All are welcome.
The mission of the Trail Running Film Festival is to celebrate running as a universal practice to explore our collective and individual potential and pursue our wildest dreams.

​We accomplish this by documenting the culture of trail running, supporting filmmakers and creatives, and hosting events that bring our community together.

We are committed to promoting inclusivity, adventure, wilderness, art, and diversity across the trail and ultra community.

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.

The Trail Running Film Festival is a project of trail. run. films. Production, based in Washington State.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Choice Award

- $1,500 to the audience favorite.
- $500 to the runner up.
Voted on by our global audience.

Award winners will be announced after the conclusion of the in-person tour and online watch party in October/November.

Rules & Terms

Our selection process:
Our panel of judges will be selecting 6-8 short and feature films for our live, in-person global tour and 3-5 longer projects that will be streamed on our website.
We're looking for films highlighting the beauty of trail running in a unique way. We strongly favor films that have not had online releases prior to submitting.

The 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 Online Watch Party.

Terms & Conditions:
By submitting your film for consideration for the Trail Running Film Festival, you agree to waive all licensing fees and any other related costs associated with having your film included in the festival. You also grant the Trail Running Film Festival the right to feature your film at additional tour stops and online viewing opportunities beyond the official release date of the annual tour schedule. Furthermore, you consent to the use of portions of your film’s content in the festival’s promotional materials, including the annual tour promotional video and for our online watch parties.

By submitting, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents from individuals featured in your film, and that you have secured full rights to all music and audio used in your production.
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  • Michael Grasela

    Fantastic Experience all the way. This festival was a great way to spread the word about our Doc!

    September 2024
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  • Max Romey

    In a year of virtual festivals, the TRFF showed through with a warm community of really passionate viewers and staff to make this festival one of the highlights of this year for me.

    January 2022
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  • Alex Clapin

    Stoked to have had our film Muddiest Known Time showcased in the festival! Really well organised and a stellar line up of films.. Woo!

    January 2022
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