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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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
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
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
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 Thrill and Gratitude of Finishing DFL at the Tahoe 200
Ekta Basu, a business executive and mother from Cupertino, California, has been running trails for more than 15 years, but last year she committed to the audacious goal of running the Tahoe 200. This is her story.
Ekta Basu
July 1, 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