All Are Welcome

All ethnicities and races, all genders, all sexual orientations, all religions, all countries of origin, all languages, all abilities, and all ages.

The Trail Running Film Festival is committed to being active collaborators working towards an equitable future where everyone is celebrated on trails and within our broader culture.

Your films will be shown on 100+ screens in theaters, pubs, running specialty stores and at trail races all over the world, as well as online for our virtual viewing week.


Upcoming Opportunities


SUBMISSIONS FOR 2026

Film submissions for our 2026 tour opening in June 2025.

The Trail Running Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.

Important deadlines:

  • Film submissions opens: June 01, 2025
  • Film submission deadline: November 29, 2025
  • Selection announcement: January 09, 2026

Submit on FilmFreeway


GRANT APPLICATIONS

Film grant applications will open back up in the Summer of 2025.

Currently closed


All dates are subject to change.


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REACH OUT

​ Contact executive director:
Mathias Eichler
mathias@trailfilmfest.com

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