Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Take on the Harding Hustle in Cleveland National Forest on July 18, 2026, with 50K, 30K and 15K options over scenic, rugged jeep road terrain. Expect hot July conditions, stocked aid stations, chip timing and hearty post race food.

Clear Creek Ultra The Clear Creek Ultra is a loop-based ultramarathon held on private trails in Crystal Springs, Mississippi (start/finish at 1074 Rhymes Road). The course is a single-track, one-mile loop that crosses creeks and includes hi..

Challenge yourself at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs July 18 to 19, 2026 with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on scenic high elevation trails. Proceeds support local trail maintenance and youth programs.

Storm the Farm at Briggs Outdoors in Winona features scenic but rugged trail loops through Driftless bluffs with steep climbs, creek crossings and prairie views, offering distances from 5k to a 43k ultra. Youth discounts, fundraising for yo..

Join Hot to Trot at Griffith Park on July 18, 2026 for 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy aid stations, custom finisher medals, free photos and a friendly community vibe.

Experience the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K under Florida stars on mixed trail terrain at Green Swamp. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, simple finisher swag and awards for the top four men and top four women.

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.

Event overview Tough Mugu is a trail running event held at La Jolla Group Campground in Point Mugu State Park, 1 mile north of 9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. The event includes the following race distances: 10k 25k The event..

Test your limits in the McCoy Flat Death Race in Vernal Utah. Run 4.1 mile laps on a desert course each hour until only one runner remains, with cash prizes per lap and race swag for all participants.

The Silverton Alpine Runs on July 18, 2026 offer 50K, marathon and 8 mile courses from Silverton Memorial Park in the San Juan Mountains. Run jeep road loops past historic ghost towns and climb to California Pass near 12,930 feet for sweepi..

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing event in Holly where runners start a 4.167 mile loop every hour. Choose the Oak Flats 3HR option or keep going until you are the last runner standing.

Tackle a rugged 10K through High Cliff State Park's single track trails of rocks, roots and steep climbs for an unforgettable challenge. Finishers receive a Cliff Runner shirt and medal and proceeds support the Purdy Nature Preserve.

Take on Kendall Mountain near Silverton Colorado with 12 mile and 11K options. Tackle steep jeep road climbs and a final summit scramble for sweeping alpine views on a rugged out and back course.

Tackle the iconic Barr Trail Mountain Race, a scenic 12.6 mile climb and descent from Manitou Springs toward Pikes Peak. This summer Front Range classic delivers rugged alpine views and counts toward the Garden to Peak Challenge.

Three days of high alpine trail running around Leadville, Colorado crossing the continental divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff with stunning fourteener views. Choose Full Pint or Half Pint stages, enjoy on site camp life with live bands, sh..

Standhope Ultra Challenge July 24 to 26, 2026 near Ketchum, Idaho offers remote high altitude trail races on technical alpine terrain. Expect fickle mountain weather, long backcountry stretches, and a handcrafted finisher award.

Run the Maah Daah Hey Trailrun through dramatic North Dakota Badlands with point to point courses finishing in Medora. Choose from short trail distances to epic ultras up to 116 miles for a scenic, rugged challenge.

Experience high alpine trails from Gould Colorado in the Never Summer range with 100 km and 60 km options. Rugged singletrack, big climbs and alpine lakes await for a true mountain adventure.

Event overview The Wausau Trail Run is an evening trail race held at Nine Mile County Forest in central Wisconsin. Registration for the next edition opens on January 1, 2026. The event offers the following distances: 5K 10K Half Marathon..

Run the Crazy Mountain 100, a rugged 100 mile point to point in Montana with massive vertical gain and technical single track. Scenic ranch start and finish, and a Hardrock and Western States qualifier with hand engraved buckles.