Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

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.

Run five hourly 5K loops for a cumulative 25K at Jockey's Ridge State Park, including a dune crossing and team relay options. Chip timing, finisher medal and a festival vibe with food, music and beach access make this a fun fall challenge.

Join the annual Heroes trail run and walk in Holland, Michigan on October 10, 2026 to support people impacted by cancer in West Michigan. Enjoy a community paced 5K run or 2K walk while honoring someone special and supporting Shields of Hop..

Join Run with Heart on Saturday October 10 in Urbana Ohio for a community 5K, 1 Mile fun run and virtual option starting at Depot Coffeehouse. Enjoy a scenic course on the Simon Kenton Bike Path plus postrace goodies and awards.

Tackle scenic looped trails at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose with distances from 5K to 100K plus a kids fun run for a fun weekend of trail running. All finishers receive a shirt and medal and 100K finishers earn buckles, with camping availab..

Join the Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee on October 10, 2026 for smooth, flat and fast single and double track. Choose the 6.2 Mile or 3.1 Mile and chase a PR on scenic trails.

Join the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race in Nevada City for a scenic half marathon or 5K through pines, along Deer Creek, and across a historic swinging bridge. Enjoy stocked aid stations and a locally made finisher medal.

Conquer Mohawk Mountain on scenic but rugged trail courses with 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon options, big climbs and singletrack. Runners earn finisher medals, enjoy aid stations and follow a cupless policy to reduce waste.

Run the scenic Bizz Johnson Trail to Hobo Camp in Susanville with point to point 50K, marathon, half and 10K and bus to remote starts. The USATF certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and winds through river canyon, bridges and tunnels.

Hit scenic Turkey Bend trails amid fall foliage with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 12 hour endurance challenge where the most miles wins. Enjoy aid stations, a custom finisher medal and a collector challenge coin.

Tackle a scenic half marathon loop through five parks in Westchester, starting at the Thomas Paine Cottage and finishing at New Rochelle High School. Mostly wooded trails, rocky roots and abundant wildlife make this a classic trail escape.

Celebrate the 20th Wayland HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, a family friendly meet supporting Wayland High School programs. Youth 3K plus open 5K races, trophies and local sponsors make for a fun community day.

Join Spooky Sprint Columbus on Oct 11, 2026 in Columbus for a festive run with options from a Kids Dash to a half marathon and a virtual race. Runners get designer shirts and finisher medals plus age group awards in timed events.

The Mines of Spain 100 offers 100 mile and 100 kilometer trail ultraruns on scenic loops around Dubuque's Mines of Spain. Expect rugged singletrack, steep climbs and Mississippi River views on a challenging multi loop course.

Shake Your Trail Feather runs October 16 and 17, 2026 at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL, with distances from 100K to 5K on winding single track, creek crossings and riverside paths. Friendly trail support and a post race celebration awa..

Run spectacular waterfall trails at Silver Falls State Park Oct 16 to 18, 2026, with distances from a fun 5K to a challenging 50K. Expect muddy single track, creek crossings and breathtaking waterfalls that reward every step.

Run the winding, hilly trails at Eagle Mountain Park with about 5 mile and 2 mile options plus a guided youth hike. Finish to live music, try HOKA trail shoes and grab pancakes served in a ceramic mug while supporting Streams & Valleys.

Scenic Front Range trails through aspen, lodgepole pine and red rock await at Indian Creek Trail Runs near Sedalia, Colorado. Routes from 5 to 50 mile and 55k in a small field capped at 225, with staffed aid and a unique finisher award.