachusetts. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, it offers four race distances: 8.3, 5.6, 3.1, and 1.5 miles, traversing scenic trails through Powisset Farm and the neighboring Noanet Woodlands. The rac..