Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Turkey Trails - Tampa, organized by Bodies Race Company, is a Thanksgiving-themed, family-friendly running event in Tampa, Florida (location listed as TBD, 33611). It offers 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, a Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-run option. The course is designed around local parks with ma..

The Novemberfest Race for the Nashua Children’s Home is a festive 4-mile run through Mine Falls Park in Nashua, New Hampshire. The course takes runners through the scenic Mine Falls Park with the start/finish area near the Pine Street Extension entrance, just west of the Millyard Smokestack. After t..

Turkey Trails - St. Louis, a Bodies Race Company event, is a family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed race at Queeny Park—Smith Shelter, Ballwin, MO 63011. The lineup includes 5k and 10k routes, a 1-mile Kids Dash, a virtual race option, and a Volunteer then Run track.Expect great swag—a designer shirt a..

Hex Hollow Half takes place at Spring Valley Park in southern York County, Pennsylvania. Runners choose between a 13.13-mile half marathon (two loops) and a 6.66-mile single loop. The course traverses low meadows, mature hardwood forests, and pine-covered wide tracks, featuring roots, rocks, two str..

Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is a trail run hosted by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event offers 10K and 5K routes (plus a virtual option) through the park’s trail system, where runners may encounter local wildlife and enjoy a desert sunrise. The atmosphere emphasizes positiv..

The Regal Beagle Ultra in Akron, Ohio offers three distances: 50K, 25K, and 5 miles, set in the Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park. The looped course combines wetlands, woodlands, rolling hills, with a mix of paved, gravel, dirt, and grassy trails. The 50K comprises six roughly 5-mile loop..

The Ruff in Carson, WA, is a 7-mile trail race starting and finishing at the Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course runs entirely on single-track trails: a 3-mile ascent with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain to the summit, followed by a 4-mile downhill..

The Legacy Trail Ultra is a free 60-kilometer ultramarathon held in Sarasota, Florida. In its fourth year, the event follows an out-and-back course along the Legacy Trail, starting at Payne Park and heading south about 18.6 miles before returning to the start. There are no road closings and only lim..

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a classic All Trail race hosted on the Roadrunner Trails at Southwestern Michigan College's Dowagiac campus. The event features 10K and 5K races on the trails, plus a 1K Kids Run. It uses chip timing with live results and is directed by Coach Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone..

Meandering Turkey is a 5.5-mile trail run held at Klaus Park, between Cape Girardeau and Jackson, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The course is described as flat, smooth, paved road, but the route is effectively about 5.5 miles of hilly, rooty single-track terrain. The event emphasizes a small-field ex..

The Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot offers a scenic trail 5k and 10k through the Manassas National Battlefield Park, starting and finishing near The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. The course is a cross-country style route across battlefield trails, including dirt paths, a boardwalk, and grave..

Orland Park Turkey Trot is a 2.5-mile chip-timed cross-country race in Orland Park, Illinois. The annual Thanksgiving morning event invites runners and walkers to traverse paved roads, paths, and wooded sections near the Village Hall, starting at the Franklin Loebe Center (14650 S Ravinia Ave). It h..

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee River, while the youth run is a loop at the back of the par..

Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. Participants choose between a mellow 2-mile course or a rugged 5K with roots, rocks and short hills across Briar Chapel’s 900+ acres. Both distances are offered as untimed fun runs or timed races (timed..

Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run is held in Jackson, New Hampshire on Thanksgiving morning. The event includes a 5k trail run through the hills of the Jackson Nordic Trails and the Eagle Mountain House golf course, plus a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Participants stage at the Eagle Mount..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile. A 2-Day Bundle combines select distances...

The Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race is a 5K event held annually in Roxbury, Connecticut. Scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the race takes place at the Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park located at 18 Apple Lane.Participants run a 3.1-mile course, offering a community-focused a..

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for runners and walkers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ame..

The 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot, held in Catonsville, Maryland, is a cherished community event celebrating health, wellness, and family. It features a cross country-style 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a 5K race, both chip timed. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere with awards..

The Turkey Trot Trail in Gainesville, FL, is an annual Thanksgiving Day event featuring 5K and 10K trail races hosted at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 210-acre vegan property dedicated to rescuing farm animals and preserving wildlife. The scenic course runs through fields and fore..