Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Quest for the Crest in Burnsville NC May 16 17 2026 is a rugged point to point trail race to the summit of Mt Mitchell over steep technical terrain. Multiple distances offer big elevation gain, shuttles and memorable finisher swag.

Possum's Revenge (May 16, 2026) Possum's Revenge takes place in Graford, Texas at Bug Beach near Possum Kingdom Lake. The event offers multiple distance options: 69 Miler 52 Miler 56K 17 Miler 8 Miler 4 Miler Course, registration and poli..

Wildcat 2026 on May 16 in El Sobrante offers scenic 360 degree views of the Bay Area with race choices from 5K to half marathon or a remote option. Join the fun and help support the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Run for Amma: May 16, 2026 at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos. Join the 15th anniversary charity trail run where 100% of registration proceeds support UCSF Julia Carnevale Lab cancer research.

Run the inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton MI on May 16 and 17. Night and day trail races include Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K of two loops, and Daybreak 50K with tech hoody and finisher medal.

Cruel Jewel 50 is a 57.5 mile point to point trail through the North Georgia Mountains with about 17,000 feet of climb and descent. Technical single track, ridge lines, a historic Toccoa River steel bridge and epic views await.

Run rugged single and double track trails at Mueller State Park with distances from 10k to marathon and a playful 12 hour loop where colored balls pick your next lap. One main aid station, scenic views, and on site camping.

The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race will take place in Bluewater on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Take on High Lea at Richfield Heritage Preserve with options from 6 Hour to 100 mile on a shaded 2.92 mile loop with 225 ft gain. Camp onsite, enjoy aid stations and live timing, and earn belt buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishers.

The Oil Creek 13 Stacked Trail Race, held at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers a unique trail running experience through Oil Creek State Park. The event features two distances: a 5-mile and a 13-mile race, both..

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Trussville Trail Run The Trussville Trail Run is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026. It is the 13th annual running of the event and is described as Alabama's only 6K trail run. The course is hosted at the Trussville Sports Complex, with both st..

Race the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park on May 16, 2026. Complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest, with scenic river walk views and supportive aid station service.

Soaring Eagle Trail Run offers 5K, 10K, half and a free kids Woodland Speeders race in Sammamish. Enjoy scenic trails with roots and puddles, on course aid and a handmade solar powered finisher keepsake.

The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is a family-friendly trail event held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona (2400 N. Gemini Rd). Runners can choose from 10K and 5K trail courses winding through the cool Ponderosa forest, and there’s a flat, stroller..

Event overview Don's Backyard BBQ 20K/10K Trail Run Challenge takes place at Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Georgia, on May 16, 2026. The event is presented by Dirty Spokes and is limited to 225 participants. Distances offered: 20K Solo 10..

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K is a brand-new spring running event in Roseville, California, starting and finishing at Moksa Barrel House. Runners can choose a flat, fast Half Marathon on the Pleasant Grove Bike Path—a forked out-and-back wit..

Hit the trails at Palisades Park in Oneonta for Race to the Tower, with 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K over scenic park roads and improved trail. Finish by climbing the tower for a finisher medal while supporting OHS Cross Country.

Push your limits at the Chicago Yeti 7 to 11 hour Endurance Run in Willow Springs, a looped trail through restored forest and rolling hills with pond views. Live lap timing and a playful aid station keep you on pace and fueled.

MMT 100 is a rugged, rocky ultramarathon on the Massanutten Mountains in Virginia’s George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah Valley. The 100-mile course includes short but steep climbs and more than 18,500 feet of total ascent, demandi..