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
- Kansas 35
- Kentucky 71
- Louisiana 32
- Maine 26
- Maryland 72
- Massachusetts 55
- Michigan 112
- Minnesota 48
- Mississippi 15
- Missouri 64
- Montana 38
- Nebraska 26
- Nevada 28
- New Hampshire 30
- New Jersey 74
- New Mexico 27
- 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 4044 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
Trail race at Murphy Hanrehan Park offering distances from 5K to 50 miles, four aid stations, costume-focused awards and mixed single-track trails.
Trail races at Mt. Cuba Center on October 17, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses through meadows, forests and ponds with garden access and post race activities.
Community running event in Chickamauga GA featuring 10K, 5K and a Monster Mile, plus a costume contest, participant swag and podium prizes.
Trail races in Citronelle, AL on October 17, 2026 featuring 10K, 25K, and 50K run on a 5K woodland loop with medals for all finishers.
Approximately 10-mile GBRC trail race in Blanchard State Forest with over 2,000 feet of climbing, one aid station, shuttle parking, and overall and age-group awards.
An annual October run in Baldwin City, Kansas featuring a grass-course 5K and a 1-Mile Kids Run with medals for all finishers and plaques for overall winners.
A 5K trail race on October 17, 2026 at Springer Hollow Group Campsite with mostly singletrack terrain, about 500 feet of climb, and access to festival activities.
Night trail event at Dryer Road Park with a glow marked 5 mile course and a 1.5 mile fun run for kids and families on October 17, 2026.
Youth cross country meet at Monument Valley Park on Oct 17, 2026 with age group races for U8 to U14 and distances from 2K to 4K; youth entry fee is $25 plus service fee.
A community 5K on Gravel Hill Road in Georgetown, DE supporting the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation with chip timing, shirts, refreshments, and age-group awards.
A Halloween themed owner and dog obstacle run at OneWorld Pet Resort in Anniston featuring a 4+ mile course with 30+ obstacles and on site camping.
Community 5K on October 17, 2026 at Thomas Nelson High School supporting the Imagination Library and Nelson County Schools UP Foundation; free entry and optional donations.
Open 5K at Northview Church cross country course in Carmel, Indiana, held after the Midwest Home/Small School Cross Country Championship; registration is free.
A community fundraiser in Garland featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual option supporting clean water and schools in Sierra Leone.
Free social trail run on October 17, 2026 in Newport Coast with an approximately 6.5 mile hilly route plus post-run snacks and a raffle.
Apple Festival 5K in Lincolnton on Oct 17 features a timed 5K on the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail with proceeds benefiting United Way of Lincoln County.
A cross country style 5 km and 1 mile race at Sonora High School's Wildcat Ranch on 10/17/2026 with awards and proceeds benefiting the school's cross country team.
A third annual 5K run or walk at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township raising funds for outdoor recreation improvements, with medals and age group awards.
An inaugural 5k fun run on the golf course at The Fairways of Halfmoon in Mechanicville on October 17, 2026, presented by Capital Gate Insurance Group.
A memorial fun run on October 17, 2026 at Albany Golf Club with an approximately 2-mile course, auction and raffles supporting local Christmas gifts.