Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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 the Yeti 100, a scenic 100 mile endurance run along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. Enjoy rails to trail mountain scenery, crew friendly access and well stocked aid stations on a USATF certified course.

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 scenic Dimple Dell Half Marathon in Sandy UT on Oct 10, 2026, on wood chipped single track through Dimple Dell canyon with a steep rim climb. Limited to 250 runners; aid stations, free photos, post race treats and finisher medal.

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 50 in Leavenworth WA on October 10, 2026 offers 50M and 50K courses that climb above 7000 ft and wind through alpine meadows, larch stands and technical single track. Expect steep climbs, scenic ridgelines and a river finish.

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.

Tackle a rugged, fatass style adventure run along the scenic North Fork of the American River with 25 and 50 mile options. Expect big climbs, river trail views, and a self supported backcountry race experience.

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.

Enjoy a fall run, walk and roll through 125 acres of prairie, ponds and fall color at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc. Choose 5K, half marathon or a family one mile loop while supporting nature based programs for children with special needs..

Run rustic trails on a 50 acre horse ranch at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday October 10, with a certified 5K, a 2K walk, and a Half Pint kids run. A virtual 5K option welcomes every pace and family fun.

Run the scenic Trailway at Lake Somerville with distances from a youth mile and 5K up to marathon and 50K, plus ruck divisions. Enjoy lakeshore views, shaded forest, mostly rolling terrain and a lively packet pickup tailgate the night befor..

Lace up for Scouting's Meecheway Color Run Vol. 3, a fun 5K on scenic trails in Defiance. All proceeds support Camp Lakota and local Scouting programs, with shirts, fresh donuts and awards for top finishers.