Host our Festival

Yes, for a limited time. Please reach out to us.

Mid-March through the end of August are the dates of our 2026 tour. Our Online Watch Party will be in September. For select locations we will allow scheduling later into the year. Please reach out to us with your ideas.

We're currently accepting submissions and will select the final films in early 2026. To get a taste of what kind of films we've shown in the past, please visit our archive.

Our 2026 films will be judged by a diverse body of reviewers overseen by the TRFF. Our organization is fiercely independent - films will be judged independent of any sponsorship endorsements. Our commitment is to tell the most compelling, artistic, and culturally relevant stories meant to inspire our community.

While you cannot alter the film reel, you're encouraged to emcee the evening and add live components that tie our global stories to your local community.

Whether it's organizing a raffle, conducting interviews with local trail legends, or shining a spotlight on important local non-profits and causes, we say go for it!

The stage is yours, and we're here to support your vision. It's all about making the event a memorable and impactful experience for your community of runners.

One awesome aspect of the Trail Running Film Festival is how it can fit into all kinds of spots. Whether it's a local running store, an outdoor park or a cozy movie theater, all you need is a projector, screen and sound.

Here are a few things to consider: What's your audience like? Do they like the moviehouse vibe with popcorn, or are they more into a laid-back outdoorsy scene with camping chairs and blankets? How big is your venue? Are there enough tickets available that you can make a profit? Pick a place you are excited about! This is a fun way to celebrate the running folks in your community.

The complete film reel will be available as digital download in 1080p or 4K format with or without English subtitles.

We're also working on foreign language subtitles. Have a specific need, please reach out.

You will need a device to play the film (laptop/ projector), a screen to show the film and sound equipment.

The digital downloads are large (~30GB) so prepare to download the film reel several days ahead of your screening to leave ample time to test everything. Please preview the entire reel prior to your screening. In the past, reels have been corrupted part way through the download, resulting in an incomplete reel for the audience.

If you're planning on emceeing the event yourself we suggest finding someone who can be your tech person during the event. Movie theaters often offer this support as part of the rental agreement. Send them the reel and instructions early so they can run tests on their system ahead of the event.

If you're hosting the screening yourself make sure you have a powerful computer that can handle the file size and video output. Be sure to have good enough audio for your room. (Laptop speakers won’t be sufficient.)

And finally, don't forget the microphone for your live portion of the evening.

As a local host, you're part of a community of over 80 hosts worldwide. We’ve got you covered with a customizable script of talking points to kick off your screening.

Absolutely! We're all about supporting your event's success, and that means reaching out to local sponsors is a fantastic idea. Local sponsors can chip in by offering cool giveaway items or even some financial support to help cover your costs. It's a win-win for your event and your community!

While we appreciate and encourage your local sponsors, we need to give our global sponsors the star treatment they deserve. They're the backbone of the Trail Running Film Festival, and their support allows us to keep your hosting fees low. Because of this support, they'll get that extra-special recognition at your event—above and beyond what our local sponsors receive.

We’ll be promoting the 2026 Global Tour and your location on our tour webpage, social media, our newsletter, and in select industry media outlets. You will receive access to our promotional material to help you market the festival within your local community. You are welcome to use the event to promote your products/races and work with your network of local businesses.

Yes! Hosts are able to buy multiple licenses for multiple locations. We can also arrange for a special license allowing multiple screenings in the same locations. Please reach out to our team.

We will limit booking other screenings within a 30 mile radius of your show unless otherwise agreed upon.

Nope. You are free to use any ticketing platform that works for you. Some local theaters require you to use their ticketing system. Otherwise, there are a wide variety of ticketing sites hosts have used. Reach out to us if you would like a complete list.

Yes! 2026 TRFF merch will be available for local hosts to pre-order for their event.

The 2026 reel will consist of approximately two 45-minute halves (100 minutes total) with a 10-15 minute intermission (depending on any live programming). We'll also have a 20min pre-show promo reel (played while folks find their seats).

Fees are based on venue seating capacity. Email us at admin@trailfilmfest.com for more details or fill out the form below for more information.

In 2025 we offered Spanish subtitles for the films. We will consider subtitling on a case by case basis in 2026. Additional fees may apply.