Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run high on the Siskiyou Crest at the Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival in Ashland Oregon, July 11 to 12, 2026. Two days of scenic trail runs on the PCT with camping, food and live music amid stunning mountain views.

Run under the stars at Stunner Night Runs in Usery Mountain Park with 6K to 50K options on flat fast desert trails through scenic cholla. Nighttime energy and looped aid stations make it perfect for trail fans.

Take on the Laramie Peak Half Marathon in Esterbrook, Wyoming and run a scenic half marathon along Friend Park Road beneath soaring mountain vistas. This July trail event promises challenging terrain and unforgettable alpine views.

Windsor Castle Park hosts a low key, manually timed event on a shaded 3.1 mile loop in Smithfield, VA with 10 hour, 5 hour, 2 hour and 5k options. Stocked aid station, rucking option and handmade finisher items make for a friendly, challeng..

Experience Dances with Dirt Devil's Lake, a midsummer trail run on scenic glacial terrain near Baraboo, Wisconsin. Choose distances from 10K to 50 miles and enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and post race food and a cold brew.

Take on Hades Climb in Ozark MO on July 11 2026 and see how many stair loops you can stamp in a 1, 2 or 4 hour challenge. Expect fiery audio visual effects, loud music and fresh 2026 swag for a fierce, fun race day.

Take on the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12, 2026 in Palmerton PA, with hilly singletrack that rewards adventurous runners. Stay for a Spartan weekend of obstacle races, team entries, and service member discounts.

Tackle a rugged 10K on winding singletrack at Snowbasin Resort during the Utah Trail Experience Spartan Trail race. Expect steep climbs, high elevation scenery, and a challenging mountain course that rewards grit and great views.

Hit the trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia for the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K on July 12, 2026. This eco friendly race rewards every finisher with a shirt and medal and celebrates trail running for all paces.

Beat the summer heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Toledo on July 12, 2026, offering distances for all abilities from kids dashes to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy race swag, medals, chip timing, post race treats, and a virtual option.

Enjoy a scenic 4.4 mile beach run at Kailua Beach Park on July 12, 2026, where shoes are optional and a novelty shark gets a head start. Stick around for a relaxed potluck and awards celebration with fellow runners.

Run iconic trails at Crystal Mountain July 17 to 18, 2026 with downhill and uphill distances that thread forested ridgelines and alpine meadows. Registration includes an all day scenic gondola pass for participants.

Cascade Crest is a rugged 100 mile trail ultra near Easton Washington that climbs over 23,000 feet and includes about 32 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. Expect deep forests, the 2.3 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel, and a relentlessly scenic mounta..

Ouray 100 is a 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan Mountains on July 17 2026, with 14 climbs and a final ascent to the Bridge of Heaven. Finish at Fellin Park by the hot springs and earn a belt buckle.

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

Run the 1st Annual Sundown Showdown 5K cross country in Carterville IL on July 17, 2026. Team or individual runners will tackle a grassy course and compete for awards for top finishers and male, female, and mixed teams.

Storm the Farm in Winona on July 18, 2026 invites trail runners from 5k to a 43k ultra across rugged bluffs, shaded single track and steep climbs. A portion of fees supports youth mental health and runners under 19 get a 15% discount.

Run the Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe on scenic single track trails with distances from 23K to a punishing 100 mile that includes about 20,000 feet of climbing. Live GPS tracking on the longer races and Western States qualifying spots r..

Take on the Crow Pass Crossing, a rugged 23 mile mountain route between Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center with glacier views and a frigid river crossing. This iconic Alaska challenge attracts adventurous runners and supports Health..

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.