Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4221 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A 12 hour trail event on a scenic five mile single track loop in Berkeley Springs WV, featuring technical terrain with about 750 feet elevation per loop, on-course aid stations, a post race meal and handcrafted awards.
A 4.6 mile off-road trail run at Bonita Lakes in Meridian, Mississippi on June 27, 2026. Entry is $25, online registration by June 25 helps ensure t-shirt size, with age-group and overall medals awarded.
A 5K trail run at Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann, Missouri, routed through Vignoles and Estate Norton vines with a runner’s village, a downhill finish and wine slushies at the line; finisher medals are awarded.
An obstacle course backyard ultra where athletes run an approximately 3 miles loop every hour until one remains. Solo and relay formats are available, with a 50 mile solo option and team relays for groups of three to six.
A 12-hour timed loop event in Hamden, CT on a 4.25 mile course with 500 feet of gain per loop. Options include marathon, 50K, and 50 mile attempts, with proceeds supporting the Brooksvale Gift Fund.
A backyard ultra on the paved Lake Estes trail where runners complete 4.252 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The event records yards for DNFs and offers on-site aid and athlete village space.
A point to point road event of about 37 miles from Port Mayaca to Stuart Beach in South Florida, highlighting water discharge from Lake Okeechobee. Relay options are available and aid stations are spaced along the route.
A mud-run fundraiser in King George, VA on June 27, 2026, featuring a 4-mile obstacle course and a 1-mile kids run, organized by the Dahlgren Lions Club with team awards by group size.
A runner-built 4.5 mile loop ultra in a reclaimed limestone quarry offering 6 and 12 hour solo or relay options plus a single 4.5 mile trail run, two aid stations with Tailwind, and support for local youth track programs.
A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.
InHouse Ultra is a 33-athlete indoor treadmill event at Run Unlimited where competitors run five miles each hour until one athlete remains. Runners are self-supported and one crew member is allowed with limited studio space for spectators.