Mount Marathon Race
The Mount Marathon Race is a legendary mountain running event in Seward, Alaska, featuring a grueling 3.1-mile course with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain. Course Highlights The Mount Marathon Race is world-renowned for its brutal verticality and technical terrain, offering a challenge that belies its relatively short 3.1-mile distance. From the starting line on 4th Avenue, runners face an immediate and unrelenting ascent of nearly 3,000 feet. The course is famous for its extreme steepness, with an average slope of 34
Zermatt Marathon
The Zermatt Marathon is a world-class mountain race in the Swiss Alps, featuring a grueling ascent from St. Niklaus to the Riffelberg or Gornergrat with iconic views of the Matterhorn. Course Highlights The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful yet challenging mountain races in Europe. The course begins in the picturesque village of St. Niklaus, located in the deepest valley of Switzerland. From there, runners embark on a journey that ascends through the breathtaking landscapes of
Crater Lake Rim Runs
Course Highlights The Crater Lake Rim Runs take place entirely along the rim of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. All three running distances and the walk option follow the paved Rim Drive — with the final four miles of the marathon on dirt and pumice cinder roads — at elevations ranging from 5,980 to 7,850 feet above sea level. The panoramic views of Crater Lake, formed by the collapse of ancient Mount
Haulin Aspen Trail Marathon
Course Highlights Haulin Aspen Trail Marathon & Half Marathon runs through the spectacular trail network surrounding Sunriver Resort and the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon. The course winds through golden aspen groves (at their most spectacular in late summer), old-growth ponderosa pine forests, and open meadows with sweeping views of the Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, and Broken Top. The marathon and half marathon share the same scenic forest terrain, making this one of Central Oregon’s premier late-summer trail experiences. Race Details The
Sierre-Zinal
Sierre-Zinal is an iconic 31 km mountain race in the Swiss Alps, famously known as the ‘Race of the Five 4,000s’ for its views of five legendary peaks. It attracts elite athletes and amateurs alike for its challenging elevation and breathtaking scenery. Course Highlights Known as the “Race of the Five 4,000s,” Sierre-Zinal offers some of the most spectacular views in the trail running world. The point-to-point course stretches 31 kilometers through the heart of the Swiss Valais Alps, connecting the town
Aspen Backcountry Marathon
Course Highlights The Aspen Backcountry Marathon is one of Colorado’s most stunning trail races, utilizing the world-class trail network that surrounds the legendary resort town of Aspen. All three distances — the 50K, marathon, and heavy half-marathon — run almost exclusively on single-track dirt trails with diverse terrain: challenging climbs through aspen groves, high ridge traverses with panoramic views of the Elk Mountains, and technical descents back into the valley. The 50K distance includes an out-and-back to the McNamara Hut, part
Vail Hill Climb
Course Highlights The Vail HillClimb is one of Colorado’s most storied mountain running traditions, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The 12.2K (7.6-mile) course is a pure uphill race from the base of Vail Village at 8,160 feet to Mid-Vail at 10,254 feet — a relentless 2,128-foot climb. The route follows the same gravel and dirt service road that has been used since the race was founded in 1976, with 80% dirt/gravel and 20% paved sections. Runners work through dense spruce-fir
Lewa Safari Marathon
An annual fundraising marathon held at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, where participants run on dirt roads alongside diverse African wildlife to support conservation and community projects. Course Highlights The Lewa Safari Marathon course is widely regarded as one of the most breathtaking and unique endurance challenges on the planet. Set entirely within the 62,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, the race offers participants a rare opportunity to run through a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The course consists of a
Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon
The Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon is a scenic trail race through the heart of Washington’s agricultural Snoqualmie Valley, featuring flat gravel paths and a festive post-race atmosphere ([Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/snoqualmie-valley-half/)). Course Highlights The Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon course begins at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park and primarily follows the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, offering a flat and fast route with minimal elevation gain ([Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/snoqualmie-valley-half/)). Runners traverse a scenic gravel and dirt path that meanders through beautiful agricultural areas, providing views of lush farmland
McKenzie River Trail Run
Course Highlights The McKenzie River Trail Run follows one of America’s most spectacular trail running routes, tracing the McKenzie River through the Willamette National Forest on a 31-mile point-to-point course from Carmen Reservoir (near Koosah Falls and Icecap Campground) to the finish line across from the McKenzie River Ranger Station. The trail passes two spectacular waterfalls — Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls — skirts the crystalline shores of Clear Lake, traverses ancient lava fields, crosses log bridges over the turquoise McKenzie