Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Little Su 50K is a winter endurance race held in Big Lake, Alaska, as part of the Susitna 100 weekend. The 50-kilometer course is a loop on frozen rivers, swamps, and tight, twisty trails through the woods. It features marked trails and Alaska's varied winter conditions, with spectacular views along..

The Lost Dutchman Marathon, held in Apache Junction, Arizona over President’s Day weekend, offers four races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and an 8K Trail Run. The marathon features a scenic, rolling, point-to-point USATF-certified course (AZ23001JOE) that qualifies as a Boston Marathon qualifier...

The Sasquatch Run in Venice, Florida, is a vibrant trail running event held at Carlton Reserve. It offers multiple race distances including 15k, 10k, 5k, and a virtual race option, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with local vendor booths, music, and commu..

Jackpot Ultras takes place at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. The festival-style ultramarathon offers multiple formats: 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour fixed-time races along with 100-mile, 100-kilometer, and 50-mile distances. Two course options: a fast short loop for the U..

River to Clouds Trail Run, also known as The River to Clouds Trailfest, blends trail running with a whiskey festival on Lookout Mountain, finishing at Ross’ Landing in Chattanooga, TN. The event features multiple distances: 100‑mile and 50‑mile trail runs, a 27‑mile Barely Ultra, and relay options f..

The Red Dirt Ultra, held in Provencal, Louisiana, takes place on the scenic Sandstone and Caroline Dormon Trail within Kisatchie National Forest. Celebrating its 10th edition, this challenging ultra features rugged terrain with loose and hard-packed sand, stream crossings, climbs, descents, and long..

Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper is a 25K trail race held near Pinnacle, North Carolina, with the start/finish at 301 Boyd Nelson Rd. Runners wind through Pilot Creek Trail to the campground, then Grindstone Trail, up Ledge Springs to the mountain summit, circling the Pinnacle counterclockwise and..

The San Pasqual Valley Trail Race is the 9th annual running event in San Diego wine country. It takes place on February 21, 2026 at the San Pasqual staging lot, 18194 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA. The course runs through vineyards and orange groves and offers scenic views along the valley. Three..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series hosts an ultramarathon weekend at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The festival offers a 7.5-mile loop, a two-lap 25K, a four-lap 50K, and a 30‑hour ultra, all set on pine forest singletrack with sandy ridges and lake vistas. Runners enjoy a su..

Cabin Fever 50K is a 50-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The course starts in downtown Fayetteville and finishes at Hawks Nest State Park, delivering winter scenery from expansive ridgelines on single-track, past waterfalls, and along the N..

Swamp 10k/30k/50k Trail Race, staged in Palm Coast, Florida by East Coast Trail Racing, offers 50K, 50K Relay, 30K, and 10K on rugged single-track trails. The course is described as beautifully challenging, featuring 2,345 feet of elevation gain on the 50K—the most for any Florida 50K. The event fos..

Turquoise Trail Ultra is a multi-distance trail race held in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, along the historic Turquoise Trail through Gutierrez Canyon Open Space. Distances offered are 13k, 26k (2 laps), and 52k (4 laps). The course is 100% single-track with 1,000 feet of climbing per lap, weaving throug..

The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park is a scenic trail running event held in Chiefland, Florida, featuring 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Set within the beautiful Manatee Springs State Park, the race offers participants an intimate experience surrounded by towering cypress trees and c..

The Angry Tortoise 50K and 25K trail runs take place in the scenic flatwoods of Cary State Forest near Jacksonville, Florida. Celebrating its 13th anniversary in 2026, this event offers a flat course on forest roads, making it ideal for newcomers to ultra and trail running. Participants benefit from..

La Jornada de Las Quebradas is a challenging 53K trail ultramarathon held near Socorro, New Mexico, along the scenic Quebradas Backcountry Highway. The race features a rugged 32-mile course with 3,300 feet of elevation gain, offering runners a stunning and old-school ultra running experience. The ev..

The Unicorns among us 5k is a community run/walk on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Ormond Beach, Florida. The event uses a scenic trail around Ormond Brewing Company and is open to runners, walkers, strollers, and children. Post-event activities at Ormond Brewing Company include beer, food, and ot..

Lord Hill Trail Run, the kickoff of Evergreen Trail Runs, takes place at Lord Hill Regional Park in Snohomish, Washington. The race offers 5K, 10-Mile, 20-Mile, and 50K distances on over 1,300 acres of forested trails. The route begins with a steep climb up Lord Hill, then uses a larger loop for the..

The Lost Trail Half Marathon and 5K take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offering runners scenic lake views and vibrant wildflowers along well-marked courses. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, while the 5K is 3.1 miles. The event features five aid stations strategically..

Dragon Trails 25K - Winter Edition takes place in San Antonio, Texas at Pearsall Park (4700 Old Pearsall Rd). The event features three trail races: the Great Dragon 25K, Ultimate Dragon 10K, and SA Toughest 5K. Runners tackle rugged Pearsall Park trails – with rocks and hills – through a two-loop 25..

New River Gorge Trifecta is a calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. It comprises three races, distances, seasons, and formats: Cabin Fever 50K (point-to-point), Falling Water 100K (four 25K loops), and Rim to River 100 (out-and-back). Finish all three in..