Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Hainesport Endurance Run is a multi-day ultramarathon event held at Hainesport Township Municipal Park in New Jersey. It features a flat, paved loop course of just under one mile, certified by USA Track & Field, with an alternate 1.2-mile loop available if needed. Participants can compete in var..

The Canal Corridor 100 Mile Endurance Run, held annually in Northeast Ohio, is a fast, flat, and scenic ultramarathon along the Towpath Trail. Starting and finishing in Akron, the course follows the Ohio & Erie Canalway, running north to Canal Basin Park in Cleveland before returning south. The trai..

The 3rd Annual Del Rio Marathon takes place in Del Rio, Texas, offering multiple race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k. The event is held at 400 Pecan Street and features a scenic course through the local area. It provides a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all leve..

Angel's Rest is a trail running event held in Cascade Locks, Oregon, within the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Taking place on October 11, 2025, the race offers three distances: 50K, 20 miles, and 10K, with start times beginning early in the morning. The course features stunning views of waterfalls, i..

The Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake in Denison, TX, is an inaugural trail running event offering multiple distances including 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a fun run/lake walk. The course features a rugged trail with dirt, rocks, roots, and scenic views overlooking Waterloo Lake. A u..

The Backbone Trail Run, held in Dundee, Iowa, offers runners a scenic and challenging experience through Backbone State Park. Participants can choose between two distances: the Original 4.3-mile moderate course and the more demanding 10K Lake Loop. The race begins on pavement, allowing runners to fi..

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest, held in Valdese, North Carolina, is a trail running event featuring a 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and a one-mile fun run. Set within Valdese Lakeside Park, the courses primarily traverse technical, single-track trails characterized by rolling hills, roots, and rocks, offering a challe..

The Broad River Trail Run is a running event scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina. Participants can choose between two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K. Both races start at the Ranger Station and follow scenic trails along the Broad River, offering a mix of terrain and bea..

Storm the Day - Sunrise to Sunset is a unique endurance event held at Prairie Island Campground in Winona, Minnesota. Participants have from sunrise to sunset to complete as many 2.5-mile loops as they choose, either solo or as part of a team. The course is notably flat, making it accessible for all..

The Long Hunter Trail Runs take place in Long Hunter State Park near Hermitage, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. The event offers three distances: 50K, marathon, and half marathon. The courses feature a mix of trail and paved greenway paths, circling Couchville Lake and including loops on Bryant G..

The Run The Ridge Trail Race is a unique running event taking place in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, featuring 5K, 10K, and 25K trail runs. Set against the backdrop of the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace, participants will traverse scenic dirt roads and enjoy beautiful overlooks reminiscent of the area's ric..

The Free State Trail Run, held in Meriden, Kansas, offers challenging distances including a 40-mile, marathon, half marathon, and quarter marathon. The race takes place on a 6.75-mile single-track loop trail through a hardwood forest with rocky, technical terrain and moderate elevation changes. Runn..

The Trout Brook is a challenging 10-mile trail race held at Willow River State Park in Hudson, Wisconsin. The course features a mix of wide-open park trails and technical single-track paths, including hills, a stair climb, and scenic views of a majestic waterfall. Designed for experienced trail runn..

The Horseshoe Bend Ultras, held in Page, Arizona, offers three race distances: a 50-mile, 55K, and half marathon. The courses showcase stunning natural landmarks, including Antelope Canyon and the iconic Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River. Runners traverse desert sand and slickrock, with routes fe..

The Gandy Dancer Marathon, held annually in Luck, Wisconsin, is a scenic autumn race featuring a flat, fast limestone trail ideal for personal records and Boston Marathon qualification. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, 5k run/walk, and a 4-person marathon relay. The marathon course..

The Rainbow Ridge 20k/50k is an outdoor trail running event held in Rainbow, Oregon. The 20k race begins at the upper McKenzie community center, featuring a climb to Kings Castle summit with stunning views of the McKenzie River valley and Cascade peaks, followed by a downhill return. The 50k race st..

The Farmdale Trail Run, held October 11-12, 2025, takes place at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This premier trail event offers multiple distances including a 10K, half marathon, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultramarathon. The course features miles of single-track trails, service r..

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, within the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all featuring rugged terrain including single-track trails, creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and vibr..

The Sage Burner Trail Race takes place in the scenic Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado, nestled in the Rocky Mountains. This fall event features challenging distances of 50K, 28K, and 15K, with the 15K supporting the Youth Trail Running Initiative to encourage young athletes. The..

The North Bend Trail Fest, held in North Bend, Washington, is a dynamic mountain running event showcasing the Snoqualmie Valley's outdoor offerings. It features multiple races including the challenging North Bend Skyline 30k with 6,600 feet of vertical gain, the intense Mt Si Vertical Kilometer (VK)..