Atlanta, Georgia (United States of America) - "Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race". Atlanta Track Club is excited to bring back the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on January 3, 2026! Experience the Peachtree like never before - in the winter and in reverse. Starting at Piedmont Park and finishing at Lenox Square, the race course will have no left on 10th - you'll be turning right on Peachtree. And instead of climbing Cardiac Hill, you'll run downhill. Finishers will be rewarded with a finisher-exclusive crewneck and medal. www.atlantatrackclub.org

Waco, Texas (United States of America) - "The Resolution Run". The Resolution Run is an endurance event where you'll have the opportunity to exceed your New Year goals, which features the beautiful, windy & epic trails of Cameron Park located in Waco, Texas, the Heart of Central Texas. The event follows an 8K loop throughout the valleys & hills of the park, with its start & finish located at the Redwood Shelter. www.texasoutlawrunning.com

Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) - "La corsa della bora". [Italian] Undicesima edizione. Competitiva di km 105 / km 84 / km 57 / km 34 / km 21 / km 14 / km 5 in semi-autonomia su tracciati mozzafiato che abbracciano il Carso triestino con vista sullo spettacolare Golfo di Trieste tra Italia e Slovenia in un alternarsi di terreno veloce e discese da ghiaioni. Per inf. tel. 040.411341, tel. 386.17774122. www.s1trail.com

Williamsburg, Virginia (United States of America) - "Snowy Owl 10 Mile". Thanks for your interest in the Snowy Owl 10 Mile on Sunday, January 4, 2026! This is a trail race and will be on a combination of trails in beautiful York River State Park. Five miles of the course will be technical single track, about 3/4 mile on the road, and the rest on dirt fire road trails. The course will feature rocky sections, twisting single track, a boardwalk with beautiful views, and fast fire roads. The elevation gain on the course is about 600 feet, and some of the rolling terrain will be quite challenging. This race benefits AWARE (Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators and Educators), and individuals from AWARE will be onsite with owls and fun educational information. Packet pick-up is race morning only, starting at 7:30 a.m., and the start time will be 9:00 a.m., so plan for cold temperatures. There will be three aid stations on the course with water and light snacks, like gels and fruit. Hot coffee, cocoa, and yummy snacks will be available at the finish. All finishers will receive a cool ceramic medal featuring the logo, and all registered runners will receive a race logo winter hat and free entry into the park. Long-sleeved T-shirts are available for purchase separately, with the deadline to order on December 15, 2025. Awards will be given to the overall top three and top three in 10-year age groups for male and female participants. The course terrain breakdown is as follows: 0–1.5 mile fire road dirt trail (Woodstock Pond/Backbone), 1.5–3.5 mile single track trail (Marl Ravine), 3.5–4.5 mile fire road dirt trail (Backbone/Powhatan Forks East), 4.5–6 mile single track trail (John Blair Trail C), 6–7.5 mile fire road dirt trail (Majestic Oak), 7.5–8.5 mile single track trail (John Blair Trail A), 8.5–9.25 mile fire road dirt trail (Pamunkey/Backbone), and 9.25–10 mile paved downhill (Entry Road to finish at playground picnic shelter). This event will have a four-hour cutoff, which allows for a hiking option. Please email us if you have any questions. https://happycatevents.com

Aci Castello (Catania), Sicilia (Italy) - "Run2Castles". [Italian] Quinta edizione. Corsa podistica di km 10,500. Partenza alle ore 9 da piazza Castello. Arrivo al Castello Ursino. Per inf. tel. 340.7916526. www.run2castles.com