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Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek opens the Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. The race uses the park’s wooded trail setting rather than a road-course format, giving runners lake views, scenic streams, and miles of single-track hiking trails within reach of the Washington, DC area. The organizer describes the courses as linking together some of the best trails in the park, creating a run in the woods that is both approachable and challenging. The event offers 5K-ish and 10K-ish trail options, with the published actual distances slightly longer than the labels. The shorter course suits runners looking for a manageable entry into trail racing or a fast summer outing on natural-surface paths, while the longer course adds more time on the singletrack and additional climbing. The park setting, series format, and participant cap give it the feel of a local trail community race rather than a large urban running festival. Runners who enjoy wooded routes, creek-and-lake scenery, and modest but real trail elevation should find this a focused summer race with a clear outdoor character.

Capt'n Karl's Muleshoe Bend Nighttime Trail Run takes runners onto the rocky, technical trails of Muleshoe Bend LCRA Recreation Area in Spicewood, Texas, about 40 miles northwest of Austin. The venue sits in the scenic Lower Colorado River and Lake Travis region, giving the race a distinct Texas Hill Country setting rather than a city-road feel. The course is entirely on unpaved trail, with thick foliage and heavy woods creating a quiet, sheltered environment where the source notes there is little wind. That calm setting is part of the challenge: heat and humidity are called out by the organizer as factors that make Muleshoe Bend deceptively tough. The event is part of the Capt'n Karl's night trail series and is presented by Perspective Pacing as a nighttime trail run. It suits runners who want technical footing, rocky terrain, and a summer night race atmosphere, from shorter-distance trail runners to ultra athletes taking on the longer loops. The organizer describes the 60K course as having approximately 2,600 feet of elevation gain, while the ATRA listing describes the course as challenging with significant climbing. Runners looking for a polished road-race experience are not the target here; the appeal is the mix of night running, rugged trails, wooded quiet, and the added endurance test of Central Texas summer conditions.

Chase the Moon is an overnight trail running event in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry trail system in Colorado. The race is built around a 12-hour format that can be tackled as a solo ultramarathon or shared by relay teams of three or five runners, giving it a distinctive mix of endurance focus and team atmosphere. The setting is central to the experience: the event starts in the evening during a Rocky Mountain sunset, continues through the night under the light of the full moon, and finishes the next morning as sunrise brings alpenglow to the foothills. The source describes views of the Denver metro area and the Front Range, making this a race for runners who want more than a standard daytime trail outing. The event suits solo ultrarunners looking for a long night effort, relay groups who want a social trail challenge, and runners drawn to moonlit miles, changing light, and the rhythm of running from sunset to sunrise. Its history dates to 2014, and the event has been recognized in the past for its race shirt in Competitor Magazine's runner poll.

Cirque Series at Killington is a mountain running race based at Killington Resort in Vermont, starting and finishing around the K-1 area. The course begins at the base of the K-1 Gondola and immediately heads uphill, sending runners onto service roads and named resort trails before circling Snowdon Peak and tackling Great Northern, Ridge Run and Catwalk on the way toward Killington Peak. The official course description emphasizes a steep, rugged mountain route with rocky, grassy, wet and slippery sections, so this is a race for runners who want sustained climbing rather than a smooth road effort. The route covers 8.2 miles with 3,010 feet of elevation gain and is described as 95 percent unpaved trail. Runners summit three of Killington Resort’s six peaks, pass aid points on the mountain, and get views across Vermont’s Green Mountains during the descent. The lower half mixes fast service and 4X4 roads with flowy trail before one final sting: Needle’s Eye, a quarter-mile climb with a stated 45 percent grade, followed by a quick descent down Bittersweet back to K-1 Lodge. This event suits mountain runners, trail racers, and strong uphill athletes who enjoy ski-area terrain, marked technical footing, and a compact but demanding course. Sport, Expert and Pro divisions are listed by the organizer, but the underlying challenge is the same mountain course: a short-format race with serious vertical gain and a finish that rewards runners who can still climb hard late in the day.

