Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Novemberfest Race for the Nashua Children's Home will take place in Nashua on Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Regal Beagle Ultra, held in Akron, Ohio, offers 50K, 25K, and 5-mile race options through the scenic Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park. The looped course features a mix of paved, gravel, dirt, and grass trails, traversing wetlands, woodlands, and rolling hills with about 400 feet of e..

The Ruff is a 7-mile trail race held in Carson, Washington, that takes participants up Dog Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course features a challenging 3-mile ascent to the summit with 3,000 feet of elevation gain, followed by a 4-mile downhill run on single-track tra..

The Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot is a scenic trail run held at the Manassas National Battlefield, featuring 5k and 10k options. Participants enjoy running through historic Civil War sites on dirt trails, cross-country paths, and gravel terrain, with some hills along the course. The event benefits..

The South Vineland Thanksgiving Run is a festive running event held at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ. This cross-country style race welcomes participants of all ages and paces, making it a perfect way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The event features a 3-mile course and offers awar..

The 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot is a cherished community event celebrating health and wellness. Scheduled for November 27, 2025, this event features a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a 5K race, both of which are chip-timed. Participants can enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere while s..

Turkey Trot St. Paul is an annual festive running event held on Thanksgiving morning at Upper Landing Park in St. Paul, Minnesota.Celebrating its 12th year, the event offers live 6K and 10K runs, as well as virtual options including 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Participants receive a tech t..

The High Country Turkey Trot 10k is part of a festive running event held annually in Boone, North Carolina, featuring both a 10k and a 5k timed trail race, along with a fun run/walk. Participants can enjoy scenic routes through the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails, with awards for top finishers and..

The Zoom Turkey Trot is a festive running event taking place in San Jose, California, featuring multiple race options including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, as well as youth categories and a free Kid's Run. Participants can enjoy a scenic run along the Coyote Creek trail on Thanksgiving morning, wi..

The 2nd Annual Hutto Turkey "Trail" Trot, taking place on Thanksgiving morning, invites participants to enjoy a fun and festive running experience. Runners can choose distances ranging from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on scenic dirt trails, featuring natural elements like leaves and rocks. The event encourages..

The Thanksgiving XC Classic is a festive running event held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona, featuring a 5K race and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk. The 5K course offers a European-style cross-country experience with two loops over grass, dirt, and some asphalt, including hay bale obstacles with bypass lan..

The Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Jackson, New Hampshire. The race features a 5k trail run through scenic areas including the Jackson Nordic Trails and Eagle Mountain House golf course, starting at Jackson Falls Bridge. There is also a 1k Kids Fun Run..

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving trail run held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler Trot for younger participants. Since its inception in 2012, the event has raised over $310,000 for the Food Bank for the Heartland, with a goal to surpass..

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved trails, grass, and smooth terrain, or a more rugged 5K course with roots, rocks, and hills...

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler is a trail race held annually in Commerce Township, Michigan, as part of Thanksgiving weekend festivities. Taking place at Proud Lake State Recreation Area, the event offers participants a scenic late fall setting with well-maintained trails. Race..

The Lake Anna Turkey Trot Half is a scenic and challenging race held at Lake Anna State Park, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k courses. The half marathon is an out-and-back trail race with a 3-hour and 15-minute time limit, while the 10k and 5k courses combine trail and paved roads. Participan..

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile race is a trail running event held in Snow Camp, North Carolina, at the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. Taking place over the Thanksgiving holiday, this race offers participants a scenic late fall experience with crisp air and evergreen surround..

The Colorado River Trail Run is a scenic outdoor event held at Arkansas Bend Park near Lago Vista, Texas, featuring a variety of distances including 5K, half marathon, full marathon, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultramarathons. The course highlights the picturesque Colorado River and challenging terrain, o..

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race takes place at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. Scheduled for November 29, 2025, it offers multiple distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run, all based on a 5K loop course. The trail features a mix of wide carriage roads and technica..

Boundiful Endurance Runs take place at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, California, featuring a one-mile loop on a 100% hardpacked dirt surface through a Southern California fruit and nut farm. The event offers multiple race options including 100 miles, relay, and timed runs of 24, 12, 6, and 3 hours. Runne..