Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4197 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park on May 2, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 50K over singletrack with technical sections, rolling climbs, tree cover, rocky and muddy terrain and occasional stream crossings.
The Perfect Day 50K takes place on the Massanutten Western Slope in Keezletown, Virginia. Runners can compete individually or as part of a two or three person team on a Saturday in May. The event offers a full day on the trails.
Trail races from Browns Ravine Marina follow out-and-back lakeside trails with 10K, half marathon, 35K and 50K options; aid stations appear every 4 to 6 miles and all finishers receive a custom medal.
A four hour timed trail race at Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC using repeated 2 mile laps around the park and quarry lake. The event supports the Greater Charlotte SPCA and includes an adoption presence at the start finish area.
A multi-course trail and obstacle event on May 2, 2026 at Henry Horton State Park in Lewisburg, TN supporting A Soldier’s Child Foundation. Distances range from a 26.2 mile multi-lap Crucible to a kids' Gauntlet with frequent start times.
Experience live music and art while running through the Interlochen Center for the Arts campus. Choose between an in-person 5k on paved and unpaved trails or a flexible virtual event to support student scholarships.
Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.
The Big A 50K Trail Race is a challenging loop course on Mount Agamenticus with technical, rocky terrain and significant elevation. Participants can choose their distance, from 10 miles up to the full 50K. The event is free to register for,..
A spring trail half marathon near Butterfield Park in Herriman, Utah, featuring canyon and ridgeline single track with elevation gain. The event includes marked trails, stocked aid stations, free photos, finisher medals, and a post race bre..
A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center in Snohomish WA on May 2 and 3 2026. The event uses wooded dirt trails beside the Snohomish River and includes Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and a Kids Race.
Spartan obstacle weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC on May 2 to 3, 2026, with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across dense forest, rolling hills and a deep quarry. An obstacle workshop on May 1 and spectator access are..
A continuous 50-mile trail race on a scenic 5K loop in Tyler, Texas. Runners complete about 16 laps with full support and a 12-hour cutoff. The format focuses on pacing and features chip timing and a dedicated 50-mile field.
A challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.
The Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance Run in Herrin is a timed event where runners complete as many 1.3-mile paved loops as possible. All participants get a t-shirt, and awards are given for the most loops completed. Refreshments are available..
Tackle over 25 muddy obstacles on a course that winds through open pasture and wooded trails in Nacogdoches. Register early for a discount on the entry fee and receive a shirt and medal. Youth runners must be accompanied by an adult.