Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Akron Trail Marathon, held in Akron, Ohio, offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course begins at Memorial Parkway trailhead downtown, featuring a scenic route through Summit Metro Parks and along the historic Towpath Trail, including views of locks, the Mustill Store, and water..

The Get Lost Trail Race, held annually at Lost Lake near Tonasket, Washington, is a scenic trail running event supporting the Okanogan Highlands Alliance, a local environmental group. The 7th annual race offers three distances: 3 miles, 7 miles, and an 11-mile course, which follows the same route as..

The Trail Blazer 15k & 5k is a scenic running event held in Meadville, Pennsylvania, at Ernst Conservation Seed on Mercer Pike. The race features a flat and fast course primarily on the paved Ernst Trail, which follows an old rail line through the lush French Creek valley, showcasing diverse environ..

The 53rd Winery 5k & 10k is a scenic running event held at 53rd Winery in Louisa, Virginia. The course is a cross-country route looping around the vineyards and winery property, featuring a fairly flat terrain with some elevation changes. The 5k consists of three laps, while the 10k covers six laps...

The Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon is a challenging 26-mile point-to-point mountain race held in Kalispell, Montana, showcasing the newest trails in the Foy's to Blacktail Trail system. Featuring an all-single track course with over 5,000 feet of vertical gain, runners climb 2,800 feet in the fir..

Grey Rock Trail Runs, held near Yakima, Washington, offers challenging summer trail races in the Cascade Mountains. The event features two distances: a rugged 25K with over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and a shorter 12K option following the same route. Both races start at Tree Phones Campground in t..

The Loon Mountain Race is a challenging mountain trail event held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, covering approximately 6.03 miles with a 3,066-foot elevation gain. The race ascends the slopes of Loon Mountain, featuring diverse terrain such as trails, grass ski slopes, and cat tracks. Notable for its s..

The Wasatch Scramble Trail Run is a challenging 10K trail race held at Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, Utah. Participants navigate rugged, winding singletrack trails featuring steep slopes and high altitude, offering some of the most epic views on the Spartan Trail calendar. Snowbasin Resort is know..

The Leopold's Preserve 10k is a trail running event held at Leopold’s Preserve, a 380-acre nature conservancy in Haymarket, Virginia. The course features mostly flat, dirt paths with some roots, offering a scenic and natural running experience. The 10k route is an out-and-back course with a detour o..

The Blue Mountain Trail Run, held at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, offers a scenic 10K trail race through pristine singletrack trails beyond the ski resort boundaries. Known for its challenging terrain, the course features some of the Poconos' legendary hills, providing a favori..

Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run, known as "Seize the Day," is an annual fundraising event held at Mendon Ponds Park near Canfield and Douglas Roads in New York. The race offers 10K and 5K trail runs, as well as a one-mile fun run/walk, welcoming runners, walkers, hikers, and leashed dogs. The courses star..

The Sweet Air Trail Race, organized by the Baltimore Road Runners Club, is a challenging trail run held at Gunpowder State Park in Sweet Air, Maryland. The course spans approximately 7 to 8 miles, featuring a mix of rolling hills, fast sections, water crossings, and occasional mud, providing a varie..

The Hardin-Meade Endurance Run is a challenging 31-mile race held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, starting at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg and finishing downtown. Limited to 50 participants, the event takes place in July, often under hot and humid conditions, requiring runners to have prior ultra-dist..

The Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K is an annual running event held at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. Featuring a half marathon and a 5K race, the event offers participants a scenic yet somewhat challenging course through the forest trails, providing a true South Carolin..

The Spillway Classic Trail Run is an annual 3-mile trail race held at the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco, Louisiana. Celebrating its 38th year in 2025, the event features "The Gauntlet," a challenging off-road course through natural trails with unpaved surfaces and potential elevation changes. Runne..

The Catamount Weekly Trail Running Race is a recurring event held at Catamount Outdoor Center, offering distances including a half lap, 5K, and 10K. The races take place rain or shine, with a clear thunder policy in place for safety. Participants receive new bib numbers each week to ensure accurate..

The Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is a unique three-day stage trail running race held in scenic Oakridge, Oregon, known for its nearly 500 miles of forested trails. The event features multiple race distances: a 60k stage race over three days, and individual races of 28K, 15K, 17K, plus a Kids 1 M..

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race, held annually in July in Vermont, is one of America's oldest 100-mile ultramarathons and part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. The challenging course features 17,000 feet of climbing over country roads, forested trails, and scenic views of the southern Green Mountai..

The Mount Rainier Half Marathon & Trail Events take place at Crystal Mountain Resort near Enumclaw, Washington, in the Cascade Range. This scenic race offers a half marathon along with 5K and 10K options, featuring a mix of dirt trails through towering evergreen forests, alpine meadows, and ridgelin..

Cascade Crest is a renowned 100-mile trail running event held in Easton, Washington, known for its challenging course and vibrant atmosphere. The race features over 23,000 feet of elevation gain and includes about 32 miles along the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. A unique highlight is running through t..