Competitive running events
Races with a sharper edge—strong fields, fast courses, and a race-day feel where people are chasing goals and placements.
Upcoming races
Test your endurance at Alum Creek State Park in this unique 6-hour trail race, completing as many 5K loops as possible to be crowned champion.
Run Ohio's longest continuously run marathon on a fast, flat, scenic bikeway, aiming for a Boston Qualifying time or a strong half marathon finish.
Test your speed and strength in this fast-paced HYROX Sprint, a quarter-distance simulation of the full HYROX race.
Test your endurance in this 18.6-mile Norwegian Foot March, carrying a 24lb ruck with strict time standards to earn a Foreign Badge.
Chase a personal best this Labor Day at Western Pennsylvania's famously fast, downhill 5K, welcoming both serious runners and enthusiastic walkers.
Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1.5 mi
4/18/2026 · Carmel, IN
Listed May 25, 2022
The Carmel Marathon Weekend offers a fast, flat course in a top-rated suburb, perfect for BQ hopefuls and runners of all distances, featuring a unique start/finish and a lively beer
Triathlon · Duathlon
9/6/2026 · Detroit, MI
Listed Feb 16, 2024
Challenge yourself at the Michigan Triathlon/Duathlon Championship on Detroit's scenic Belle Isle, offering various distances amidst stunning river views this Labor Day weekend.
5K · Half Marathon · Marathon · 1.5 mi · 3.6 mi · 6.8 mi · 9 mi · 11 mi
9/6/2026 · Coldwater, MI
Listed Dec 23, 2023
Run Branch County offers a competitive 5k and Half Marathon with age group awards, finisher medals, and a free kids' dash, creating a community-focused race day in Coldwater, MI.
Tackle the Southern Grit Endurance Challenge, a multi-hour ultra and ruck event set against Kentucky's scenic Knobs region, offering a true test of grit and camaraderie.
25K · 16 mi · 50K · 5K · Walk · Ultra
3/28/2026 · Shepherdsville, KY
Listed Dec 7, 2023
Conquer the challenging, hilly trails of Bourbon Country's Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in this 5k, 25k, or 50k trail race.
Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 52 mi · 1 mi · 5K · 101 mi
4/18/2026 · Roanoke, VA
Listed Nov 23, 2020
Conquer "America's Toughest Road Marathon" with over 7,430 ft. of elevation change on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, supporting local charities.
10 mi · 5 mi · 10 Mile · 12 mi · 4 mi · 2 mi · 3.8 mi · 7.1 mi · Half Marathon
4/19/2026 · Rockford, MI
Listed Jan 23, 2026
Join the inaugural Rogue River Gauntlet, a competitive canoe race in Rockford, MI, offering cash and prizes for elite paddlers and community fun.
Challenge yourself on a scenic 10K through the historic hills and valleys of Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills, perfect for serious runners.
A fast-paced mile race on the track, perfect for chasing a PR while supporting a scholarship fund for local high school athletes.
Conquer the multi-stage Hanging Man Triathlon, an unforgettable 50-mile endurance challenge through North Carolina's stunning landscapes, featuring mountain climbs, rugged trails, and multiple lake and river swims.
5K · Fun Run · Walk · 1 mi
4/18/2026 · Alcoa, TN
Listed Jan 21, 2018
A three-race 5K series in Blount County, TN, offering competitive cash awards for the Triple Crown and fun for all, including walkers and a 1-Mile option.
Race a police officer in this 3rd Annual 5K and 1-Mile Color Run, supporting Oswego Public Safety Cadets. Beat the officer's time and earn bragging rights!
Triathlon · 18 mi · Duathlon · 20 mi · 15 mi · 2 mi
4/18/2026 · Stokesdale, NC
Listed Jan 3, 2021
Kick off your multisport season at Belews Lake with a sprint triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike, featuring a scenic course and a time trial start for all levels.
Triathlon · 5K · 10K · 38 mi
4/19/2026 · Statesville, NC
Listed Jul 25, 2021
Dive into the Cal Tri Charlotte at Lake Norman State Park, offering a wide array of sprint, Olympic, and youth triathlon distances and combinations for all skill levels.
A track meet for all ages, from elementary schoolers to open runners, focusing on endurance distances under the lights.
This exclusive 5K brings together employees from Cleveland County and its partner cities for a friendly, health-focused competition, complete with a fun run/walk option and awards.
10K · Fun Run · 1 mi
4/18/2026 · Glenn Dale, MD
Listed Jan 13, 2019
Join the Prince George's Running Club for their 39th annual Springburst 10K, part of the MDRRCA Grand Prix Series, plus a free kids one-mile fun run.
Run one of the South's oldest road races, featuring a competitive 10K state championship through scenic downtown Greenville parks and a more relaxed 5K.
The Ultimate SUCK is a grueling 4, 12, or 36-hour challenge combining farm chores, military boot camp, and trail running, demanding extreme endurance and heavy gear.