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Trail running races in North America
Compare trail running races across North America and choose where to compete next. Compare 445 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 50K races, 10K races, 25K races, half marathons, 5K races and 100K races.
Events to explore include Weekend at Burney, Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race and Hare Mountain Trail Runs.
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445 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Weekend at Burney
USACassel, California
Timed trail races and a short loop race near Baum Lake, based at Burney Mountain Guest Ranch.
· 48H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race
USABandera, Texas
Technical trail races in the Texas Hill Country, with long ultras, shorter courses and a youth mile.
· 100mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hare Mountain Trail Runs
USAHagarville, Arkansas
Rugged races on the Ozark Highlands Trail, from a short mountain ascent to a 100-mile point-to-point course.
· 100mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bridge Burner Ultra
USACanon City, Colorado
Trail races through the Royal Gorge area, starting in Canon City and following riverside paths and mountain trails.
· 10K / 35K / 35mi / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Canyonlands Ultra
USAMoab, Utah
Desert trail races near Moab, from a 15K course to a 100K ultra.
· 100K / 15K / 50K / 50mi / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Carkeek 6 and 12 Hour
USASeattle, Washington
Timed trail races on hilly park loops overlooking Puget Sound, supporting local trail work.
· 12H / 6H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Fancy Nonsense
USAPalatine, Illinois
Autumn trail races at Deer Grove West. The 2026 event moves from Palos Forest Preserve while trail construction takes place.
· 25K / 50K / 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Festival des sentiers Saint-Hippolyte
CANSaint-Hippolyte, Québec
Festival des sentiers Saint-Hippolyte in Saint-Hippolyte, Canada.
· 10K / 1K / 2K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Fields of Gold Trail Run
USAMarble Falls, Texas
Autumn trail races at Shaffer Bend, with fixed-distance races, a twelve-hour challenge and separate morning and evening 5K events.
· 10K / 12H / 50K / 50mi / 5K Morning / 5K Night / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Firewater Ultra
USAGreenback, East Tennessee
Trail ultras along Tellico Reservoir, with sunrise and sunset starts for the 50K and a shorter running course.
· 100K / 22.5K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon
USANebo, North Carolina
Lakeside trail races around Lake James, starting and finishing at Whippoorwill Farm.
· 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Gate2Gate Trail Run
USAAlachua, Florida
One- and two-loop trail races through San Felasco Hammock Preserve, supporting the park’s friends organisation.
· 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Georgia Sky to Summit
USASky Valley, Georgia
Mountain trail races based at Sky Valley Resort, with a Saturday ultra and a Sunday shorter course.
· 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Greensprings 24
USAWilliamsburg, Virginia
A twenty-four-hour endurance race on a flat crushed-gravel loop, supporting The Arc in Williamsburg.
· 24H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hixon 50
USALa Crosse, Wisconsin
A weekend of trail races in La Crosse’s wooded bluffs, with short courses and a children’s race on Saturday and longer races on Sunday.
· 0.5mi / 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hot Mess Trail Races
USAPittsgrove, New Jersey
A six-hour endurance race and half marathon on mostly flat woodland trails at Parvin State Park.
· 6H / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Lake Murray Endurance Run
USAArdmore, Oklahoma
Trail races of several lengths through Lake Murray State Park. Confirm the precise start location in the final briefing: current organiser text…
· 100K / 100mi / 25K / 50K / 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Nelson’s Summit 50/50
USASalamanca, New York
Trail races on the rolling cross-country ski trails of Allegany State Park, based at the Art Roscoe warming hut.
· 25K / 50K / 50mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run
USACorydon, Indiana
Woodland trail races at O’Bannon Woods State Park, with four distances and staggered starts.
· 50K / 5K / 6.6mi / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗No Name Trail Races
USAAgoura, California
Trail races through Cheeseboro Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains, with an ultra, half marathon and shorter course.
· 10K / 50K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗NYSUT Runs WNY at Bella Rose Winery
USALewiston, New York
NYSUT Runs WNY at Bella Rose Winery: running in Lewiston, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Patapsco Valley 50K and 25K
USACatonsville, Maryland
Trail races through Patapsco Valley State Park, starting and finishing at CCBC Catonsville.
· 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗PB&J 50K and 25K
USAPrince William Forest Park, Virginia
A free trail competition on rolling woodland loops in Prince William Forest Park. Both distances start at Telegraph Road Pavilion; entry is at capacity.
· 25K / 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Prisoner of War Trail Race
USASpartanburg, South Carolina
Trail races on woodland figure-eight loops at Croft State Park, returning to the Activity Center aid station.
· 25K / 50K / 8mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Rim to River 100
USANew River Gorge, West Virginia
A 100-mile out-and-back race through New River Gorge, starting and finishing at ACE Adventure Resort.
· 100mi · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run
USASan Antonio, Texas
Halloween trail races on rocky loops at Eisenhower Park, with four in-person distances.
· 10K / 27K / 53K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Suttle Lake Trailfest
USASisters, Oregon
Timed races on a forest trail loop around Suttle Lake, with a shared start at South Shore Campground.
· 12H / 24H / 6H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall
USAPollock Pines, California
Autumn trail races around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
· 10K / 17mi / 50K / 5K / 8mi / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Triple Lakes Trail Race
USAGreensboro, North Carolina
Trail races around Greensboro’s lakes, based at Bur-Mil Park.
· 40mi / 5mi / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Wildwood Canyon Trail Runs
USAYucaipa, California
An eight-hour trail challenge and a shorter race on a hilly loop through Wildwood Canyon State Park.
· 6K / 8H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run
USAAltadena
Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run — historical running results.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Big Sur Trail Marathon
USABig Sur, California
Big Sur Trail Marathon in Big Sur.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bigfoot 200 Mile Endurance Run
USAMount St. Helens
Bigfoot 200 Mile Endurance Run — historical running results.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bimblers Bluff 50K
USAGuilford, Connecticut
A 50K race through connected woodland preserves, using rocky trails and forest roads in southern Connecticut.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bishop High Sierra Ultras
USABishop
Bishop High Sierra Ultras — historical running results.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB
CANMont-Tremblant , Quebec, Canada
Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in North America
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Huntsville (6), Moab (6), Colorado Springs (5). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in North America
Which trail running races are coming up in North America?
Weekend at Burney is listed for 22 October 2026. Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race is listed for 23 October 2026. Hare Mountain Trail Runs is listed for 23 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in North America?
Look for 50K races, 10K races, 25K races, half marathons, 5K races and 100K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for North America?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.