Races on this list
| Race | Place | From the list |
|---|---|---|
| Exit Glacier 5K & 10K | Seward, Alaska | #1 · Distances: 10K, 5K · Usually: May 16 · A Seward Parks & Recreation 5K and 10K starting at the Resurrection Roadhouse on Herman Leirer Road toward Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. |
| TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5K | Tucson, Arizona | #2 · Distances: 8-Mile Run, 8-Mile Walk, 5K Run/Walk · Next date: Sep 6, 2027 |
| Spa Running Festival (Summit2Summit Half Marathon) | Hot Springs, Arkansas | #3 · Distances: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Race · Next date: Nov 14, 2026 · A scenic Hot Springs festival highlighted by the Summit2Summit Half Marathon that climbs summit-to-summit over Hot Springs and West Mountains inside… |
| Estes Epic | Estes Park, Colorado | #4 · Distances: 31 Miles, 15 Miles · Next date: Sep 26, 2026 · Join us for the Estes Epic on September 26-27, 2026 —a premier event featuring a 50k Bike Race, 50k Run, and Heavy Half Marathon. |
| Estes Park Marathon | Estes Park, Colorado | #5 · Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Mile · Next date: Jun 20, 2027 · A scenic high-altitude race near Rocky Mountain National Park, named one of the most scenic half marathons in the USA by Forbes. |
| Rocky's Backyard Ultra | Estes Park, Colorado | #6 · Distances: Backyard Ultra · Next date: Oct 10, 2026 · Rocky's Backyard Ultra is an October last-runner-standing backyard ultra in Estes Park, CO, run by Running Wild Events on a 4.167-mile mountain… |
| Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon | Hilo, Hawaii | #7 · Distances: Marathon · Next date: Dec 20, 2026 · The Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon is a USATF-certified, point-to-point downhill marathon from Volcano to Kea'au on the Big Island, dropping over… |
| Volcano Rain Forest Runs | Volcano, Hawaii | #8 · Distances: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K · Usually: August 15 · A scenic half marathon, 10K and 5K through the high-elevation rainforest above Volcano Village near the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. |
| Mammoth Cave 50K/25K | Park City, Kentucky | #9 · Distances: 50K, 25K · Next date: Oct 24, 2026 · Join us for the 6th running of Mammoth Cave 50K/25K trail race on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park! |
| Whine Up the Hill | Park City, Kentucky | #10 · Distances: 2.24 Miles · Next date: Oct 3, 2026 · "At least it's not a 5K" Get Ready to Whine (and Wine!) at the 2nd Annual Whine up the Hill! |
| Acadia Half Marathon & 10K | Bar Harbor, Maine | #11 · Distances: Half Marathon, 10K · Next date: Jun 6, 2027 · A scenic half marathon and 10K on the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park, with views of Maine's rocky coast. |
| Acadia Trail Run | Bar Harbor, Maine | #12 · Distances: Trail 10K · Usually: June 7 · A trail-oriented running event in and around Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, on the park's loop road and historic carriage-road trail system. |
| Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K | Bar Harbor, Maine | #13 · Distances: Half Marathon, 5K · Usually: September 12 · A scenic half marathon running nine miles on Acadia National Park's historic carriage roads and granite bridges from Bar Harbor. |
| Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay | Bar Harbor, Maine | #14 · Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay · Next date: Oct 18, 2026 · A spectacular but demanding point-to-point race from Bar Harbor through the villages of Mount Desert Island alongside Acadia National Park. |
| Big Bear Stampede | Gardiner, Montana | #15 · Distances: 5K, 9K · Next date: Sep 12, 2026 · Overview The 5k and 9k trail races are run in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park. |
| Bozeman Marathon | Bozeman, Montana | #16 · Distances: Marathon, Half · Next date: Sep 12, 2027 · Race fast courses nestled in Gallatin Valley, showcased by panoramic Montana mountain ranges. |
| Glacier Marathon | East Glacier Park, Montana | #17 · Distances: Marathon, Half · Next date: Jun 26, 2027 · A scenic point-to-point half marathon along the eastern border of Glacier National Park, finishing on the lawn of historic Glacier Park Lodge. |
| Le Grizz Ultramarathon & Relay | Polebridge, Montana | #18 · Distances: 50 Miler, 9.3 Miles, 5K · Next date: Oct 10, 2026 · Le Grizz is a 50-mile Ultramarathon run just to the west of Montana's Glacier National Park on a gravel road that parallels the North Fork of the Flathead River. |
| Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K | Whitefish, Montana | #19 · Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K · Next date: May 22, 2027 · A scenic spring marathon, half marathon, and 5K starting and finishing in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish near Glacier National Park. |
| Yellowstone Trail Races | West Yellowstone, Montana | #20 · Distances: 10K, 5K · Next date: Jul 31, 2027 · You don't want to miss this spectacular trail run just outside of Yellowstone National Park! |
| White Sands Trail Run | White Sands, New Mexico | #21 · Distances: Trail 10K · Usually: March 21 · A distinctive trail run across the dazzling white gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park. |
| Medora Marathon | Medora, North Dakota | #22 · Distances: Marathon, Half · Usually: July 25 · Set against the dramatic backdrop of the North Dakota Badlands near Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Medora Marathon offers rolling, scenic… |
| Burning River | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | #23 · Distances: 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 10K · Next date: Jul 31, 2027 · 2026 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Burning River Endurance Run & Relay – an exciting 100M, 50M, and Marathon solo run and 100M relay in Northeast Ohio. |
