Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4115 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
A trail run at Richfield Heritage Preserve with 50K, half marathon and 10K on a six-mile loop. The course mixes single-track, bridle trails, fields and camp roads with natural trail obstacles and early autumn scenery.
A 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.
An obstacle and fitness race on September 13, 2026 in Fayetteville, NY featuring a roughly 3 mile course with about 23 first responder inspired challenges, including Search & Rescue, Hose Drag and timed mental focus tasks.
The 12th Annual Skyline Farm 5K Trail Run & Walk on September 13, 2026 offers a scenic course through fields, hills and woods, a free Kids' 1K with prizes, post-event food and music, and awards including gift certificates and pies.
An obstacle adventure race at Sherman Lake YMCA in Augusta, MI for kids ages 5 to 14 with one mile and two mile courses, mud pits, water, color, and monkey bars. Adult registration and family discounts are available.
Epiphany Cross Country #2 in New Bern NC features two 5K running races for girls and boys on September 14, 2026; registration opened and closed on December 7, 2025 and the listed fee is zero dollars.
The Corporate Fun Run Pier 84 Manhattan will take place in New York on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.
A free 3 mile out-and-back beach run at Westerly Town Beach held at low tide. The community event is organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family as a memorial run.
A free community trail event on September 16, 2026, featuring a casual 3.5 mile run from Big Peach Running Co. to Campbellton Creek Nature Park, plus an expo, food, and a raffle with local running partners.
A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October, featuring hilly courses of about 4 to 7 miles. Series standings require at least four races and the event benefits the Forest Park Conserv..
A timed stair-climb at T-Mobile Park where participants tackle either 900 or 1,800 stairs to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Climbers start in waves by self-identified pace and join an official after party.
A multi-distance trail festival in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses through national forest. Distances range from 21K to 100M and the event offers qualification routes for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.
An event in Belleville, WI that alternates hourly 4.2-mile legs between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern until one runner remains; it also offers 24-hour, 48-hour, and 8-hour races with prize pots and mileage buckles.