Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

The Derby 50K in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is a low-key, scenic ultramarathon event held on November 29, 2025. The race covers 31.5 miles on a course of rolling hills, running in a counter-clockwise direction over asphalt and dirt loops. Participants can enjoy a community-oriented atmosphere, with a..

The Fiery Gizzard Run, held at Foster Falls State Park in Tennessee, features challenging half and full marathon trail races on one of the Top 25 Trails in the US. The course offers stunning waterfalls, rock formations, and expansive overlooks, with mostly flat ridgeline running punctuated by steep,..

The Quarry Turkey Half Marathon is a family-friendly running event held at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont, California, on Thanksgiving weekend. The race offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a free "Little Turkeys" sprint for children. The courses are mostly flat and fast, set on the scenic tr..

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..

The Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail running event held at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. The course offers a challenging 17.1-mile loop with diverse terrain including wooded singletrack, sandy hills, grass, and gravel roads, showcasing the park's 11 distin..

The Turkey Chase is a running event held in Cary, North Carolina, offering in-person and virtual race options on November 29, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The race takes place at William B.Umstead State Park, featuring a course with e..

The Quad Dipsea will take place in Mill Valley on Saturday 29 November 2025.

The Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, starting at the Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area & Trailhead. This event offers three distances: a 50K ultra challenge, a 16-mile run, and an 8-mile course, catering to various levels of trail runners. The course features a mix of single..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner is a challenging trail race held annually at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, California. Part of the Endurance Race Series' Sunshine Series, this event features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The half marathon is known for its technical trails an..

Rob's Trail Run Edition is a running event taking place at Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury, NY. Scheduled for November 30, 2025, the event features two main races: a 5K Adult Trail Run and a 5K High School or Youth Trail Run, catering to participants of different age groups. This event not only..

The Turkey Trails event in Goddard, Kansas, is a family-friendly running event featuring a variety of races, including a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race option. Participants can enjoy custom race swag, including designer shirts and finisher medals, along with chip-timing and live resu..

The Run Empowered Series, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dynamic running event series organized by Empower Ultras. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including 10K runs, marathons, ultra-distance events like 48-hour races, and the unique Empower Backyard Ultra. Runners who com..

The Tennessee Mile is a trail running event held on private land near Franklin, Tennessee, featuring a 1.1-mile loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. The race offers multiple timed divisions, including 40-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 8-hour night, 6-hour, 3-hour, and a youth 5K for children 16 and under...

The Climb 89 will take place in Richland from Friday 5 December 2025 to Saturday 6 December 2025.

The Blood Rock 100 is a trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, scheduled for December 5-7, 2025. The race features multiple distances, including the 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and 25K races, all passing through scenic areas such as Belcher Tract, Summit Lake, and Belche..

The Shakori 40 Running Festival is a weekend event held in Pittsboro, North Carolina, celebrating endurance, community, and live music. It features a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members, along with a 4-mile open race. The cross-country cou..

The Quiet Silence 50k is a unique running event taking place in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, on December 5-6, 2025. Participants will tackle an out-and-back course on the scenic Glacial Drumlin State Trail, which features a mostly flat, crushed gravel surface. Runners have eight hours to complete the 50k..

The Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k is a trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Covering a 5-kilometer (3-mile) distance, the race offers participants a scenic course through natural surroundings by the water. Runners receive a cool t-shirt, food and refreshments..

The Peacock Gap Trail Run, hosted by Inside Trail Racing, takes place at China Camp State Park and Henry Barbier Park in San Rafael, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, the event offers three distances: 10K, half marathon, and 30K. The course features scenic single-track trails with views of..

The Backland is a challenging last-man-standing trail race held near the Texas-Oklahoma border at Walnut Creek Resort & Marina in Gordonville, TX. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop called a "land" and must complete each loop within one hour to continue. The race continues hourly until only one runner..