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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6 Exciting Things About the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace
The June 19-21 Broken Arrow Skyrace includes eight races and two triple crown competitions for runners of all abilities and a prize purse of $150,000.
Brian Metzler
June 15, 2026
Top Contenders in the Western States 100 Men’s Field
The Western States men's field is a clash of the titans. Will one the sport's legends win or will it be one of the hungry, young newcomers?
UltraSignup
June 9, 2026
Top Contenders in the Western States 100 Women’s Field
The Western States women's field is loaded. Who will come out victorious?
Brian Metzler
June 8, 2026
10 Great Vermont Trail Races You Should Put on Your Must-Do List
Vermont is known for maple syrup and covered bridges, but it also has many great trail running races.
Peter Maksimow
May 27, 2026
Behind the Bib: Moab Run The Rocks
Welcome to Behind the Bib, UltraSignup’s video series that brings you behind the bib of races around the country.
UltraSignup
May 19, 2026
25 Great Trail Running Races in Utah This Summer and Fall
The following is a rundown of some of the best trail races in Utah you should consider this summer and fall.
Brian Metzler
May 18, 2026
10 to 100: A Program To Guide More Women into 100-Milers
Tara Warren has run some of the most difficult 100-mile trail races in the U.S. Now she wants to help guide more women into 100-milers.
Ashley Arnold
May 11, 2026
5 Key Takeaways from the 2026 Cocodona 250 and How it Could Shape the Future of the Sport
The 2026 Cocodona 250 seamlessly wove together a stellar and grueling race with core elements of culture, community and mainstream appeal. The impact of this year's event could be long-reaching.
UltraSignup
May 11, 2026
Are 200s the New 100s? The Fast-Growing Category of 200-mile+ Ultra-Distance Races in the U.S.
Far from being an anomaly, 200-mile+ races now represent one of the sport’s fastest-growing arenas, attracting runners eager to explore deeper, more demanding challenges.
Brian Metzler
May 9, 2026
Rachel Entrekin Asks ‘Why Not You?’ and Answers with a Next-Gen Win at the Cocodona 250
Rachel Entrekin's 'Why Not You?' approach reminds us not to confine ourselves to where we think we belong. The trail doesn’t care about expectations. It rewards persistence, courage, and belief.
Allison Mercer
May 7, 2026