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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Running an Ultra Through the Night: Staying Awake, Alert, and 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
April 8, 2026
Chosen from the Unchosen: Heather Huggins Is Living the Dream and Getting Ready for her First Western States 100
Heather Huggins has been to get a chance to run the Western States 100 for what seems like a lifetime. But her lifelong connection to the outdoors and the trail running community have made the wait worth every moment.
Brian Metzler
April 7, 2026
Five Key Takeaways From The Big Alta Trail Races
The Big Alta trail races offer a mix of local vibe and world-class trails with three different race distance from 28K to 100K.
Brian Metzler
March 24, 2026
Midstate Massive Ultra Trail Honors 100 years of Midstate Trail
The 2026 Midstate Massive Ultra Trail races will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Midstate Trail on October 10-11.
UltraSignup
March 23, 2026
Rock the Ridge: A Runner’s First 50-Mile Ultramarathon
This video follows Jon Antonucci on a life-changing journey as he trains for his first 50-mile ultramarathon, the Rock the Ridge trail race in New Paltz, New York.
UltraSignup
March 16, 2026
The Inaugural Sonoma Fall Classic: The Ultimate Trail Running 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
March 10, 2026
Race Director Insider: All About the Eagleton Trail Challenge
In central Pennsylvania, rocks are relentless, the footing is technical, and the nickname “Rocksylvania” isn’t a joke, it’s a warning. This year, the Eagleton Trail Challenge is leaning into it with a new 86-mile race.
UltraSignup
March 10, 2026
Ultrarunning Magazine Announces 2026 ‘Old School Ultras’
Ultra-distance trail running has come a long way in the past few years, with massive growth that has started to reach the attention of the mainstream. You know, your friends, family members, colleagues, and even fellow runners who have thought you’ve had a few screws loose with your passion for running extremely long races. But…
UltraSignup
February 16, 2026
New Four-Race Skyrunner USA National Series Debuting in 2026
After a seven-year hiatus, the Skyrunner USA Series returns in 2026 with a new four-race series.
Brian Metzler
February 11, 2026
Behind the Bib: Louisville Trail Races
Welcome to Behind the Bib: Louisville Trail Races, an episode of UltraSignup’s video series that brings you behind the bib of races around the country.
UltraSignup
January 21, 2026