United States
- Alabama 47
- Alaska 22
- Arizona 104
- Arkansas 27
- California 344
- Colorado 137
- Connecticut 46
- Delaware 9
- District of Columbia 11
- Florida 135
- Georgia 107
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 25
- Illinois 87
- Indiana 62
- Iowa 43
- Kansas 34
- Kentucky 43
- Louisiana 29
- Maine 33
- Maryland 60
- Massachusetts 51
- Michigan 114
- Minnesota 58
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 72
- Montana 37
- Nebraska 18
- Nevada 31
- New Hampshire 45
- New Jersey 54
- New Mexico 28
- New York 154
- North Carolina 129
- North Dakota 1
- Ohio 110
- Oklahoma 28
- Oregon 71
- Pennsylvania 179
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 11
- South Carolina 56
- South Dakota 11
- Tennessee 69
- Texas 181
- Utah 86
- Vermont 34
- Virginia 149
- Washington 111
- 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 3935 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
Candy Cane Course in Orlando on 12/13/2026 offers 5K, 10K, 15K, a 1 Mile, a Kids Dash and a virtual option. Entries normally include a designer shirt, custom bib and finisher medal, with youth pricing for ages 12 and under.
A Canicross-focused trail event at Lake Geneva with 4- and 8-mile loop options, basic aid, and dog-specific awards.
A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.
Rugged trail races at Pearsall Park on December 13, 2026, offering 50K, 25k and 5k courses with marked routes, maps, and basic self-serve water stations.
A charitable 5K trail event at Imerman Memorial Park on December 13, 2026 supporting the Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network, limited to 350 participants.
A free, self-guided 50KM route in Peoria with GPX navigation, community highlights, and on-route hot chocolate, water and snacks supported by donations.
Nighttime out and back runs of 31 mile and 16 mile on a flat rails to trails course in Lake Mills WI with required lights and reflective gear.
Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Sebring features Sprint Super and Beast obstacle races across farmland marsh and mud on Dec 19 to 20, 2026.
Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.
Overnight, lap-based trail races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 1.5 mile loop with distances from 10K to 50 miles, a cupless aid station with hot soup and drinks, and space for personal base camps.
Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.
Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.
A holiday run in downtown Dunedin on December 19, 2026 featuring 5K 10K and 15K routes on the Pinellas Trail with electronic timing finisher medals shirts and a post race beer option for those 21 and over.
A night trail run at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA offering a mostly runnable 7 mile course and a 5K; headlamps required and registration is limited to 250 entrants.
Trail ultraraces at Perry Lake in Ozawkie KS offering 125 mile, 100K, 50K and 25K routes across five marked sections with multiple manned aid stations.
Trail runs at Monte Sano State Park with 5 and 10 mile options, cupless aid stations, a 400-runner cap, and pizza at the finish.
An elite track ultrarunning meet in Phoenix on December 19-20, 2026 focused on 24 hour and 100 mile performances. Entry is by invitation or qualification and the event features live timing and prize money.
A trail half marathon of about 13.5 miles at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. ORRRC members run free; non-members ages 15+ pay $10. The race uses timing chips, aid stations, and relies on volunteer support.
A holiday themed event in Antioch featuring a scenic 5K run or walk, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids run at Orchard Bend Park. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project and park restrooms will be closed for winter.
Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Kansas City. Participants can choose from 15K, 10K, 5K, and youth distances while receiving custom medals and designer shirts.