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Trail 8mi events in North America
Compare trail 8mi events across North America and choose where to compete next. Compare 15 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Prisoner of War Trail Race, Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall and Terror Trails Ultra.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
15 listed events · 15 with upcoming dates
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15 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
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.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall
USAPollock Pines, California
Autumn trail races around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Terror Trails Ultra
USAWaxhaw, North Carolina
Halloween trail races at Cane Creek Park, ranging from a short woodland loop to a two-loop ultra.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Last Trail Standing
USAPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Woodland trail races through Settlers Cabin Park, with the longer courses following repeated out-and-back loops.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Rugged Indy
USASpring City, Pennsylvania
Fixed-distance and timed trail races on the Indy Trail at Independence Park, supporting East Vincent’s parks.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Père Malfait Trail Race
USABastrop, Louisiana
Flat trail races following the reservoir levee at Bussey Brake, with exposed stretches and wooded sections.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs
USAAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Trail races through Albuquerque’s riverside bosque, using singletrack and jeep roads among the cottonwoods.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sawmill Trail Runs
USAPine, Colorado
Winter trail races through Staunton State Park’s meadows, forests and granite outcrops near Pine.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
TARC Winter Classic
USAStoneham, Massachusetts
Technical trail races on the Skyline Trail at Middlesex Fells Reservation, using repeated eight-mile loops.
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Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Forgotten Florida
USAChristmas, Florida
Point-to-point ultras and shorter trail races through Florida’s forest preserves.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
ICY-8
USASpotsylvania, Virginia
Timed and fixed-distance trail races beside Lake Anna.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Stone Mountain Massacre
USARoaring Gap, North Carolina
Hilly trail races across Stone Mountain State Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Cliffs of the Neuse
USASeven Springs, North Carolina
Trail races in Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Pandora’s Box of Rox
USABurnet, Texas
Rocky trail races at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Valkyrie Trail Race
USAColorado Springs, Colorado
Women-focused trail races in Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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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.
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View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in North America
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Albuquerque (1), Bastrop (1), Burnet (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 8mi events in North America
What should I check before a running event in North America?
Choose your distance, then check the route, elevation, cut-off time and entry conditions in the organiser’s race guide.
Which trail 8mi events are coming up in North America?
Prisoner of War Trail Race is listed for 24 October 2026. Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall is listed for 24 October 2026. Terror Trails Ultra is listed for 31 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.