United States
- Alabama 56
- Alaska 15
- Arizona 109
- Arkansas 44
- California 356
- Colorado 132
- Connecticut 39
- Delaware 16
- District of Columbia 14
- Florida 176
- Georgia 97
- Hawaii 9
- Idaho 12
- Illinois 69
- Indiana 71
- Iowa 31
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- Kentucky 71
- Louisiana 32
- Maine 26
- Maryland 72
- Massachusetts 55
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- Minnesota 48
- Mississippi 15
- Missouri 64
- Montana 38
- Nebraska 26
- Nevada 28
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- New Jersey 74
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- New York 139
- North Carolina 166
- North Dakota 2
- Ohio 94
- Oklahoma 46
- Oregon 81
- Pennsylvania 176
- Puerto Rico 1
- Rhode Island 8
- South Carolina 68
- South Dakota 7
- Tennessee 72
- Texas 243
- Utah 70
- Vermont 22
- Virginia 142
- Washington 131
- West Virginia 31
- Wisconsin 69
- Wyoming 7
Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4045 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!
October 2026
Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.
A sloth-themed race day at Metro Richmond Zoo on 10/17/2026 with a kids 1 mile, an all-terrain 5k, a 2 mile obstacle course, and a virtual 5k.
A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.
Trail footraces at Caribou Bog Outdoor Center on 17 Oct 2026 feature a 5ish K and a 6 hour fixed time event with blue and red loop options where laps earn points for individuals and teams.
A beach 5K at Folly Beach on October 17, 2026 that brings together survivors, caregivers, families and advocates to raise funds for lung health and research.
A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.
Trail races at Germantown MetroPark on 10/17/2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, 6-hour event, aid stations, and custom medals.
A 4.5 mile outdoor stair climb through Old Bisbee with nine staircases and over 1000 steps, held annually with scenic town views and a finish-line fitness court.
Family-friendly trail event at Riverfront Park with 1, 2 and 3 mile courses, pumpkins to carry, costumes and prizes, plus a kids pumpkin run; limited to 350 participants.
A fall event in Owosso with a 5k along the Shiawassee River Trail and a 1.5 mile walk, including a shirt, mug and coffee from Foster Coffee Co.
A community fall festival in Hungry Horse with a timed 5k, children's fun run and costume parade, chili and cornbread contests, a dessert auction, and family activities.
A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.
A community HalloWin event at Boettler Park with a two-lap 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, costumes and candy, $2,000 in prizes, and proceeds supporting The Debbie Rayl Kindness for Kids Program.
HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.
An inaugural community 5K at Germania Insurance’s Home Office in Brenham on October 17 2026, featuring a mixed road and grass trail course. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.
A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.
A Halloween themed 5K on October 17, 2026 at Collyar Park in Laurens SC, mixing road and trail sections with costume prizes and a finisher medal.
A 5K run and walk along the Mayo River Rail Trail in downtown Stuart as part of the Apple Dumpling Festival, offering T shirts, finisher medals, awards and refreshments.
Timed 6, 12, and 24 hour ultraruns on a flat 0.30 mile campground loop at Champs Campground & RV Park in Whitehall, NY, limited to 20 runners per division.
Open 5K at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis as part of the Hancock XC Invitational, held on the meet's historic cross country course and open to a range of ages.