The Lake Hodges 5K Trail Run is a great race to transition into trail running. The semi flat 5K out and back course runs along scenic Lake Hodges filled with local wildlife. This course can lead to a personal record in trail running for experts but is also a great course for a family event or walkers.

This semi flat course around Chollas Lake is a favorite for trail runners and walkers. Every participant receives points towards the San Diego Trail Run Series Finals. Guarantee your win by raising funds for energy projects in East Africa.

The 32nd annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 10K is scheduled to be held February 28, 2010.  The race is currently the largest Chinese New Year run in the US and one of the longest running events in California.  Proceeds from the event are contributed to local inner-city public elementary schools and non-profit organizations in and around the Greater Los Angeles community that fund literacy programs as well as promote healthy lifestyles to reduce childhood obesity.

This Ultra is not for the faint of heart!  Athletes will start at Wide Water’s Marina where they will have access to restrooms and a warming shelter.  They will leave the marina and run along a paved trail for approximately 1 mile where they will cross one of Lockport's historic lift bridges and continue running on the towpath until they've reached the turn around 11.5 miles later.  There will be a check point and aid station.  Athlete’s are encouraged to carry as much supply as they can.  Remember, there are roughly 5-6 miles between aid stations. 

The 6th annual Explore Your Limits 5k/10K is scheduled to be held March 6, 2010.  The event was started in 2005 as the first annual trail run in the Roanoke Valley.  It was originally set up as a fundraiser and way to promote Virginia’s Explore Park historic tours and trails.  Since the closing of the park’s tourist area the race has continued on as a way to showcase what this park has to offer and the 7 miles of tight and twisty IMBA designed single track trails.

The 5th annual Foot Pursuit 5K is scheduled to be held March 6, 2010.  The 3.1 mile trail race is run entirely inside Sunset Hill County Park. The course includes both wooded trails and rolling hills.   Proceeds from the race will benefit the Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Sunset Hill interpretive center and Timothy Hecht scholarship.

Run or walk this challenging course and get great views from the top of Black Mountain. Earn points for the San Diego Trail Run Series Finals. This trail run is fun but challenging due to the steep summit climb. If you can run the whole way you will feel accomplished and the views from the top are well worth it!

The first annual Santa Rosa Rush Trail Run is scheduled to take place march 20, 2010.  The 5K, 10K, ½ marathon and Marathon Trail Run is a part of SCAR Sports.  SCAR Sports is committed to providing safe, competitive and high-quality trail racing events on scenic and diverse off-road courses, while simultaneously promoting awareness, respect and concern for the environment.  Each course promises diverse terrain including rocks, sand and mud.   Having multiple course lengths allows Santa Rosa Rush to appeal to racers or athletes of any level.

The 50 km race is a four lap event on the trails at the Guana Reserve. Each relay runner must run two consecutive 12.5 km laps . There will be water and refreshment stations on each lap and water about the 4 mile mark on the loop. A personal water bottle and your favorite energy fuel is highly recommended for optimum performance. 

The 2nd annual Palm 100 race is scheduled to be held Saturday March, 27 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  The race is a 100 miler six person relay going from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to West Palm Beach, FL and back.  The Palm 100 raises money and provides funding for educational outreach and free prostate cancer screenings in South Florida, and supports prostate cancer research to find a cure.  

The 5k course is flat and fast. The route is mostly on dirt with less than 1/2 mile on the road. A map will be posted in a few days. There will be one aid station located at roughly mile 1. It will be fully stocked with Accelerade and water.

Runners and walkers are welcome in either event trail run/walk distance. The 5K will be a fun run/walk though Mission Trails around the grasslands loop trail. The trail is somewhat flat (strollers have successfully completed this trail) and more of a beginner trail run. The 10K is a little more of a challenge. There are a few more hills and some really cool scenery.  Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category of the 10K.

The 3rd Annual GrizzlyMan Adventure Race & Black Bear Challenge, will take place at the 28,000-acre Lubrecht Experimental Forest & The Resort at Paws Up. Nestled in the mountains of western Montana, this combined 65,000-acre rugged landscape will provide a challenging venue to racers of all skill levels. Race disciplines include trail running, cross country travel, whitewater paddling (GrizzlyMan only), navigation, and mountain biking.

The first annual Chico Creek Canyon Climb is scheduled to take place May 8,2010.  The 5K, 10K, ½ marathon and Marathon Trail Run is a part of SCAR Sports.  SCAR Sports is committed to providing safe, competitive and high-quality trail racing events on scenic and diverse off-road courses, while simultaneously promoting awareness, respect and concern for the environment.  Each course promises diverse terrain including rocks, sand and mud.   Having multiple course lengths allows Chico Creek to appeal to racers or athletes of any level.

Competitors will meet in Dawsonville Georgia to hike, bike, and paddle using map and compass through a 100 mile course fraught with challenges that will test their athletic and mental prowess. Strategy, teamwork, and willpower will be tested as teams race to see who crosses the finish line first.

The 3rd annual Keys 100 is scheduled to be held May 15, 2010.  The races consist of 100 and 50 mile individual ultra-marathons, and a 100 mile, six runner team relay race.  Point to point course from Key Largo (or Marathon Key for the 50 miler) to Smathers Beach in Key West, FL.  The course is unique and scenic going from island to island running nearly the entire length of the Florida Keys.  The Keys 100 raises money for free prostate cancer screenings and educational outreach in South Florida and the Florida Keys, and funds for research at the Lombardi Caner at Georgetown.