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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Races Opening Registration on January 1, 2026
The new year rewards the bold ones — the runners who commit to the goal knowing that the perfect training week, the perfect weather, and the perfect moment may never arrive. It's time to do it anyways. Let’s start 2026 strong — together.
UltraSignup
December 31, 2025
Broken Arrow Skyrace Ups Prize Money, Inclusivity with Nike ACG
The Broken Arrow Skyrace is raising the stakes in American trail running in 2026 with a record $150,000 in prize money and a multi-year sponsorship with legendary brand Nike ACG.
Brian Metzler
December 9, 2025
What Is a Stage Race?
Stage races are ultramarathons divided into multiple days, part endurance challenge, part adventure, and part traveling community. Instead of running one continuous distance, athletes tackle a set course in stages, lining up each morning to run a new leg of the journey.
UltraSignup
December 4, 2025
Races Opening in December
Ready for the best holiday season of all? Registration Season. 🎁 December is about to drop a ton of new 2026 races — and some of these will go faster than hot cocoa at an aid station on a cold morning. December 1 kicks off a whole month of “OMG that race is finally open!”…
UltraSignup
December 1, 2025
Races Opening in November
Between November and the end of February, thousands of trail races open registration. Many of them will sell out before you finish your next long run. Scope them out, make your picks, mark your calendar, hit register. The 2026 version of you is already stoked you signed up early.
UltraSignup
November 15, 2025
Behind the Bib: Ghost Train Trail Race
Step onto the rails of one of New England’s most iconic ultras. In this episode of UltraSignup’s Behind the Bib, we follow one runner’s experience at the Ghost Train 30-Hour Ultra in New Hampshire. Jeremy aka @ChadUltraRuns, flew across the country to toe the line at Ghost Train, after hearing it recommended by fellow runners.…
UltraSignup
November 8, 2025
Stage Race Logistics 101: How to Plan for a Stage Race
From packing, planning, and prepping, here’s everything you need to know to get ready for your first, or your next stage race.
UltraSignup
November 4, 2025
Through the Lens: A Gritty Look Behind the Scenes of Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
Step inside Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra with photographer Jacob Zocherman, who captures the grit, camaraderie, and sleepless beauty of the world’s most relentless endurance event. A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to run, crew, and endure together.
UltraSignup
October 31, 2025
Behind The Bib: Groovin in the Aspens
This episode of Behind The Bib features Groovin in the Aspens, a Flagstaff, AZ trail race organized by Bear Jaw Events.
UltraSignup
October 20, 2025
The Demystifying Series: How to get into the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
Hardrock describes itself as a “postgraduate” run—an advanced test of runners against the mountains. But if you want to get into it, you better do your homework! Starting with this article...
Braden VanDragt
October 17, 2025