Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4123 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A day of timed endurance challenges on a wooded 2.62 mile loop at Tilden Hill Farm in Verona NY. Events finish with an optional pond plunge and a post event celebration with medals and awards.
A USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl, roughly 11 miles of ascent with limited entry for 150 runners on August 15, 2026. The course features high elevation, aid stations, and a summit finish.
A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.
A memorial 5K on the Iditarod National Historic Trail in Seward with four age and gender categories. The race allows leashed dogs, uses staggered starts, and includes a post-race celebration at the Branson Pavilion.
A family friendly 5K on the Webb Forest trails organized by Wilmot Learning Place, featuring a signed course, water stations, timing for runners, post-race recognition, and nearby parking with overflow at local fields.
A community run at Oxbow Riverfront Park on August 15, 2026 along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with a 1.5 mile turnaround, one aid station, post-race refreshments, and awards for top finishers.
The Leadville Trail 10K Run on August 16, 2026 is a 10 km out and back that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course at high elevation, with one aid station at the turnaround and age group and overall awards.
A biannual mountain trail race around Mount Mansfield covering about 11 miles and 5,000 ft of gain, featuring steep technical climbs, exposed alpine terrain and a strict 70-runner field with time-based qualification and limited refunds.
Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.
A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, KY on August 16, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged seven and up. Participants may run, jog, or walk the course with an emphasis on teamwork and fun.
A 7K trail race at the Woodstock Equestrian Center with a hilly course that circles fields and runs through wooded single track, presented as a 1969 throwback with 60s music and period attire encouraged.
A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.