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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Oh Canada! 7 Epic Canadian Trail Running Races
Looking for a destination trail race to test your mettle? These Canadian races will push you to your limits.
Brian Metzler
August 20, 2026
Why I Put On Trail And Ultra Races
Reflections on the 2026 Badger Trail Races and why the trail running community inspires me.
Scott Kummer
August 7, 2026
Trails, Tigers and Tattoos: Grassroots Trail Racing at Mountain Tiger Donner Summit
Trail running might be growing to new heights, but the soul of the sport still lies in the unique flair of small, grassroots-style homegrown events like Mountain Tiger Donner Summit.
UltraSignup
July 30, 2026
Sonoma Fall Classic: The Ultimate Trail Festival
Here are 10 reasons why the new Sonoma Fall Classic trail running festival in Healdsburg, California, should be on your race calendar.
Brian Metzler
July 28, 2026
Race Through the Night: Stay Awake, Alert + Mostly Sane
Running through the night can be strange, but it’s navigable, physiologically, psychologically, and logistically, once you understand what’s going on.
Zoë Rom
July 27, 2026
Behind the Bib: Hyner Trail Challenge
Join UltraSignup's Blake Cohen as he takes on the Hyner Trail Challenge in Hyner, Pennsylvania—one of the East Coast's most legendary spring trail races.
UltraSignup
July 26, 2026
Behind the Bib: Leavenworth Trail Fest
Join UltraSignup's Kim Haven as she heads to Leavenworth Trail Fest in Leavenworth, Washington—a German-themed mountain town tucked into the eastern side of the Cascades, known as "Little Bavaria."
UltraSignup
July 22, 2026
25 Great Trail Running Races with Waterfall Views
If you’re looking for trail running races with waterfall views, these U.S. and Canadian events are good ones to consider.
Liz Wright
July 16, 2026
The Best Trail Race You Haven’t Yet Considered Is in Hong Kong, Not the Alps
Traveling to Hong Kong and running on the trails through its legendary country parks was a long-term quest for this American trail runner.
Brian Metzler
July 15, 2026
5 Takeaways from the 2026 Hardrock 100
5 Takeaways about why the 2026 Hardrock 100 was one of the most memorable yet.
Brian Metzler
July 13, 2026