Sage Burner Trail Race
Course HighlightsThe Sage Burner Trail Race takes place in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area just west of Gunnison, Colorado — a landscape utterly unlike the classic Rocky Mountain high-alpine environment. Here the hills are covered in sage brush and the terrain alternates between technical slickrock, smooth flowing singletrack, and doubletrack roads built for speed. The course is described as 'deceptively tough' — rolling hills and punchy climbs in a high-desert climate at approximately 7,700 feet elevation. From the ridgelines, runners
Telluride Mountain Run
Course HighlightsThe Telluride Mountain Run is one of the most visually spectacular mountain running events in the American West, set above the jaw-dropping box canyon town of Telluride in the heart of Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Runners navigate old mining roads, technical singletrack, and sweeping alpine tundra over mountain passes and exposed ridgelines, with portions of the course reaching above 13,000 feet. The 65-mile distance — new for 2026 — starts at 6:00 AM from Telluride Town Park and traverses
Imogene Pass Run
Course HighlightsThe Imogene Pass Run is the crown jewel of Colorado's San Juan mountain races. The 17.1-mile point-to-point course climbs from Ouray (7,792 feet) up a historic mining road to the summit of Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet — gaining over 5,300 feet — before plunging 4,800 feet down the other side to finish in the gorgeous mountain town of Telluride. The route passes abandoned mine shafts, crosses alpine tundra covered in late-season wildflowers, and rewards runners with panoramic views
Perpetua Coast Trail Run
Course HighlightsThe Perpetua Coast trail races take place on the scenic headlands and rainforest trails around Cape Perpetua, Oregon's highest coastal viewpoint at 803 feet above sea level. The half marathon course is a gorgeous point-to-point route with 2,500 feet of elevation gain and 2,600 feet of descent, featuring miles of stunning old-growth rainforest singletrack, panoramic coastline views from the summit of Cape Perpetua, and rocky bluff paths skirting the shoreline near Yachats. The 50K and 20-miler offer even longer
Defiance 50K Tacoma
A scenic trail race through the old-growth forests and waterfront of Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. Course Highlights The course consists of a scenic 9.75-mile loop through the old-growth forests of Point Defiance Park, featuring over 700 acres of lush greenery. Runners encounter mostly single-track trails that are typically dry in mid-October, though the terrain includes some challenging hills. The route offers sweeping panoramic views of the Puget Sound and takes participants beneath 500-year-old trees. For the 50K distance, runners complete
Iron Horse Half Marathon
A scenic point-to-point half marathon held on the historic railroad trails of Washington state, finishing in North Bend [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Course Highlights The course follows the unpaved, hard-packed dirt of the Palouse to Cascades and Snoqualmie Valley Trails, which are former railroad beds [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). While traditionally a gentle downhill run starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend, the 2026 course will be modified due to trail damage from floods [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Runners can expect scenic forest views and
Pikes Peak Marathon
The Pikes Peak Marathon is a world-renowned trail race that challenges runners with a 7,815-foot ascent to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak and back. Course Highlights The Pikes Peak Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most challenging trail races in the world. Starting at an elevation of 6,300 feet in Manitou Springs, the course takes runners on a grueling 13.3-mile ascent to the summit of Pikes Peak, reaching a staggering 14,115 feet. Runners navigate the legendary Barr Trail, which
Ultra X Jordan (Wadi Rum Ultra Marathon)
Ultra X Jordan is a prestigious 5-day, 220km multi-stage ultramarathon that takes runners through the breathtaking sandstone and granite landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert. Course Highlights Wadi Rum, famously known as the "Valley of the Moon," offers one of the most visually stunning race courses on the planet. This UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Jordan is characterized by its dramatic sandstone mountains and granite rock formations that rise abruptly from the valley floor. Runners traverse a landscape that has served
Antarctic Ice Marathon
The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the world's southernmost marathon, held in the interior of Antarctica at Union Glacier. Participants face extreme sub-zero temperatures and snow-covered terrain in a truly unique endurance challenge. Course Highlights The Antarctic Ice Marathon offers a truly unique and formidable running experience, taking place in the heart of the Antarctic interior at 80 degrees South. Unlike other races that stay on the coastal islands, this event is run entirely on the mainland continent, just a few hundred miles
Transgrancanaria
Transgrancanaria is a world-renowned trail running event across the volcanic landscape of Gran Canaria, featuring the iconic 125km 'Classic' race and various shorter distances. Course Highlights The Transgrancanaria course offers an unparalleled journey across the volcanic heart of Gran Canaria, taking runners from the Atlantic coast through the island's most rugged and beautiful landscapes. The "Classic" 125km route begins at the iconic Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas, where runners immediately transition from the urban shore to steep mountain ascents. Participants traverse