United States
- Alabama 55
- Alaska 15
- Arizona 109
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- California 353
- Colorado 131
- Connecticut 38
- Delaware 16
- District of Columbia 14
- Florida 174
- Georgia 97
- Hawaii 9
- Idaho 12
- Illinois 68
- Indiana 71
- Iowa 30
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- Kentucky 71
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- Maine 26
- Maryland 72
- Massachusetts 55
- Michigan 110
- Minnesota 48
- Mississippi 15
- Missouri 64
- Montana 34
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- Nevada 27
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- Ohio 93
- Oklahoma 44
- Oregon 80
- Pennsylvania 175
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 8
- South Carolina 68
- South Dakota 6
- Tennessee 72
- Texas 242
- Utah 68
- Vermont 20
- Virginia 141
- Washington 122
- West Virginia 29
- Wisconsin 68
- 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 3986 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
5K run and walk at Congaree and Penn farm in Jacksonville on December 5, 2026, for participants 21+ with chip timing, included race items, and farm passes available on site.
Third annual charity beach run at Ft. Macon Park with multiple race categories, festive race packages, trophies for winners, and a free Reindeer Fun Run for kids.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park where runners repeat a 3.6 mile, 1,025 ft loop each hour until one finisher, with cash prizes and challenge awards.
A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.
Trail marathon and half-marathon on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail in Mount Ida, Arkansas. The marathon returns to the start from Hickory Nut Vista and the half finishes there with a free shuttle; registration fee is zero.
Trail endurance event in Granbury, TX where runners complete a 5K each hour to earn patches, medals, a buckle, and national leaderboard ranking.
A new 24 hour timed event on a flat 4.2 mile out and back along the Roanoke Canal Trail in Weldon, NC with aid station, music and chip timing.
A 5K Run/Walk and a half mile kids run through Zoar village's Christmas decorations with trail sections, refreshments, shirts, and locally handcrafted medals.
A holiday-themed 2 Mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg with post-race cookies and cocoa, awards, packet pickup, and community donation options.
A mountain challenge in Estes Park where runners complete 2km laps with 540ft of gain to reach elevation milestones and collect poker chips for rank.
A volunteer organized fun run and walk on Del Mar beach offering 3K and 5K routes while supporting veterans and regional land conservation.
Nighttime uphill race and gondola ride to the Aspen Mountain summit with fundraising, a post summit party, and a virtual option.
Trail event near Fayetteville, AR on Dec 5, 2026 featuring a 3.14 mile Last Man Standing Infinity Loop plus 5k and a family 1k run.
A 9-mile trail race around Lake Redman in York, PA featuring single-track terrain, two tunnel crossings, a Ruck division, and finisher awards on December 5, 2026.
A family-friendly festive run or walk in Palm Beach Gardens offering 5k and 2k options, chip timing, awards by age group, and packet pickup the day before.
Timed trail ultra on 12/05/2026 at Little Bennett Regional Park with 5 hour and 9 hour formats, relays, and a 4.5 mile race.
A 5K cross-country run at Sharp Farm in Middletown on Dec 5, 2026, across fields, forest edges and wide trails with proceeds supporting Delaware Wild Lands.
A winter rail-trail event in Damascus VA offering a half marathon, a 5K, and an optional polar plunge with sauna during holiday weekend activities.
A winter map-and-compass adventure race in Merrill, WI on December 5, 2026 with 3-hour and 6-hour formats for solo racers and teams.