United States
- Alabama 44
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- Puerto Rico
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Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3754 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in the United States below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort offering 25K and 8K courses, zero-carbon measures, and fundraising support for The Catskill Center.
Multi-distance event at O. P. Schnabel Park on August 16, 2026, with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip-timed 5K, quarter and half marathons, plus a virtual option. On-course aid stations, on-site awards, shirts, medals, and post-race Kona Ice.
A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.
A 10K out and back on the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run in Leadville, featuring high altitude terrain and one aid station at the turnaround.
A looped trail race at Red Lodge Mountain on August 16, 2026, with 4.3 mile laps and 900 to 1200 ft gain per lap. Options include marathon, half, relay teams and a 4.31 mile Hot Lap.
Mozo Double Up is an 11 mile mountain trail race with about 5,000 feet of ascent, limited to 70 runners, held biannually with a $105 entry fee.
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.
Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.
Women only 5K obstacle mud run at Pop's Landing in Glencoe, KY with 18 plus obstacles, open to ages 7 and up and focused on teamwork and shared experience.
A Georgetown race along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal offering a 5K and a half marathon with in person and virtual entry options on August 16, 2026.
A 7K trail race at The Woodstock Equestrian Center in Dickerson, Maryland, presented as part of MCRRC's low key series for members. Non member registration has a $20 fee and runs from February 10, 2026 to August 16, 2026.
A 5K trail race along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with coastal views, finisher ribbons for all and awards for the top five overall runners.
A trail 10K through Henry Cowell Redwoods with a 1-mile kids race, marked course, aid stations, t shirt and a postrace pancake breakfast.
A community 5K run or walk at Lake Padden Park on August 16, 2026 raising funds for rescue dogs through the volunteer group Happy Tails Happy Homes.
An eight mile trail run on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path beside the Ashokan Reservoir in West Hurley, NY, limited to 100 runners with age-group awards and a commemorative item for early registrants.
Scenic, dog friendly 5K run and walk along shaded paths by Jones Mill Run and Laurel Hill Lake during the Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival.
A one-day overland running event on August 16, 2026 at Ascutney Outdoors offering a 15-mile trail and a 5.5-mile path to benefit local outdoor charities.
Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.
A hilly trail 5k at Lory State Park on August 18, 2026 with about 700 feet of elevation gain, a 100-runner cap, chip timing, and pizza and beverages provided after the race.
A four‑date Tuesday evening trail race series in August at Lory State Park near Fort Collins featuring short courses from 5K to 12K with pizza and drinks after each race.