Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run The Ritter is a trail running event held in Lakeville, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile distance options, along with a Canicross division for runners with dogs. The course consists of a 5-mile loop with rolling hills, a mix of wide off-road trails, some gravel road sections, and..

The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race, held in Friant, California, takes place at the scenic Finegold Creek Preserve managed by the Sierra Foothill Conservancy. This trail event offers two distances: a 10k and a 7k run/walk, providing participants with a rewarding outdoor experience through protected natur..

The Long Night in Lanford is a unique endurance running event held in Enoree, South Carolina, challenging participants to run from dusk until dawn on an off-road, approximately 1-mile trail. The course features varied terrain including gravel, wooded areas, open fields, creek edges, pine tree plots,..

The Ripon Turkey Trail Run is a community-focused running event held in Ripon, California, at Mavis Stouffer Park along the Stanislaus River Trail. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the race offers three distance options: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Participants receive a custom techni..

Mission Tejas is a trail running event held at Mission Tejas State Park in Grapeland, Texas. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. The course features a mix of straw pine-laced single track trails, winding downhills, and historic CCC-buil..

The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run, held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, offers 5K and 15K trail races suitable for both new and experienced runners. The scenic course begins in a valley with mountain views and includes a unique feature: the final 1.2 miles pass through a cave il..

Cohutta Madness is an endurance trail running event held near Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring timed loop races around Lake Conasauga, the highest lake in Georgia. Participants can choose from 4-hour, 8-hour, or 12-hour race options, running as many miles as they wish within their chosen time frame. T..

The Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp is a trail running event held in Bradley, California. It offers multiple race distances including 48-hour, 24-hour, 20km, 10km, and 5km options, catering to a wide range of endurance levels. The event is part of the AllWeDoIsRun series, which organizes..

The Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in the stunning Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, located on the Arizona/Utah border. The event features a challenging marathon capped at 100 runners, running mostly on dirt and jeep roads through dramatic backcountry landscapes inc..

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..

The Mental Health Ultra Marathon, held in Newnan, Georgia, offers 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances on a scenic 6-mile loop course featuring rolling hills and 450 feet of elevation gain per loop. The single-track trail is suitable for runners of all experience levels. The event supports mental h..

The Trails & Tacos 15k/5k is a running event held at Erwin Park in McKinney, Texas. It features two race distances: a 15k and a 5k, both set on scenic trails within the park. The event offers a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, supported by aid stations with trail snacks and enthusiastic voluntee..

The Looking Glass 100k is a highly scenic ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest near Asheville, North Carolina. Covering approximately 62 miles with around 13,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features a challenging single large loop around the iconic Looking Glass Rock. Runners traverse..

The Père Malfait Trail Race, held at Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area near Bastrop, Louisiana, offers three distances: 50K, 16 miles, and 8 miles. The course features a mostly flat trail around Bussey Brake Reservoir with some varied terrain, including holes and ant piles. Runners experience a..

The Fast Eddie 50K and 5K take place at Lapham Peak in Delafield, Wisconsin, celebrating endurance and community while honoring Ed Condon's legacy. The 50K features five loops on the scenic and challenging Blue Loop trail, known for its rolling terrain and beautiful woodland views. The 5K offers an..

The Dead Horse Ultra is a popular trail running event held in November near Moab, Utah, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50K, 30K, and 15K. Set along the Magnificent Seven trail system, the course offers a challenging mix of technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and breathtaking views. Runners travers..

The Wild Florida Trail Run, held in White Springs, Florida, offers 50K, 25K, and 10K trail races benefiting the Florida Trail Association. The 50K and 25K are point-to-point courses starting in Suwannee Springs and finishing at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, while the 10K is a single..

The Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp is a trail running event held in Bradley, California. It offers a variety of race distances including 48-hour and 24-hour endurance runs, as well as shorter 20km, 10km, and 5km races. The event is part of a series of trail runs organized by AllWeDoIsRun..

The Never Stop Running Foundation Long Island Turkey Trail Trot 5K is an annual family-friendly run/walk held at Bethpage State Park in Bethpage, NY. The course starts on the open polo field and winds through scenic, mostly flat, beginner-friendly trails with a true cross-country feel. Participants..

The Chateau Elan Muscadine Run, hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The race offers two distance options: 5.5 miles (two laps) and 3.0 miles (one lap), featuring a scenic course that winds through vineyards, gr..