Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4202 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
A trail running event through redwood forests near Gilroy with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options featuring large elevation gains and scholarship fundraising for youth trail running camps.
Timed trail event in Chester, Vermont on August 8, 2026 offering six and twelve hour options on a 1.8 mile loop with 280 feet of elevation per lap. Basic aid and shared food are available and the event supports local recovery and recreation..
Experience a 5k mud run and garden party at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. This annual event combines an adventurous obstacle course with a vibrant flower festival to support local charitable community projects.
Bear Creek 2026 in Lafayette California offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option on August 8, 2026. The trail course includes hills, scenic views and a final mile of downhill shaded single track.
A 12 hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park made up of repeated 1.5 mile unpaved loops. The tree lined, flat course includes lake and forest scenery and is limited to 60 runners with no waitlist.
A five hour Fat A$$ event on Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail in Middleburg FL, where participants complete as many out and back loops as possible on a technical 2.5 mile one way single track with limited aid.
A 100K loop in the Wasatch Mountains near Springville, Utah, featuring over 15,000 feet of elevation change, mixed trail and road surfaces, and serving as the USATF Utah 100K state championship with age-group awards.
A casual 6.2 mile trail loop on Moscow Mountain starting and ending at the Warnick Road parking area, featuring over 800 feet of climbing. Part of the Palouse Road Runners Summer 10k series.
A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.
The Running Wild at Wildwood Trail 2.5 Mile Trail Run/Walk will take place in Wading River on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.
Trail races at Mt Van Hoevenberg on August 8, 2026 offer 10K, half marathon and 50K courses over single track and steep terrain. Start and finish are in the venue stadium and course maps are provided.
Experience an endurance event at Silver Lake with four distance options ranging from 6 to 22 miles. Carry a 20lb load through the scenic terrain of Mono County while navigating significant elevation gains.