United States
- Alabama 47
- Alaska 22
- Arizona 102
- Arkansas 26
- California 342
- Colorado 140
- Connecticut 46
- Delaware 9
- District of Columbia 11
- Florida 135
- Georgia 107
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 24
- Illinois 88
- Indiana 62
- Iowa 43
- Kansas 34
- Kentucky 43
- Louisiana 28
- Maine 33
- Maryland 60
- Massachusetts 53
- Michigan 115
- Minnesota 60
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 72
- Montana 37
- Nebraska 17
- Nevada 31
- New Hampshire 45
- New Jersey 54
- New Mexico 27
- New York 157
- North Carolina 130
- North Dakota 1
- Ohio 110
- Oklahoma 28
- Oregon 71
- Pennsylvania 181
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 11
- South Carolina 55
- South Dakota 11
- Tennessee 69
- Texas 180
- Utah 86
- Vermont 34
- Virginia 149
- Washington 110
- West Virginia 26
- Wisconsin 74
- Wyoming 15
Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3940 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!
August 2026
Annual fundraiser sending runners, hikers and bikers up Mt. Mansfield on the 4.3 miles Mansfield Toll Road with 2,564 feet of ascent.
A 5 km and 10 km cross country run at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden VA with virtual options and post race cider on August 30, 2026.
The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.
Trail races at Five Fields Farm in Bridgton ME featuring a three lap 50K figure 8 and a rugged 10K with steep, technical terrain and multiple aid stations.
A timed, summit-driven trail event on Wachusett Mountain offering 7, 14, 21, and 28-mile options, optional weighted vests for bonus swag, and up to 10 hours to complete the marked course.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte with 18 plus obstacles, teamwork focus and support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
A community road event on August 30, 2026 at McCahill Park in Pittsburgh with a 5K and a 1 Mile race; every finisher receives a medal and t-shirts are available as an add-on.
Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.
Experience an all terrain trail race through the scenic Big Horse Vineyards featuring natural obstacles and mud. Choose between a competitive 5K or a social beer mile followed by wine tasting in Central Illinois.
A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.
A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
The 33rd annual Phil Widener Empire Open is a 3.4 miles PA/USATF cross country race at Spring Lake Regional Park featuring rugged trails and a $1500 prize purse.
A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.
A 6 km cross-country race at Lovelace Park in Evanston with scholastic races, team and individual entries, race shirts, awards, and a post-race gathering with food.
A USATF-NJ Open and Masters cross country championship over a 5K course at Natirar Park in Peapack Gladstone on August 30, 2026. Registration opens July 1, entry is $40 with a $5 USATF-NJ discount and no day of registration.
Off road trail runs in Wichita Falls during Hotter'N Hell weekend offering a 10K and a 12 mile course on rugged singletrack with technical sections.
September 2026
A volunteer-run 50 kilometer ultramarathon at Pink Lightning Camp during Burning Man on September 1, 2026. Entry is free with a Burning Man ticket and registration, and bib pickup takes place in the days before the race.
A weekly trail running race at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, offering 5 km and 2.5 km courses with adult and youth categories. Races run rain or shine and follow a clear thunder and bib policy.
Trail races through dense East Texas pine forest at Tyler State Park, offered in 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k. Single-track, technical trails are marked and supported by aid stations with refill service and basic first aid.
A low-key series of Wednesday evening trail races in Portland's Forest Park with three five-race Series April to October, 4 to 7 mile hilly courses and Series standings.