Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4129 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A community 5K trail run at Sandy Run Farms on May 30, 2026 benefiting DREAM of Hattiesburg, with registration open Feb 27 to Apr 17 and a $30 entry fee; race day registration and packet pick-up are available.
Test your endurance at the Ascutney Mountain Run in Vermont. This 3.7 mile uphill race climbs 2,300 vertical feet along a paved auto road to a scenic mountain summit finish.
A two day family obstacle event at Obstacle Wonderland in Wallkill featuring adult sprint and multi lap endurance formats, plus kids 50 m and 1 km courses, finisher medals, podium awards, and a charity presence.
A 10 miles out and back trail race on the VA Creeper rail to trail in Abingdon, VA, mostly dirt and gravel with two road crossings. Registration has a $20 fee and awards are given by overall place and multiple age groups.
A loop based backyard ultra at Trenton Fish and Game Club where runners repeat a 3 1/3 mile trail lap each hour until one runner remains or the 30 hour limit is reached, with milestone patches and a $120 entry fee.
A community trail run on Mount Dean Stone paired with hands on bumble bee field training for the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas. Equipment is provided and youth must attend with an accompanying adult.
A third annual 5K walk and run across a six generation ranch near Lecompton, Kansas, featuring prairie grass, rolling hills, a pond and creek. The event benefits the church General Fund and includes a complimentary beef burger and water.
A 10k trail race in Elk Meadow Park near Buchanan Park Recreation Center in Evergreen, CO, featuring a rolling-hills course, vendor tents and refreshments. The event is cup-free with water refills at the start and finish.
A free social, non-competitive group run in Newport Coast on May 30, 2026, organized by Aravaipa and OC Trail Runners. The route is about 5.5 miles with 500 feet of gain, includes rocky sections, and finishes with snacks and a raffle.
A forest trail 5K in Montpelier, VT on May 30, 2026 featuring mostly single track, technical roots and rocks, and about 500 feet of elevation gain. The marked course runs through North Branch trails and is part of the local race series.
A 5.5K trail race in Saint Paul, Virginia on May 30, 2026, featuring a steep opening climb, downhill and level trail sections, and a riverside finish. The race is part of the SFTC Trail Racing Series with online entry and set registration d..
A community 5K trail run/walk at Winfield City Lake with adult and 10 and under divisions, a 3.1 mile shoreline course, water stations, hidden cash prizes, and proceeds shared with a local charity.