Grand Rapids Trail Run takes runners and hikers onto the trails of Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, using Robinette's Nature Trail rather than a road course. The event is built around dirt and rooty single-track terrain, with the organizer describing the course as hilly and showing about 500 feet of gain on the 9K loop. The 18K doubles that main loop, while the 5K uses a shorter loop and the 9K RUCK adds a loaded-carry format for athletes who want a different kind of trail challenge. The setting gives the race a distinct local character: an apple haus and winery property with natural trails, a start/finish area, and summer trail-running atmosphere rather than a city-street race. About 95 percent of the course is listed as unpaved trail, so it should appeal to runners who prefer soft surfaces, roots, uneven footing, and rolling terrain. The event also welcomes hikers, making it accessible to people who want to experience the trails at a less race-focused pace, while the 18K offers a tougher option for runners who want more time on the loop. This is a practical choice for local trail runners, destination racers visiting western Michigan, first-time trail participants comfortable with uneven ground, and ruck athletes looking for a marked trail event. The official information also notes a cupless race format, so participants should be prepared to carry their own water bottle, cup, or hydration system while using the provided start/finish aid station.

The Mount Washington Road Race is a historic all-uphill running challenge on the Mount Washington Auto Road in Gorham, New Hampshire. The course climbs the ultra-steep 7.6-mile road to the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States, gaining 4,650 feet before reaching a high point of 6,288 feet. Although the event is listed with a small unpaved-trail component, its defining character is the sustained road ascent: a relentless hill climb rather than a conventional road race or rolling trail run. The race draws runners from across New England, throughout the United States, and from countries including Canada and Kenya, giving it a destination-race feel while still being rooted in a classic regional mountain-running tradition. It is best suited to athletes who want a pure climbing test, from experienced road and trail runners to mountain specialists who enjoy steep, sustained efforts more than varied terrain. Its history reaches back to George Foster’s timed run up Mount Washington in 1904, followed by memorial road races organized by friends in the 1930s. The modern annual event is operated in-house by the Mt. Washington Auto Road, the private organization that owns and supervises the road where the race is held.

Prairie Chase Run is based at Pheasant Branch Conservancy in Middleton, Wisconsin, using the conservancy’s crushed limestone paths and less-traveled corners for a community-oriented run and walk. The 5K follows a flat, fast loop on the main limestone path, making it suitable for runners chasing a quick time as well as people who prefer an easy jog or a social walk. The 10K trail option extends the experience beyond the main loop, reaching quieter parts of PBC and adding hills for runners who want a more varied route. With a high share of unpaved trail and a conservancy setting rather than a road-only course, the event should appeal to local runners, first-time trail participants, walkers, and anyone looking for a low-key summer race on softer surfaces.

The Dizzy GOAT is a timed trail running event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, Nebraska, built around repeated loops rather than a fixed finish distance. Runners choose a 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour format, then cover as much ground as they can on a roughly 3-mile loop before their clock runs out. The course is deliberately simple in concept but demanding underfoot: mostly unpaved single track, with some double track, ruts, roots, and short steep climbs. Official race details list about 300 feet of gain per loop, so the hills accumulate quickly for anyone chasing higher mileage. The format suits runners who like autonomy. You can run hard, hike, stop at the aid station, take a longer break, or call it when you have had enough, as long as you stay within the event rules. The looped setup also makes it approachable for newer trail runners who want a supported environment, while still giving experienced ultrarunners room to test endurance over the full 12 hours. Aid is centered at the start/finish with an additional mid-loop stop known as Motivation Station, reinforcing the community feel of a small-capacity trail race. For athletes who enjoy technical footing, repeated climbs, and the mental rhythm of seeing the same trail change lap after lap, this is a focused summer trail challenge rather than a point-to-point sightseeing run.

Vulture Vista Ultra is a timed endurance trail race based at DePauw Nature Park in Greencastle, Indiana. The course uses a 4.5-mile loop through the park, with wooded singletrack, limestone sections, rolling terrain, and alternating shade and sun exposure. Rather than following a fixed point-to-point distance for the ultra formats, runners cover as many full loops as they can before the clock runs out, giving the race a steady, repeatable rhythm and making pacing, fueling, and loop management central to the experience. The event suits trail runners who like controlled-loop ultras with regular access to aid and support, as well as athletes testing how far they can go over a set time. The single-loop trail run offers a shorter way to experience the same park setting without committing to an all-day effort. Team options for the longer timed races make it approachable for groups, while solo runners can use the looped layout to settle into the terrain and build distance gradually. With volunteer support, timing and loop tracking, and a stocked aid station described by the event listing, the race is centered on practical endurance running in a compact natural setting.

Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run is a point-to-point ultratrail race across California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, starting in Olympic Valley near the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics and finishing 100.2 miles later at Placer High School in Auburn. The course follows the historic Western States Trail and is defined by scale: more than 18,000 feet of climbing, nearly 23,000 feet of descent, and a route that is overwhelmingly on unpaved trails. Between the start and finish, runners move through the high country around Emigrant Pass and the Granite Chief Wilderness, descend into the demanding canyons of California gold country, cross the cold main stem of the Middle Fork of the American River, and later follow reddish-brown historic trails associated with prospectors and homesteaders approaching Auburn. First held in 1974, it is presented in the source as one of the world’s ultimate endurance tests. This is a race for experienced ultrarunners who want a historic, rugged, highly selective 100-mile challenge rather than a standard road event.

WTR Agulhas Negrasは、ブラジルで最も有名なトレイルランニング環境の一つである、イタチアイアとレゼンデの間に位置するセラ・ダ・マンチケイラに、WTRシリーズの世界クラスのチャレンジをもたらします。アスリートは、高地、技術的なトレイル、この地域の豊かな登山の遺産が織り交ぜられた要求の高いレース体験を期待できます。 ランナーはショート、ミッド、ロング、ウルトラのトレイル距離から選択でき、サイクリストにはマウンテンバイクライトおよびプロのコースが用意されています。また、両日にはデュアスロン形式（ショート＆プロまたはミッド＆ライト）もあり、マルチディシプリンのアスリートにとっての機会が提供されます。若い競技者は、伝統的なキッズレースでスキルを試しながら、早期の運動能力開発や自然との絆を育むことができます。 コース外では、参加者はWTRアリーナでリラックスとリカバリーを楽しむことができ、無料マッサージ、冷凍療法によるリカバリー、コンサート、フードパーク、WTRストア、スポンサーのアクティビティなどのアメニティが揃っており、パフォーマンス、リカバリー、コミュニティに関する包括的な環境を提供します。

Wy’east Wonder is a point-to-point trail ultra based out of Red Barn Park in Parkdale, Oregon, with runners shuttled to the start and brought back after finishing. The route circles the Mt. Hood area from the south toward the east, spending much of its time on two ridgelines, Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor’s Ridge. The organizer describes it as the original east-of-Wy’east race and emphasizes repeated views of Wy’east, the Multnomah Tribe word for Mt. Hood, along ridgeline trails that are mostly unpaved. Both main distances are net downhill, but they are not easy downhill cruises: the 50-mile course has about 7,600 feet of climbing and 10,600 feet of descent, while the 50K has about 4,300 feet of climbing and 7,200 feet of descent, with a serious block of descending late in the race. The event also acknowledges that the races take place on the traditional homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, the Wasco, and the Wishram Tribes. This is best suited to trail runners who want sustained mountain scenery, long ridgeline running, and the demands of an ultra-distance course rather than a road-style speed event.

The first Besenbinder Run is rooted in Hainrode, an idyllic village on the edge of the southern Harz region known for its long broom-making tradition. The official event site frames the race around sport, nature, and local heritage, with varied routes through forest and field rather than a flat city-road format. It is organized by ASV 1902 Sangerhausen and presented as the club's fourth community run, bringing the setting of the Besenbinder village into the race experience. The program combines running with Nordic walking and hiking options, so it suits a broad field: families, newer runners, recreational athletes, walkers, and more experienced runners looking for a regional cross-country or trail-style outing. The course names point to local character, including the Suedharztrail and Schoene Aussicht, while the event description emphasizes the atmosphere in Mansfeld-Suedharz and the connection between movement and village history. Race seekers looking for a destination with small-community identity, natural terrain, and a less urban feel should find this more relevant than a conventional road race.