Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Pikes Peak Marathon, established in 1956, is the oldest continuously held marathon in the United States. This challenging race takes participants from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the summit of Pikes Peak, reaching an elevation of 14,115 feet, and back down, covering a total of 26.2 miles. The..

The Gardiner Dump Run is an exciting running event scheduled for September 21, 2025, in Gardiner, NY. Participants can choose between a 5k trail run or a 10k option, which consists of two laps of the 5k course. The race takes place on scenic single-track trails through wooded hillsides near the Wall..

The Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure is a running event taking place in Chester, Connecticut, featuring two trail races: a 4-mile and a 9-mile course through the scenic Cockaponsett State Forest. The course includes challenging terrain with roots, rocks, and hills, and is designed to accommodate runner..

The Cheeseboro Canyon Trail Run is a scenic event held in Cheeseboro National Park, California, featuring multiple race distances including a 50K ultra marathon, a half marathon, a 5K trail run, and a kids' 2K fun run. The course offers diverse terrain with runnable ascents, winding single tracks, s..

The Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race is a commemorative event celebrating five decades of trail running at Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona. The race features a challenging 9.3-mile course through scenic desert and mountain terrain, along with a 5K trail run and walk. Participants of all..

No Name 5025 is a trail running event held at Cheeseboro National Park in Woodland Hills, California. It features a challenging 50k ultramarathon, along with a half-marathon, 5k, and a kids’ 2k fun run. The course offers diverse terrain, including runnable ascents, winding singletracks, steep fire r..

The Red Feather Trail Jamboree is a three-day trail running event scheduled for September 26-28, 2025, in the scenic Red Feather Lakes region of Northern Colorado. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50-mile race, a 50K, and a half marathon, all designed to be beginner-friend..

The Cowboy 200 is a challenging ultramarathon held along Nebraska's scenic Cowboy Trail, featuring two race options: a 200-mile and a 100-mile race. The event takes place from September 26 to 29, 2025, starting in Norfolk and passing through historic towns and over 200 bridges. The course is a flat,..

The Bear 100 Endurance Run is a challenging 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held annually in late September, traversing the scenic Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Bear River Range across Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. Starting in Logan, UT, and finishing at Bear Lake, ID, the course featu..

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is a challenging ultramarathon held annually on the Virginia Creeper Trail, starting in Whitetop Station and finishing in Abingdon, Virginia. This USATF-certified 100-mile course offers a scenic rails-to-trails route through the Appalachian Mountains, known for its ac..

Run the Red Desert is an annual ultra-marathon held in South Pass City, Wyoming, celebrating Wyoming’s Red Desert and its natural and historical significance. The event features two main races: a 50K starting at 8:00 AM and a 25K beginning at 10:00 AM, both offering scenic courses through the remote..

The Water Gap 50k and Half is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose between a 50k or 25k distance, with the course primarily following the McDade Trail, known for its mix of cinder paths and singletrack trails. This event not on..

The Heartland Harvest Festival 5K is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Elizabethtown Nature Park. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this trail race welcomes participants of all skill levels, from seasoned runners to newcomers. The event features a competitive atmosphere with awards fo..

The WILD Wahatoya Runs is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Cuchara Valley, Colorado, featuring a 50K, half marathon, and an 8-mile race. Participants will experience stunning views of the Spanish Peaks while running through La Veta and surrounding areas. The event celebrates the loca..

The Piney Woods Ultra is a trail running event held at Tyler State Park in Tyler, Texas, featuring races of 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, and 100k distances. Participants wind through dense pine forests on challenging, rooty single-track trails, offering a technical and humid course with rolling hills and natu..

The Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile race is held annually at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, California. Celebrating its 35th year in 2025, the event features challenging courses along the scenic Old Coast Road, offering stunning views of the California coastline. The marathon..

Flagstaff Sky Peaks is a mountain trail running event held in Flagstaff, Arizona, staging from the Fort Valley Trailhead near Arizona Snowbowl. The race offers four distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, 26 kilometers, and 10 kilometers, each exploring scenic single-track trails, forest roads, and the..

The MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra is an exciting endurance running event taking place at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park. Scheduled for September 27-28, 2025, participants can choose from various formats, including a 24-hour solo run, a 24-hour relay, and a 12-hour ultra. Runners will navi..

The Hungerford Trail Races is a scenic trail running event held in the Manistee National Forest in northern Michigan. It features three race distances: 15 miles, 45K, and 50 miles, catering to runners of various skill levels. The course includes challenging terrain, winding single-tracks, and the no..

The Rocky Mountain Slam is an ultramarathon series held in the Mountain West, featuring some of the most challenging 100-mile races in the region. Participants must complete at least four races, including the mandatory Bear 100, with optional races such as Scout Mountain, Bighorn, Hardrock, Leadvill..