Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is a unique running event held in Owosso, Michigan, starting at the Fitness Coliseum. Participants can choose between two 5k races—one themed around coffee and the other around beer—or a shorter 1.5-mile walk suitable for all ages, dogs, and strollers. The 5k course f..

The Blue Sky Trail Marathon and Half Marathon are scheduled for October 18-19, 2025, in Fort Collins, Colorado. The event features a scenic course through trails between Horsetooth Mountain Park and the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, offering a mix of dirt singletrack, rocky terrain, and gravel paths...

The Another Round 25K is an inaugural running event scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina. Participants will complete five 5K loops, with the challenge of finishing one loop every hour between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.The race caters to endurance an..

The Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and 50K ultra, with races starting early in the morning. The course features technical single-track t..

The Wild Duluth Races is an annual trail running event held in Duluth, Minnesota, featuring ultramarathons and shorter trail races. Participants can choose from the 50K and 100K ultramarathons on Saturday, as well as the Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon and Terribly Tough 10K races on Sunday. The course..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. The race covers approximately 5.5 miles on the scenic Lakeshore Trail loop, offering a welcoming atmosphere for runners, hikers, and walkers of all ages and skill levels. Organized b..

The Monster Dash is a 5K trail run taking place in Carolina Beach State Park, North Carolina, designed to celebrate Great State Trails Day. This event aims to raise funds for young runners, promoting fitness and community engagement. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails while supporting a good c..

The Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a Native-organized running event held on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, to support the tribe's Youth and Family Programming. Participants can choose from various race options, including a 100-mile race, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, and a half marathon. Th..

The Black River Trail Classic, held in Millston, Wisconsin, takes place in the scenic Black River State Forest. This event offers multiple race distances: 85K, 50K, 25K, and 10K, catering to a range of trail runners. Participants enjoy well-marked courses featuring beautiful ridge views and vibrant..

The Jackalope Lope is a trail running event held at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding, California, known for its challenging terrain and significant elevation gain. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 20.5 miles, or 8.5 miles. The race features well-marked courses with..

The Palo Duro Trail Run, held in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas, is a celebrated trail running event marking its 40th anniversary in 2025. Offering three distances—25K, 50K, and 50 miles—the race features a challenging looped course with varied terrain including rolling singletrack, sand, and rock, along w..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race is held annually in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. This challenging trail race covers 8.5 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering runners a scenic experience through 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees. Li..

The Delirium Ultra 24 Hour Run is an endurance race held in Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring a 1.62-mile closed-loop trail course through scenic Lowcountry woods. Participants can compete in 6, 12, or 24-hour timed events, with the winner being the runner who covers the greatest distance. The cou..

Death by 5k Tyler is a challenging 24-hour running event held at Tyler State Park in Texas, specifically in the Blackjack camping area. Participants face the unique test of completing ten 5k runs spaced every 2.5 hours, starting early morning and continuing through the night, requiring headlamps for..

The Piedmont 8 Hour is a trail running event held at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia. Celebrating its 10th year, the race features a 2.7-mile loop with about 60 feet of elevation change, winding through open meadows and pine forests with scenic fall foliage. The course is mostly runnable w..

The LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run is a scenic 22K trail race set in the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. Participants can choose to compete individually or as part of a two-person or three-person relay team. The course begins at the Lake Barkley Bridge, follows a paved path along H..

The Great Trailhead Foot Race 10 Miler, held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offers runners a scenic trail experience with single-track dirt paths against the backdrop of Denver's skyline. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or a challenging 10-mile double-lap course. Registratio..

The Oktoberfest Trail Run in Farmersville, TX, is a scenic race event held along the historic Chaparral Trail, a reclaimed multi-use trail spanning over 35 miles. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and 50K. The course features a flat, fas..

The West Side Donut Dash is a 5K trail run held at the Highlands Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event features a scenic trail course with natural terrain, including tree roots and small stumps, offering a challenging and enjoyable run through nature. In addition to the main 5..