United States
- Alabama 55
- Alaska 15
- Arizona 109
- Arkansas 44
- 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
- Kansas 35
- Kentucky 71
- Louisiana 29
- Maine 26
- Maryland 72
- Massachusetts 55
- Michigan 110
- Minnesota 48
- Mississippi 15
- Missouri 64
- Montana 34
- Nebraska 22
- Nevada 27
- New Hampshire 29
- New Jersey 74
- New Mexico 28
- New York 136
- North Carolina 165
- North Dakota 2
- 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
A scenic vineyard 5K at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery with chip timing, finisher medal, a wine pour for adults, race swag, and a local charity partner.
A looped ultramarathon in Prospect Park offering 50K and 50 mile options, one aid station with Skratch hydration, chip timing, a 15 hour cutoff, and finisher buckles.
Holiday themed event at West Creek Park offering 5k 10k 15k and a half marathon on December 6 2026 with marked looped courses and aid stations each loop.
Eight hour trail endurance race at Terrapin Nature Park where each 2.8 mile lap fills a participant stocking with surprises and top finishers earn awards.
Youth focused event in Oakland with a 1 mile kids fun run and a 5K trail run at Joaquin Miller Park, with limited parking and packet pickup before the race.
Trail run and hike at Elfin Forest Reserve with chip timed 5K and 10K, a post race festival, and a limited field of participants.
Trail races at Guana Research Reserve on December 6, 2026 featuring 50K, 50K team (2x25K) and 12K on mostly shaded, hard pack trails.
An 8.4 miles Philadelphia race along the Schuylkill River with Racejoy live tracking, chip timed splits, and awards supporting Fairmount Park maintenance.
Second annual Resler Trail Race & Family Walk at Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve on December 6, 2026, featuring a 5k and a 1-mile walk with a community conservation focus.
Trail run at Blackrock Park with a chip timed 5K run in heats, a Little Tykes obstacle dash for ages 3 to 6, and proceeds benefiting Ridley United Soccer Club.
Multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026, featuring seven formats from 12 to 84 hours and 604 stairs per lap.
Evening trail event at Anne Springs Close Greenway featuring a timed 5K, an untimed hike challenge, and a 1 mile fun run with post race firepits.
Multi-distance trail event at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield LA with a 3 mile river loop, aid stations, camping options, and awards.
Looped ultra on Mayor's Loop in St. George with 6 mile laps every 90 minutes, relay and kids divisions, and a 102 mile buckle for full completion.
A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA on December 11, 2026 where runners complete hourly 4.167 mile loops until one competitor remains.
Community Christmas run in Pharr with 5K, 1 mile and virtual options plus a toy drive and packet pick up beforehand.
Nighttime 5K in Morrisville, VT along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with required headlamps and a riverside finish party featuring s'mores, hot cocoa, music, and awards.
A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.
A holiday race at Oak Point Park offering Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, a virtual option, costume contest prizes, and participant shirts and medals.