United States
- Alabama 47
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- Arizona 101
- Arkansas 26
- California 340
- Colorado 138
- Connecticut 46
- Delaware 9
- District of Columbia 11
- Florida 133
- Georgia 107
- Hawaii 3
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- Illinois 87
- Indiana 62
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- Kentucky 43
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- Michigan 114
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- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 72
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- Ohio 110
- Oklahoma 27
- Oregon 70
- Pennsylvania 178
- Puerto Rico
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- South Carolina 55
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- Tennessee 66
- Texas 177
- Utah 86
- Vermont 34
- Virginia 149
- Washington 109
- 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 3911 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
A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.
A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.
The Sweet Pea Run in Bozeman offers 5K, 10K and a 5k handcycle race during Sweet Pea Festival weekend. Sponsors and proceeds support local running programs and youth scholarships, and children 12 and under enter free.
A trail running event on August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park offering a full 31 mile traverse and a 14.2 mile half. Registration is online only, limited to 100 entrants and filled on a first come first served basis.
Trail races at Mt. Van Hoevenberg near Lake Placid on August 8, 2026, using diverse singletrack and forest trails with climbs and descents.
Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.
A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.
Timed 6 hour and 3 hour runs on a 1.01 Mile loop around the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, IL. The event limits entries, requires lights after sunset, and posts live results during the event.
An inaugural off trail adventure race at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offering three courses from approximately 5 to 20 miles. Courses are sparsely marked and route details are revealed the day before at packet pickup.
A single loop scenic 5K trail race at Kanuga in Hendersonville, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, capped at 300 entrants with chip timing, awards, and a virtual option.
A community benefit trail event in Castle Rock with a 5K and a 1 Mile Walk raising funds for a family affected by spinal muscular atrophy.
A 5k fun run at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Fridley, MN with options to run, walk, or jog and a finish-line celebration, organized by Minnesota Brewery Running Series.
Experience Minnesota's single track mountain bike trails at the Mount Roseau Trail Run. Choose between a 3.8 mile or 6.2 mile chip timed course featuring twisty paths and varied elevation.
Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.
A weekend of timed running in Salem with 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour events on a 1.05 mile loop, with a staffed aid station and chipped timing.
A self-supported ultramarathon at Killen's Pond State Park on Aug 8, 2026 offering 50-mile, 50K and 12-hour options on a mostly shaded 3.1-mile dirt loop.
Night trail races in Dixon IL on a 5 mile loop with 5, 10, and 15 mile options plus a three person relay, one aid station, and a post race snack.
A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.
A road race on Whidbey Island through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on hilly, scenic roads. Proceeds support safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School Class of 2027.
A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.