Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Huff 'n Puff Trail Races in Jackson, Georgia, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience with marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. Held at Dauset Trails, the marathon and half marathon courses feature mostly single-track trails with rolling hills, roots, rocks, and technical s..

The Cowboy YETI is a trail running event held at Bastrop State Park in Bastrop, Texas, featuring distances of 7K, 20K, 40K, 60K, and 100K. The race takes place on scenic, hilly dirt and rocky single-track trails within the lush Central Texas forest, with an elevation gain of about 800 feet every 20K..

The MAD Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance race held annually at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, Tennessee. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with a strict one-hour time limit to advance. The course is flat, runnable, and non-technical, featuring trails, gr..

Mrs. McCormick's Ice House is a winter trail running event held at Ontario County Park in Naples, New York. Scheduled for January 17, 2026, the race offers participants the choice of completing a 4-mile loop once or twice, navigating scenic trails that avoid deep snow drifts.As part of the Common Gr..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. Celebrating over 15 years, it offers three race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K. Runners experience the world-class Tsali Trail System, known for its well-groomed paths alongside..

The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF) Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a winter trail running event held in January at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 5-mile race, both offering a challenging course through scenic trails. The event is know..

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is a premier cross-country skiing event held in Marquette County, Michigan, organized by the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN). This annual marathon features various race distances, catering to both competitive and recreational skiers. The NTN is dedicated to developing and..

The Florida Roots Trail Series at Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach, FL, offers a community-focused trail running event featuring distances of 5K, 10K, 30K, and 50K. The course winds through the park's scenic trail system and circles the historic Fort Clinch, providing a challenging yet runnable exper..

The Cactus Roulette Endurance Event is a unique trail race held at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Participants can choose from four time options: 24-hour, 12-hour Owl (Saturday PM), 12-hour Lark (Sunday AM), and 6-hour. The course features three color-coded loops ranging from 1.9 to 3...

Running the Rose is a trail running event held at Tyler State Park in Tyler, Texas, featuring single-track trails through East Texas pine forests with towering 100-foot trees and rolling hills that provide both challenge and enjoyment. The race offers multiple distances: 7K, 11 miles, 22 miles, 54K,..

The Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra is a point-to-point race held in Volusia County, Florida, starting at Rotary Park in Edgewater and finishing at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary. The course follows scenic paved multi-use trails, including the East Regional Rail Trail, Spring-to-Spring Trail, an..

The Wilson Creek Frozen 50k is a challenging winter trail running event held near Melba, Idaho, about 30 minutes south of Nampa. Set on the scenic Wilson Creek trail system, the race features a 50k distance combining two loops—a 20-mile loop with 4,500 feet of elevation gain and a 10-mile loop with..

The La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run, held on January 24, 2026, takes place at the scenic La Cuesta Ranch near San Luis Obispo, California. The event offers three distances: 10km, 20km, and 30km, all run on 100% dirt trails and ranch roads with stunning views of West Cuesta Ridge. The course features a loo..

The Phillips Flurry is an annual winter sporting event held in Phillips, Wisconsin, featuring 5K and 10K snowshoe races, runs, and walks. It serves as the venue for the Wisconsin State Snowshoe Championships, attracting participants who enjoy snow-covered trails in a scenic forest setting. The event..

The Franklin Mountains Trail Runs, held in El Paso, Texas, is a challenging mountain race series set in the rugged Franklin Mountains State Park. Participants experience diverse distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, 30k, 55k, a 12-hour endurance event, and the King/Queen of the Mountain challe..

The Little Big Dog Trail Run will take place in Caliente on Saturday 24 January 2026.

The Saguaro Showdown is a unique backyard ultra event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It features two races: a running event with 4.1667-mile laps and a rucking event with 2.3-mile laps. The race follows a last-person-standing format where participants must complete each lap w..

The USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, held at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, is a vibrant collegiate and junior skiing event scheduled for January 24-25, 2026. It features classic races of 15 km and 7.5 km for college and independent high school athletes, alongside CHS..

The Scrub Jay Races, held annually at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Florida, feature a 5K and a challenging "Scramble" 10K trail run. The 5K course is mostly on paved and crushed shell paths with some trail sections, designed for road runners who want a taste of nature. The 10K Scramble offers..

David's Trail Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in Mountain Home, Arkansas, near scenic Lake Norfork. The race offers three distances: 7K, 25K, and a demanding 50K course featuring over 5,000 feet of elevation change through a mix of single and double track trails in the Ozarks..