Races
Your next race starts here. Trailhead’s Races section covers the full spectrum of trail and ultramarathon running — race registration openings, course previews, results recaps, and stories from the field. From iconic ultras like UTMB and Western States to local trail races opening registration right now, find everything you need to discover, plan, and sign up for your next adventure. Brought to you by UltraSignup, the world’s leading trail running registration platform.
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Waiting Game: Entering Hardrock and Western States
The wait is worth it, but it might take years to get into two of the most prestigious trail races in the U.S.
Dan England
July 7, 2026
The 2026 Hardrock 100: What You Need to Know
The Hardrock 100 sends runners on a 101.8-mile clockwise loop through the San Juan Mountains with 33,000 feet of vertical gain and loss.
Brian Metzler
July 6, 2026
The Most Remarkable Western States 100 Ever
Here are 5 things to remember from the most remarkable Western States 100 ever.
Brian Metzler
June 29, 2026
The Best Trail Running in and around National Parks
Here’s a rundown about some of the best running trails inside U.S. national parks as well as some nearby races.
Brian Metzler
June 28, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Western States 2026
The women's and men's fields of the June 27 race are the deepest in history. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about Western States 2026.
UltraSignup
June 24, 2026
Broken Arrow Skyrace: A Euro-Style American Adventure
How the founders of the Broken Arrow Skyrace infused Euro-style trail racing DNA to create the ultimate U.S. trail running festival.
Doug Mayer
June 22, 2026
How Turning to the Trails Revived Molly Seidel
Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel has made a big transformation on the way to the Western States 100. The past year has marked the start of something new for Molly Seidel. Following a period away from competition, Seidel, the Tokyo Olympics marathon bronze medalist in 2021, has returned to competitive running as a trail…
Brian Metzler
June 22, 2026
Scenes from the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace
Here's a gallery of some of the best images from the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
Brian Metzler
June 21, 2026
How Brian Morrison’s 2006 Heartbreak Became a Gift
Brian Morrison wrote a candid book and got closure 20 years after his near-miss at Western States.
Brian Metzler
June 18, 2026
20 Great Midwest Trail Running Races This Summer
Here's a rundown of some of the best trail running races in the Midwest this summer.
Brian Metzler
June 16, 2026