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
Low cost, low support trail running event in Maple Valley offering Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K on December 12, 2026 with a manned aid station and marked course.
Trail runs at Upper Caney Lake near Minden LA offering a 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile loop on gently rolling forest terrain with event awards and covered day use fee.
Holiday 5K 10K and half marathon in Bowling Green KY on 12/12/2026 with finisher medals, official results, and limited on course support.
Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.
Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.
Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.
Trail running at McAllister Park on 12/12/2026 with chip timing, technical dirt and single-track terrain, and distances from 5K to 20K.
Timed trail event in Lillington, NC on Dec 12, 2026 with 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options on a 1.17 mile loop, aid station, electronic timing, proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.
December 12, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC: a multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain with up to 100 miles, marked aid stations, and substantial elevation gain.
A winter trail festival at Powder Mills Park offering 5, 10, and 15 mile options on a looped single-track course, green-race refill-only hydration, limited registration, and a custom hot cocoa mug for early registrants.
Mid-December trail races at Buescher State Park offering looped distances from 1 mile to 104k, full aid stations, a 500-runner limit, and shuttle parking options.
A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.
Trail 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026 celebrating Q50 Races' 20th year with commemorative shirts, food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission.
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026 include 15k, 6k and a 1k kids run with a $2,000 prize for the 15k.
Trail ultramarathons in Norfork Arkansas featuring 100-mile and 38-mile courses on rugged Ozark trails, with significant elevation gain and multiple creek crossings.
Trail races at Cedarock Park on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses with chip timing, aid stations, a hoodie, medal and a free kids race.
A longstanding cross-country event in Lubbock on December 12, 2026 offering 1, 2 and 4 mile races with age-specific entries, limited race-day registration, and no pets or strollers.
A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association.
A holiday 5K and 1-mile walk at ShawneeCraft Brewery on December 12, 2026, with chip timing, awards, a beanie, a beer, and post-race music.
A seasonal 10K trail race at Squaxin Park with start and finish at Reeves Middle School, a festive aid station, finisher medal and a tree planted per finisher.