| Down & Dirty | Peninsula, Ohio | #24 · Distances: 5 Miles, 10 Miles · Next date: Aug 8, 2026 · Saturday mornings are best spent on the trails! |
| Fall Running Series | Peninsula, Ohio | #25 · Distances: 4 Miles, 3 Miles · Next date: Sep 29, 2026 · Come join the fun in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! |
| SARC Summit Athletic Running Club Youth Cross Country | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | #26 · Distances: — · Next date: Aug 6, 2026 · When: August 12th – Oct 11th Who: Grades 1st – 8th Practice – Goal is to have kids come to 2 of the 3 practices below, whatever best fits their schedule. |
| Towpath Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K | Cleveland, Ohio | #27 · Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K · Next date: Oct 3, 2026 · A scenic, fast fall marathon and supporting races run on the historic crushed-limestone Towpath Trail through Cuyahoga Valley National Park between… |
| Crater Lake Rim Runs | Crater Lake, Oregon | #28 · Distances: 6.7 mile, Half Marathon, Marathon · Usually: August 12 · A high-altitude run, half marathon, and marathon held entirely along the rim of Crater Lake National Park with stunning views of the deepest lake in the US. |
| Cades Cove Loop Lope | Townsend, Tennessee | #29 · Distances: 10 Miles, 5K · Next date: Nov 8, 2026 · The Cades Cove Loop Lope is the only organized footrace held inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park , to benefit Friends of the Smokies . |
| Long Distance Training | Knoxville, Tennessee | #30 · Distances: 5K · Next date: Aug 24, 2026 · Go the distance with Fleet Feet Knoxville and ASICS! |
| Bryce Canyon Half Marathon & 5K | Cannonville, Utah | #31 · Distances: Half Marathon, 5K · Next date: Jul 10, 2027 · A net-downhill point-to-point half marathon descending through Bryce Canyon National Park from Bryce Canyon City to the finish in Cannonville amid… |
| Moab 240 Endurance Run | Moab, Utah | #32 · Distances: 240 Miler · Next date: Oct 9, 2026 · The Moab 240 is a single continuous ~240-mile loop starting and finishing in Moab, Utah, crossing desert canyons, slickrock, the Lockhart Basin, and… |
| Moab Red Hot Ultra | Moab, Utah | #33 · Distances: 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, 15K · Next date: Feb 27, 2027 · Moab's Red Hot is a long-running (since 2007) winter ultra on jeep roads and singletrack northwest of Moab, UT, just west of Arches National Park,… |
| Ponderosa Polar Challenge | Orderville, Utah | #34 · Distances: 50 Miler, 100 Miler, 100K, 50K, 10K, 5K · Next date: Nov 7, 2026 · Ponderosa Polar Challenge: Choose Your Own Winter Adventure This is a unique endurance event set against the stunning backdrop of the Zion Ponderosa… |
| Southern Utah Half Marathon | Washington, Utah | #35 · Distances: 5K · Next date: Mar 27, 2027 · The Southern Utah Half Marathon is a beautiful route starting at Highland Park in Washington, UT. |
| Zion Half Marathon | Springdale, Utah | #36 · Distances: Half Marathon · Next date: Feb 27, 2027 · A scenic point-to-point half marathon by Vacation Races that runs from near La Verkin to Springdale beneath the towering red rock cliffs at the… |
| Zion Ultras | Apple Valley, Utah | #37 · Distances: 100 Miler, 100K, 60K, 30K, Half Marathon · Next date: Apr 10, 2027 · High-desert trail ultras from Ruby Rider Ranch in Apple Valley, Utah, with 100 mile, 100K, 60K, 30K and half marathon options across mesas and… |
| Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Riverbend | Great Falls, Virginia | #38 · Distances: 5 Miles, 10 Miles · Next date: Nov 22, 2026 · Riverbend lies adjacent to the Potomac River and just west of Great Falls National Park. |
| KCS WF Saree Run | Leesburg, Virginia | #39 · Distances: 5K · Next date: Oct 4, 2026 · Note : Due to the government shutdown, the venue has been moved from Great Falls National Park to this new location. |
| GOAT Run | Port Angeles, Washington | #40 · Distances: 13.6 Miles, 25.5 Miles, 30.25 Miles · Next date: Sep 12, 2026 · * 50K * Marathon * Half Marathon * The Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run (GOAT Run) is a trail 50K, marathon & half marathon that traverses Kelly… |
| OAT Run | Port Angeles, Washington | #41 · Distances: 7.25 Miles, 12.8 Miles, 31 Miles · Next date: Apr 10, 2027 · * 50K * Half Marathon * 12K * The Olympic Adventure Trail Run (OAT Run) is a point-to-point trail 12K and half marathon as well as an out-and-back… |
| Pacific Runderland 5k & Kids Run | Auburn, Washington | #42 · Distances: 5K, 0.6 Miles · Next date: Sep 26, 2026 · Run, walk or skip for Washington’s national parks! |
| Spruce Railroad Run/Walk | Port Angeles, Washington | #43 · Distances: 5K, 10K · Next date: Oct 3, 2026 · Join us on Saturday, October 3 for the Spruce Railroad 5K / 10K. |
| Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay | Thurmond, West Virginia | #44 · Distances: 31 Miles, 50 Miler · Next date: May 16, 2027 · Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay – May 16, 2027 Run, ruck, or relay your way through one of the most unforgettable ultra marathons in the… |
| New River Gorge Trail Festival | Fayetteville, West Virginia | #45 · Distances: 50K, Half Marathon, 5K · Usually: June 20 · A bucket-list trail festival in New River Gorge National Park with rhododendron tunnels, rim vistas, and dramatic views of the river hundreds of feet below. |
| Rim to River 100 | New River Gorge, West Virginia | #46 · Distances: 100 Miler, Pacer Registration · Next date: Oct 24, 2026 · Rim to River 100 is West Virginia's first and only 100-mile trail race, an out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park starting… |
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