United States
- Alabama 47
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- Arkansas 27
- California 344
- Colorado 137
- Connecticut 46
- Delaware 9
- District of Columbia 11
- Florida 135
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- Maryland 60
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- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 70
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- Ohio 111
- Oklahoma 28
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- Pennsylvania 179
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 11
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- Tennessee 69
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- West Virginia 25
- Wisconsin 73
- Wyoming 14
Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3937 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!
December 2026
A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.
Pigtails Run #21 is a low key trail event in Maple Valley on 12/12/2026 offering half marathon, marathon and 50K options. The mostly paved course has marked turnarounds, manned aid stations, and limited race support.
Experience an old school trail run through the hills and oak flats of Kisatchie National Forest. Choose between three loop distances around Upper Caney Lake with awards for overall and age group winners.
Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.
Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.
Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.
Jingle Trails is a chip-timed trail race at McAllister Park on December 12, 2026, offering 20k, 10k and 5k courses on technical dirt and single track. Finishers receive a medal and event swag, and overall and masters awards are presented.
A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.
Timed trail events in Lillington, NC on a 1.17-mile loop with a cup-less aid station, finisher medals, awards, and proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.
A multi-distance trail race at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC with 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon options plus aid stations and set time limits.
A winter trail festival at Powder Mills Park offering 5, 10, and 15 mile options on a looped single-track course, green-race refill-only hydration, limited registration, and a custom hot cocoa mug for early registrants.
Trail races at Buescher State Park in Smithville TX with distances from 1 mile to 104K plus a 4 person relay, aid stations and official timing.
A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.
Q50 Races marks 20 years with a trail 5K in Mandeville, LA featuring anniversary shirts, food and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026, featuring a prize-backed 15K, a 6K and a Kids 1K with shirts, medals, aid stations and post-race amenities.
Trail ultramarathons in Norfork Arkansas featuring 100-mile and 38-mile courses on rugged Ozark trails, with significant elevation gain and multiple creek crossings.
Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.
Toys for Tots CC Race is a cross-country event in Lubbock, Texas on December 12, 2026 offering one mile, two mile and four mile courses. It features youth divisions, limited race day registration, and no pets or strollers on course.
A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association.
Celebrate the holidays with a scenic run through the historic Shawnee Inn golf course and wooded trails. Enjoy live music and a complimentary craft beer at the ShawneeCraft Brewery finish line.