Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverses the Cronan Ranch area, ultimately finishing at Folsom Lake..

The 40th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup and associated races take place on Saturday February 28, 2026, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. The program includes the following races: 50K Freestyle 50K Classic 25K Freestyle 25K Classic 8K Freestyle The Pepsi Challenge Cup is part of the American Ski..

Sam's Last Stand is a fatass-style trail race on February 28, 2026, organized by Ava's Trails. The race covers the entire Lone Star Hiking Trail from Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 15 near Cleveland, a distance of 96 miles. Entry is limited to 25 runners and the event uses gun time with a 36-hour cutoff..

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs take place in Superior, Arizona on February 28, 2026. Distances offered: 50K 31K 17K 12K The start and finish for the 50K, 31K, and 17K is in downtown Superior (165 Main Street). The 12K starts and finishes at the Superior Public Pool (234 S. Golf Course Road). The..

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 – Toledo is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio (location TBD, 43604) scheduled for March 1, 2026. It features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, a Half Marathon, a 1-Mile, and a Kids Dash, plus volunteer and virtual options. The Half Marathon course is a doub..

Gator Dash Trail Run, hosted at Diamond D Ranch just outside Jacksonville, Florida, is a new addition to Spartan Trail. The event offers two trail distances: 10K and 21K, on a course with minimal elevation gain and plenty of non-technical sections. Organizers promise a scenic, SCENIC RUN that's idea..

The Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Offering 10K and 20K distances, the course features gently rolling hills and is approximately 95% on trails, providing a fast yet enjoyable desert running experience. Participants can..

Zoom Angel Island is a trail running event on Angel Island, accessible via chartered ferries from Tiburon, California, offering spectacular views of Marin County and San Francisco. Distances include 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, plus a Kids Run (free). The hilly course circles the island and climbs M..

Queeny Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing ultramarathon held at Queeny Park in Saint Louis, Missouri, hosted by Terrain Trail Runners - STL. The backyard-style ultra uses a loop-based format, with participants repeating laps until only one runner remains. Distances are defined by loops: 12–18..

Mississippi Trail 50 takes place on the Longleaf Horse Trail in the De Soto National Forest just south of Laurel, Mississippi. The event offers four distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 20K, all run on rolling forest terrain with mostly single-track and some double-track logging roads. It featur..

Moab Run the Rocks is a three-day trail running stage race set in Moab, Utah’s renowned singletrack. Runners can choose between two distances: The Full Pint, a 53.6-mile (85.6 km) course with 4,480 ft of vertical gain, and The Half Pint, 33.1 miles (53.1 km) with 2,670 ft of vertical gain. The route..

The Honoring Our Heroes 4th Annual 5K & 2 Mile Ruck is a fundraising event held at Camp Meridale in Meridian, Mississippi. This all-terrain race features a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 2-mile ruck, with courses winding through wooded trails, hills, and uneven ground on 170 acres of scenic terrain. The eve..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge in Williamson, West Virginia, is a demanding ultra-running event held on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop along the West Williamson flood wall and Southern WV Community and Technical College campus. Participants can choose between 35-hour and 47-hour race options..

Camp Classic Trail Run takes place at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, offering 5K, 10K, and a Kids 1K Fun Run. Runners traverse a mixed trail course through woods, prairies, and creekside paths around the camp, with the 5K as a single loop and the 10K as two laps. The course features mile markers..

Geaux Wild Ultra takes place at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The event features two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a 50K. The course is a 10-mile loop weaving together the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, with two aid stations along the route—the main Start/Finish aid of..

Florida Death Race is an ultratrail held in White Springs, Florida, run by Run Bum Tours. It features two point-to-point Florida Trail events: a 74-mile course with about 2,500 feet of elevation gain and a 21-hour cutoff, and a 37-mile “baby” race with about 1,500 feet of gain and a 12-hour cutoff...

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Both distances begin with a gravel road section followed by climbs on the Pinhoti trails and Bear Creek, featuring creek cross..

The MST 100 Endurance Races, held near Durham, North Carolina, feature challenging trail ultramarathon distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and a 10-mile race. The event starts and finishes at the scenic Rolling View Recreation Area, with courses primarily on the Mountains to Sea..

Antelope Canyon Ultras, organized by Vacation Races, take place in Page, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Page Sports Complex. Distances include 50-mile Ultra, 55K, 30K, and a Trail Half Marathon, with a charity bib option. Runners traverse rugged desert terrain around the Antelope Canyon area..

The Alsea Falls Spring Fling is a trail running event held at Alsea Falls Recreation Area near Monroe, Oregon. The 2026 edition is the event's 12th anniversary and takes place on March 7, 2026. Registration closes on March 5, 2026. Distances offered: Half marathon 10K 5K The courses use fern-lin..