Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Holiday Hustle in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a festive trail running event held in the scenic Black Creek subdivision near Mt. Aetna. Featuring approximately 3.7-mile (5K) and 7.4-mile (10K) courses, runners tackle new trails on Aetna Mountain with about 600 feet of elevation gain per loop.The 5..

Bodies Race Company hosts the Candy Cane Course- Toledo, a holiday-themed running event in Toledo, Ohio (43537), offering 5k and 12k distances, plus a 1-mile option, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race. The course details are subject to change, with interactive maps available; location is listed as TBD. T..

Charleston Itty Bitty 50 is a 50-mile, self-supported, point-to-point race in Mount Pleasant, SC. The route starts at West Ashley Greenway and travels through Lowcountry, crossing the Ashley River Bridge, around the Citadel and Hampton Park, across the peninsula, over the Ravenel Bridge, through Mou..

The Dirty December Trail Run, held in San Diego, California, is a festive holiday trail running event featuring multiple race distances: a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a unique 6-hour hill climb challenge. The course includes significant elevation gains—approximately 3,500 feet for the mar..

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Moccasin 24 Hour Run invites participants to run as many miles as they can within a 24-hour window on a 4-mile loop at the Wolf River Trails. The event features a family-friendly 4-mile run for kids with a guardian, plus 24-hour and relay options. The start/finish area..

Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is a 36.8-mile race around Choctawhatchee Bay on Florida’s Emerald Coast, encompassing Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and surrounding areas. The 15th annual event begins at The Island, the host hotel and new starting line, offering two optio..

Jupiter Ridge Sand Spur is a winter ultramarathon in Jupiter, Florida, set in the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area, a protected coastal scrub dune site in Palm Beach County. The 9th edition offers Lunacy 30k Night Run (four 4.5-mile loops, about 18 miles with ~1,000 feet of dune climbing), Lunacy 50k (day..

Candy Cane Course - Jacksonville is a holiday-themed race by Bodies Race Company in Jacksonville, Florida. The event offers 1 mile, 5k, and 12k options, plus a Kids Dash, a virtual race, and volunteer opportunities. The location is listed as TBD in Jacksonville, Florida, for December 27, 2025.Partic..

Icicles on the Moon 7 Miler is a night trail race in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, at Zindel Park near the caretakers house. The event offers a 7-mile main race and a 5K option, both using local trails around the reservoir. Runners must wear a headlamp and be prepared for winter conditions. The 7-mile c..

Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge takes place at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. The event offers a 5k race and a Virtual 5k, both all-trail courses through the Huffaker Hills area. The course is described as entirely trail-running, offering a scenic, nature-friendly atmosphere.The race is US..

Brazen Racing’s Almost New Year’s Eve is a trail-running event at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. Runners may choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, with hikers and walkers welcome. The race navigates Lake Chabot’s scenic trails, delivering a festive, outdoor atmosphere as participants c..

Mo Big Butt 50 K is a South Carolina ultramarathon run by the Runner From Hell community. In its 32nd edition, about 25 starters tackle a 50‑kilometer course on a familiar local route, with self-timing and no aid. Parking is typically at the organizer’s yard, and the course is kept by volunteers and..

Across the Years is a fixed-time, multi-day running festival at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. The event, held December 28 through January 3, features a looped course through the complex’s grounds and stadium, with a 1.42-mile loop used to accumulate distance. Races include a 6-day op..

The Summit Showdown is a challenging trail running event held in Dacula, Georgia, at Little Mulberry Park. Scheduled for December 28, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 10 Mile course with approximately 1,400 feet of vertical gain and a 5K featuring around 500 feet of elevation gain, including a..

Bodies Race Company presents the Candy Cane Course in Punta Gorda, Florida, held at South County Regional Park-Baseball Field. The holiday-themed race offers 5k and 12k, plus family-friendly options including a 1-mile run and a Kids Dash, plus a Virtual Race. Participants can expect a designer shirt..

GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and describe the event as a low-cos..

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, hosted by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The endurance event offers a flat, fast 5-mile loop used for multiple distance options: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50 miles (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), and 100 miles (20 loops)...

The Resolution Run takes place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV (7901 W Washington Ave, 89128). The event offers in-person and virtual options. Distances include: 10k 5k 1-mile kids' run 10k Virtual 5k Virtual Registration closes on December 30, 2025. Entry fees listed on the eve..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an ultramarathon event hosted by the Huntsville Track Club, held annually at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a challenging post-holiday distance to kickstart their running year. The event emphasizes a supportiv..

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - CorkScrew Edition takes place in Perryville, Arkansas, on the CorkScrew Loop around Lake Sylvia. The event offers a roughly 10-mile route on service roads around the lake, with shorter distances available. ALL paces are welcome—from walkers and joggers to runners, elites,..