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Competitive Races in the US

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 79 upcoming competitive races in the US from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB on October 8 in Big Bear Lake, CA. Registration is open for 61. 69 advertise prize money and 10 are UTMB World Series events. First on the list is Boston 10K for Women ($28,150 purse).

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

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  7. Fat Ox

    Buckeye, AZ
    48 hr100 mi+3$4,000 purse
    Open until Nov 16from $115

  13. Great Island 5K

    New Castle, NH
    5K$1,700 purse
    Open until Oct 10from $10

  17. LA Turkey Trail

    Los Angeles, CA2,323 ft gain
    Half Marathon10K+1$1,000 purse
    Open until Nov 25from $83

  21. Rothrock by UTMB

    State College, PA
    50K20KUTMB World Series
    Registration open

  35. No Name Trail Races

    Agoura, CA4,416 ft gain
    50KHalf Marathon+1$500 purse
    Open until Oct 23from $65

  38. Lord of the Hill

    Monroe, WA233 ft gain
    Backyard Ultra$250 purse
    Closes Oct 12from $50

  43. Blue Ridge Ultra

    Blue Ridge, GA
    50K30K+1Prize money
    Open until Oct 9from $125

  56. MRT 2026 5k

    Statesville, NC
    5KPrize money
    Open until Oct 12from $12

  63. Elden Ridge Run

    Flagstaff, AZ
    Half MarathonPrize money
    Open until Oct 15from $100

  68. Potters Race Day

    Brady, NE
    69 mi42 mi+4Prize money
    Open until Oct 17from $25

Competitive races by state

Quick answers

How does Crewable decide which races are competitive?

A race is listed when its next edition advertises prize money, it is a UTMB World Series event, or entry is by qualifying or lottery. A purse of $5,000 or more, a UTMB World Series Major or Final, or qualifying entry ranks first; other UTMB World Series events, purses of $1,000 or more, and lotteries next; then smaller or unstated purses.

What is the next competitive race in the US?

HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Big Bear Lake, CA. Distances: 100 mi, 100K, 50K.

How many competitive races in the US have open registration?

61 of the 79 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Boston 10K for Women, Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K and Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic.

Which competitive races in the US offer prize money?

69 races advertise prize money, including Boston 10K for Women ($28,150), Vulcan's Fury Trail Race ($7,500), Cranmore Mountain Race ($7,500) and Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K ($6,000).

Which states have the most competitive races?

California (11), New Hampshire (5) and Pennsylvania (5).

How many of the competitive races in the US are ultramarathons?

26 of the 79 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 53 are shorter races.

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October 20262,935November 2026802December 2026133January 202794February 202785March 2027108April 2027119May 202795June 202781July 202743August 202737September 202743

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