Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3957 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A 5K trail race at Mt. Pisgah County Park in Troy, PA on June 13, 2026, featuring marked paths over rocks, roots, grass and dirt. The course includes some hills and is not stroller friendly.
A loop based endurance race near Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, RI where runners must complete each circuit within 60 minutes to continue; laps repeat at one hour intervals until only one runner remains.
A trail marathon in Jackson, TN on June 13, 2026. The course is a 3.75 mile loop run seven times and it opens a five-day Jackal marathon series.
A trail 5k at Ridgerunner Farm and Chapel on June 13, 2026, hosted by John 3:16 Women’s Ministry. The event includes blackberry cobbler, fresh berries to pick, and awards for age groups plus overall male and female winners.
A night trail event at Caesar Creek State Park offering full marathon, half marathon and 10K on single track loops around the lake. The cupless race has four aid stations, required headlamp gear, glow in the dark medals and equal podium spo..
A last person standing running event in Zanesville where runners repeat a one-mile loop every 15 minutes along Joe's Run Trail; both ends have rest areas and the event supports the Zanesville Soccer Boosters.
Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.
Phoenix Rising is a multi distance trail race in Griffith Park Los Angeles offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked out and back and loop courses. The event includes aid stations, finisher medals and free photos.
Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.
A Backyard Ultra at Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA where runners repeat a 4.14 mile loop each hour until one remains; the event supports Semper Fi and America's Fund and awards a cash prize plus the Sword of Honor.
Experience an authentic cross country race on a purpose built grass course in Geneva Illinois. Run as an individual or part of a team on this wide professional grade venue featuring rolling terrain and a classic atmosphere.
Tractor Trail 5K at Spicer Orchards in Fenton on June 13, 2026 offers a 5K run/walk, a kids fun run, and a virtual 5K. Registrations include a dri fit shirt, finisher medal, commemorative bib, and post race refreshments.