Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run 10.6 miles point to point through Lolo National Forest along the Clark Fork River, finishing at Ferry Landing by Quinn's Hot Springs on Oct 4, 2026. Expect rolling single track, scenic river views and a relaxed post race vibe.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a scenic 5K trail at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg, winding under oak and maple through the Boal Estate and Stan Yoder Preserve. A short Mini Monster loop is timed, participants 21 and over get a beer, and awards..

Run the Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race in early October at Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham PA. Choose 5 mile, 10 mile or 25K loops over hilly trails and creek crossings, with chip timing, aid stations, a soft tee and after race food an..

Run scenic, rooty trails in Groton Town Forest on October 4 with 9.5 mile and 3.4 mile options through rolling hills and rocks. Limited to 250 runners with refreshments and awards.

Run scenic North Park trails, including sections of the Rachel Carson Trail, at the FAAP Fall Classic in Gibsonia on October 4 2026. Choose 20k 10k or 5k, earn handmade bamboo medals, enjoy a folk dance finale, and support an orphanage in t..

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on October 4, 2026, with 5k and shorter loops around Parkview Field for a family friendly fundraiser. Enjoy a tailgate and help raise funds that stay local to support neighbors in need.

Join the Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Live Oak near San Antonio with races from a kids dash to a chip timed half. Celebrate post race with live music, Mexican treats and a best costume contest on scenic trails.

Tackle a scenic 5K or 8K through Pindar Vineyards on flat packed trails while supporting the NY Cancer Foundation. Finish with live music, food trucks and a complimentary glass of Pindar wine for a festive fall celebration.

Push your limits on the OG Yeti 100 mile trail ultramarathon along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, VA. Starting and finishing at The Meadows, this Western States qualifier delivers rugged Appalachian views and full on cours..

Moab 240 is a roughly 240 mile ultramarathon that starts and ends in Moab, Utah, winding through desert near Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Expect epic scenery, serious climbs and a 117 hour cutoff across remote forest lands.

Run the Dimple Dell Half Marathon on Oct 10, 2026 in Sandy, Utah, a 13 mile, mostly trail course through scenic canyons with plentiful aid and a locally made finisher medal. Field limited to 250 runners for an intimate, well supported race.

Run scenic single track along the American River Canyon in Auburn, CA with 50K, half marathon, or 5 mile routes. Celebrate afterward at Ponderosa Cider Co with a commemorative cider glass and post race pours.

The Last Wolf on Oct 10, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing trail challenge with 50K, 25K and 5K options and unique finisher medals. Run repeating 3.1 mile gravel loops with rising time cutoffs and stocked aid stations.

Mad Meadows is a remote mountain ultramarathon near Leavenworth offering 50K and 50M courses with steep climbs, technical single track and sweeping alpine views. Expect old growth larch, big elevation gains and rugged trail running.

Run the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail on October 10 to 11, 2026 across central New England, a UTMB Index point to point ultramarathon along the Midstate Trail. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50K courses that wind through mountains, fields and r..

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA with 100 mile and 50 mile options along mostly flat rails to trails riverside terrain. Expect river views, long trestles, camping, local food and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Hit the trails at the Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk on October 10, 2026 at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. This scenic, slightly hilly course over grass, gravel and wooded trails welcomes all ages and supports Eaton County trail development.

Euchre Bar Massacre is a fatass style adventure run along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the American River. Choose 25 or 50 miles, expect remote support, big climbing and rugged riverside trails for a raw endurance challenge.

Join the 39th Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco on October 10, 2026. Run scenic loops around Lake Merced on a certified course with 50k and 50 mile options and aid stations for a memorable autumn ultramarathon.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with trails, climbs and waterfalls. Part of the Upstate Race Series, the race ends with a finisher medal and post race pancakes.