Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4062 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A summer trail race in Haines, Alaska covering 11.5 mile through rainforest and along an alpine ridgeline. Shuttle service to the start is available and race proceeds support the Haines Glacier Bears school cross country programs.
Iron Horse 8k is race two of the Black Diamond Running Series on July 26, 2026 at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA. This 8k (5 miles) trail event features hilly terrain, free waterpark admission for registrants, and cash prizes for top finish..
A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.
A 6-mile trail race in Fairview, TN on July 26, 2026 organized by Nashville Running Company. The course features single- and double-track trails with gradual inclines; aid stations will not provide cups.
A 3-mile trail race in Jackson, WY, that gains 1,535 feet from Phil Baux Park to the gondola summit; runners get a free ride down and should carry their own hydration. Entry is $40 and registration before July 19 secures a t-shirt.
A 3.1 mile lap race at Chris Lewit Tennis Academy near Manchester, Vermont, held on wooded trails beside the West River. Net proceeds support veterans charities and all racers receive a free T shirt; family activities include river swimming..
A 135 miles invitational ultramarathon from Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal across Death Valley and three mountain ranges, featuring about 14,600 feet of ascent, mandatory support crews, checkpoint time cut offs, and a 45 hour course limit..
A single 200-mile loop around Summit County, Colorado on trails, 4WD roads and rec paths, with elevations above 9,000 ft and sections over 12,700 ft. The field is capped at 75 runners and includes 12 aid stations, four sleep stations, and l..
Third race of a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange, IN, with three 4K races; awards given by average finishing time across the series.
A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..
A cross-country 5K at Vista View Park in Fort Lauderdale on July 28, with separate student (18 and under) and adult (19 and over) races and gender divisions; timed by Pure Gold Timing and held on rolling-hill park terrain.
Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..
A rolling five mile trail race in Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings on July 29, 2026, with two figure-eight loops, a midrace water stop, chip timing and post-race refreshments; field limited to 425 and entry is nonrefundable.
The Rams Twilight Trail Run will take place in Chattaroy on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.
A *5K* trail race on White Cloud High School’s cross country course, routed through woods and fields with both flat and hilly sections. The event is held at the elementary school behind the high school in White Cloud, Michigan.