Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Run scenic trails at Strouds Run State Park with Thunderbunny Trail Races, offering 11K, 25K and 50K courses for all abilities. Hosted by SEOTR Events, this Southern Ohio gathering blends challenge, community and stunning views.

Take in wooded trail views at the Fall Into Fall Trail 5k in Janesville, then stay for live music, food trucks and beer and wine tasting at the festival. Run or walk a fun, scenic course and celebrate the season with community festivities.

Run through pasture, woods, crop fields and country roads at the Charm Field and Trail Challenge in Millersburg, OH. Timed 5k and a kids fun run take place alongside Charm Days with food, a pony parade and community activities.

Join the Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run in McHenry on October 3, 2026 for spooky 5 km heats through haunted sets and animatronics. After the run enjoy a costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment and food.

Join the new Oxford Classic Community 5k in Bend on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a scenic loop at Drake Park along the Deschutes River. Flat, wide paths make it perfect for all abilities and family spectators.

Run singletrack and crusher fine trails at Bear Creek Lake Park during the Bear Chase Race festival on October 3 to 4, 2026. Distances from 5K to 100K offer looped courses, plentiful aid stations, and a welcoming trail community.

Explore scenic new hiking trails at Pocahontas State Park with options of a half marathon or 10k, both starting and finishing on the park's grass field. Pro chip timing and live results add a competitive edge to this fall trail run.

Run 10.6 miles of scenic single track along the Clark Fork River in Lolo National Forest, finishing in Paradise MT. Entry is capped at 750 and includes shuttle service, chip timing, a race shirt, drop bag service and a finisher award.

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.