Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Pere Malfait Trail Race takes place at Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area, five miles northwest of Bastrop, Louisiana. Distances are 50K, 16 miles, and 8 miles. The 8-mile course circles Bussey Brake Reservoir atop the levee, largely flat with some terrain; the front is sun-exposed, the back shad..

Battle to the Pacific is a running event held at Fort Stevens State Park near Hammond, Oregon, along the scenic Oregon coast. The race features multiple distances including a 5K, 1/4 marathon, 1/2 marathon, and a unique 12-mile Ruck Challenge, which involves carrying a 35-pound pack. The course is m..

The Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race, held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers three challenging distances: 6.5, 10.2, and 20 miles. Set in the scenic Prentice-Cooper Wildlife Management Area, the course features technical single-track trails through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, showcasi..

Turkey Trails- Cincinnati is held at Sawyer Point Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The annual Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run the option and a Virtual Race. The event emphasizes a family-friendly, festive atmosphere with swag inclu..

Fall Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook is part of EX2 Adventures’ Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series. Held at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, Virginia, the event offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail courses. Elevation gains are about 600 feet for the 5M and 1,200 feet for the 10M.The courses traverse Bul..

Located in Brookhaven State Park, Wading River, NY, the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon and 5 Mile offer two trail-running distances. The course traverses a mix of Suffolk County woodlands, including single-track, fire roads, sandy sections, and hidden ponds, starting near the park entrance off Willi..

Set in Tarrywile Park, Danbury, Connecticut, the Tarrywile Half Marathon offers three distances—10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon—through rugged park trails. The course is renowned for substantial elevation and technical Northeast single-track sections, delivering views of Danbury and the park’s tran..

On the Move for Men's Health 4-Hour Endurance Challenge takes place at Ballard Nature Center in Altamont, Illinois, on a 5K wooded trail loop with rolling hills. Runners aim to complete as many laps as possible in four hours, with breaks in the Trail Village. The race offers special divisions for we..

Turkey Trails- Cleveland is a Thanksgiving-themed, family-friendly running event held at Clark Field in Cleveland (320 Clark Ave, 44113). The day offers multiple distances: 5k and 10k road courses, a 1-mile untimed option, a Kids Dash, plus a Virtual Race and a Volunteer-then-Run option. The course..

Li'l Rhody Runaround Trail Run is held at Burlingame State Park in Charlestown, Rhode Island. It is the fourth and final race in WTAC’s Fall Trail Race Series, offering two trail distances: 8 miles and 4 miles on Watchaug Pond area trails. Expect a classic, wooded trail course around the pond, with..

The Baystate Dirty Dog Trail Run-Ruck-Walk 5k is a rugged outdoor event held in Berkley, Massachusetts, honoring military personnel, first responders, and their K-9 partners. Participants can run, ruck with weighted packs, or walk a challenging 5k trail through scenic natural landscapes, often muddy..

Last Chance XC Championships is held at Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, New Jersey. The event includes a USATF-NJ 8k Championships, HS 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS sanctioned), Open 400m, Youth 3k, and Open 5k, plus a Boys/Girls/Coed 5k team competition. Oak Ridge Park's double-loop, pancake-flat cour..

Last Trail Standing is a trail running event held at Settlers Cabin Park in Robinson, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, it offers four distances: 5K, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course features a unique 7.75-mile point-to-point trail run in both directions to complete a..

Celebrate Veterans 5K in Tacoma, Washington, is a 5K run held at 4256 84th St E, Tacoma WA 98446. The course is a simple out and back on the new Orange Gate/Pipe Trail, and this is the trail's first official event. The atmosphere honors veterans and features patriotic touches, including a patriotic..

Fat Ox Endurance Runs, staged at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona, is a fixed-time ultramarathon festival offering 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour options, plus 100 Mile, 100K, 50 Mile, and 50K races. Runners navigate a USATF-certified 0.988-mile concrete loop encircling the park’s tur..

Last of the Felascans is a backyard-style ultra held at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Florida. Racers tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the loop distance engineered so a 24-hour day yields 100 miles. The course combines daytime forest trails and a dirt road section afte..

The Midland Mountain Trail Series is a festive trail running event held in Harbison State Forest, Columbia, South Carolina. Featuring a full marathon (two laps) and a half marathon (one lap), the course winds through scenic woodlands, creeks, and rolling hills adorned with vibrant fall foliage. The..

The Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run takes place at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail in Norco, Louisiana. This event offers two race options: a 5K trail run suitable for all levels and a challenging 13.1-mile half marathon on well-maintained, clearly marked wooded trails featuring varied t..

The Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Race, held annually at the Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland, NC, offers a scenic trail running experience through rolling hills and old hardwood forests. The event features two main trail races of approximately 4 and 8 miles on single-track dirt and grav..

Fire Fest Ultra is a two-day trail running festival held at Logandale, Nevada, near Valley of Fire State Park. The event offers a wide menu of distances: 1M kids run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, plus 24- and 48-hour options, with occasional relay formats. The course runs..