Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4039 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A 10K trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 12, 2026, run on wooded singletrack with steep climbs. Part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend, the event uses gun timing, has a 3 hour finish cutoff, and registrations are open.
A summer 10K trail run at Snowbasin Resort on July 12, 2026, featuring steep rocky singletrack and about 3,000 feet of climbing at roughly 2,042 m altitude. The race uses gun time and is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.
A chip-timed 5K trail run at Blue Mountain Vineyards in New Tripoli, PA with instant results, a complimentary glass of wine for finishers 21 and older, and an after party with live music. The event partners with the HEADstrong Foundation.
An uphill mountain trail race to Loon Mountain North Peak in Lincoln, New Hampshire, roughly 6.03 miles with about 3,066 ft of gain and sections up to a 40 percent grade, featuring over $20,000 in prize money.
A beach run at Kailua Beach Park covering 4.4 miles out and back along the shoreline, with optional barefoot running, age-group awards, and a post-race potluck where participants can share food and relax in the park.
A summer running event in Bossier City with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along a flat, paved river trail; finishers receive a medal and shirt and a virtual option is available.
An off-road 3 mile trail through the Bonnet Carre Spillway presented as the 39th annual Spillway Classic. The course follows natural trails and may be muddy; entries include individual and NOTC family options.
A 31-mile road endurance run on July 12, 2026, from downtown Elizabethtown to Brandenburg with strict qualification and safety requirements, limited to 50 runners and supported by crew vehicles.
H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash in Homewood, IL on July 12, 2026 features two age categories with obstacle runs. The event awards finisher medals and t shirts and includes an optional prep course in June.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Albany, NY on July 12, 2026 featuring more than 18 obstacles. The event welcomes participants aged seven and up and is presented as non competitive with an emphasis on fun and teamwork.
Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Mt. Hood National Forest featuring stream crossings and steep terrain. Enjoy group camping and a post race beer garden at the McCubbins Gulch Campground.
A 5K trail run and walk on Tiger Mountain with an out and back route over unpaved roads and a short cross country section. The event is clothing optional and is sponsored by Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park.
A 5K trail race on July 12, 2026 at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, OH, as part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple pricing and series options are offered; no dogs are allowed.