Running races in the United States
Find running races in the United States. Compare 810 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, 5K races, marathons, 10K races, half marathons and 25K races.
Events to explore include The Hitchcock Experience, Tower Tag Challenge and Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K.
Narrow your search to North Carolina, California and Florida, or browse the other locations below.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
1,447 listed events · 810 with upcoming dates · 2 upcoming featured races
Upcoming running races
810 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
The Hitchcock Experience
USAHoney Creek, Iowa
Winter trail races on the hills of Hitchcock Nature Center, including a night-start 50-miler and a two-part 101K challenge.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Tower Tag Challenge
USAHamden, Connecticut
Timed hill-running challenges on repeated out-and-back climbs to the Sleeping Giant observation tower.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
USANew Bern, North Carolina
Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K in New Bern, United States.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash
USAVersailles, Kentucky
Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash in Versailles, United States.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
California International Marathon
USASacramento, California
Point-to-point Boston Qualifier from Folsom into downtown Sacramento.
· Entry closed
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Caloosa Fest
USAAlva, Florida
Trail races on the mountain-bike trails at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, with a half marathon and a shorter green-trail route.
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Hunter S. Thompson Fear and Loathing
USASan Francisco, California
Self-navigated urban ultras from Twin Peaks through San Francisco, with free entry and optional trail sections on the longer route.
· Entry closed
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Pine Mountain Trail Run
USAPine Mountain, Georgia
Rocky woodland trail races in F. D. Roosevelt State Park, with four in-person distances for the event’s 46th anniversary.
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PPTC Endurance Fest
USABrooklyn, New York
Looped road ultras in Prospect Park, with a shared start and finish near the Lincoln Road entrance.
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Salem 50K
USASalem, Oregon
Looped races at Bush’s Pasture Park on a course combining paved paths with gravel and dirt.
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San Antonio Marathon
USASan Antonio, Texas
San Antonio’s December city marathon.
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Sarasota Marathon
USASarasota, Florida
Sarasota December city marathon.
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Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp
USAChesapeake, Virginia
Races on the paved Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, using closed-road out-and-back courses.
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BMW Dallas Marathon
USADallas, Texas
A December weekend of road races in downtown Dallas, from a Friday mile and junior races to the Sunday marathon, half marathon and 50K.
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Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon
USAJacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville’s December road marathon.
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Beast of the East 100
USAKings Mountain, North Carolina
Mountain trail races through Crowders Mountain State Park, starting and finishing at Crowders Ridge.
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Bell Ringer Trail Run
USABurns, Tennessee
Woodland trail races in Montgomery Bell State Park with three distances from the hotel parking area.
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Cape Fear Holiday Run
USALillington, North Carolina
Timed holiday races on a short loop through Cape Fear Shiner Park, using trails and a short paved section.
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Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle
USANew Bern, North Carolina
Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle in New Bern, United States.
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Daytona 100
USAJacksonville Beach, Florida
Point-to-point road ultras along Florida’s Atlantic coast, finishing at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.
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Doomsday
USACool, California
Trail races from the Cool Staging Area, with a 50K ultra and half marathon through the surrounding foothills.
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Kalakaua Merrie Mile
USAHonolulu, HI
Kalakaua Merrie Mile at Honolulu, HI (USA).
· Status TBC
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Kiawah Island Marathon
USAKiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island December coastal marathon.
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Lunatic Loop
USARamona, California
Timed trail races on a hilly loop at a private venue in Ramona, with early and late six-hour starts.
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Magnus Gluteus Maximus
USAClifton, Virginia
A low-key trail 50K on the Bull Run–Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.
· Entry closed
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MCW Holmdel Classic
USAHolmdel, New Jersey
Charity trail races on repeated loops through Holmdel Park, with approximate ultra, half-marathon and single-loop options.
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Naughty Hog
USAValley View, Texas
Looped trail races at Lake Ray Roberts’ Johnson Branch, with shorter out-and-back routes and a paved 5K.
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PhoMo 50K
USAPhoenix, Arizona
A self-navigated trail ultra through the rocky Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at Shadow Rock Church.
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RunFluent Christmas Trail Run
USALutz, Florida
Christmas trail races in Lutz, with a timed seven-hour race, half marathon and short trail option.
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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K
USAHuntington Beach, California
Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K in Huntington Beach, United States.
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