Trail running events in the United States
Every upcoming trail running event we know about in the United States, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt and paved road half marathon at Mount Rushmore.
Dates and entry → 27 Sep 20262026 San Jose Trail Challenge
Saratoga, CA, United States
Trail running
Spartan Trail challenge near San Jose offering Trail 50K, Trail 10K, and Trail Half Marathon distances.
Dates and entry → 30 Sep 2026Grand Circle Trailfest
Bryce Canyon / Zion / Antelope Canyon, United States
Trail running
A dirt trail Trailfest spanning Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Antelope Canyon.
Dates and entry → 31 Oct 2026XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
Alabama, United States
Trail running
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest event held in Alabama.
Dates and entry → 7 Nov 2026Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, United States
Trail running21 km
A half marathon on sand and dirt trails at Joshua Tree.
Dates and entry → 8 May 2027Yosemite
Yosemite, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt and paved road half marathon at Yosemite National Park.
Dates and entry → 12 Jun 2027Yellowstone
Yellowstone, United States
Trail running21 km
A dirt trail half marathon and 5K at Yellowstone National Park.
Dates and entry → 16 Jul 2027Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt trail half marathon, 10K, and 5K hill climb at Mount Rainier.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Waldo 100K Trail Run
OR, USA, United States
Trail running100 km
100K ultra trail run in Oregon.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Trail of the Dragon 50K/50 mile Run
IA, USA, United States
Trail running81 km
Ultra trail race in Iowa offering 50K and 50-mile distances.
Dates and entry → Jun 21, 2026Tough & Rumble 25K Jamboree
UT, USA, United States
Trail running25 km
Trail 25K jamboree race in Utah.
Dates and entry → NovemberJOSHUA TREE Half Marathon
Joshua Tree, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
A sand and dirt trail half marathon at Joshua Tree National Park, held in November.
Dates and entry → 11 Jul - 1 Aug 2026Park City Trail Series
Park City, UT, United States
Trail running21 km
Trail series in Park City, UT offering half marathon and 10K distances on a point-to-point course.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Hatcher Pass Races
AK, USA, United States
Trail running81 km
Mountain trail races in Alaska including marathon, 50-mile, and relay options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Aspen Backcountry Marathon
CO, USA, United States
Trail running50 km
Backcountry trail race in Aspen, Colorado offering 50K, marathon, and shorter distances.
Dates and entry → Jul 29, 2026Portland Trail Series Summer – #4
OR, USA, United States
Trail running11 km
Part of the Portland Trail Series summer running events, offering 4-mile and 7-mile trail distances in Oregon.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Summer Breeze Half Marathon 10K & 5K
CA, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
Trail race in California with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026National High School Trail Championships and Citizen's Race
CO, USA, United States
Trail running9 km
National high school trail running championships in Colorado, with a citizen's race open to the public, covering approximately…
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Creede 100
CO, USA, United States
Trail running161 km
Ultra trail race in Colorado with 50-mile and 100-mile distance options.
Dates and entry → 2 August, 2026Wonderland ALT
Tahoma (Cascadia), United States
Trail running128 km4 days
A 4-day, 128km all-encompassing endurance journey around Tahoma, Cascadia's volcanic crown jewel.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026El Vaquero Loco
WY, USA, United States
Trail running50 km
Ultra trail race in Wyoming offering 25K and 50K distances.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Blue Crab Bolt 10K Trail Running Series #3
MD, USA, United States
Trail running10 km
Third installment of the Blue Crab Bolt trail running series in Maryland with 10K and 5K options.
Dates and entry → 24 Jun - 30 Jul 2026Forked Up Trail Series 5k/10k/Half-Marathon
Eden, UT, United States
Trail running21 km
A trail running series in Eden, UT offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances on a point-to-point course.
Dates and entry → JuneYELLOWSTONE Half Marathon & 5K
Yellowstone, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
A dirt trail half marathon and 5K at Yellowstone National Park, held in June.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Cirque Series – Alyeska
AK, USA, United States
Trail running9 km
Mountain trail race at Alyeska in Alaska covering approximately 5.9 miles.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Moosalamoo Ultra
VT, USA, United States
Trail running58 km
Ultra trail race in Vermont with half marathon, 14-mile, and 36-mile options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Berry Picker Trail Run
CO, USA, United States
Trail running8 km
Hill climb trail run in Colorado covering 5 miles.
Dates and entry → AugustROCKY MOUNTAINS
Rocky Mountains, United States
Trail running21 km
A paved road half marathon and 5K in the Rocky Mountains. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → MayYOSEMITE
Yosemite, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt and paved road half marathon at Yosemite National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → JulyMOUNT RAINIER
Mount Rainier, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt trails half marathon, 10K, and 5K hill climb at Mount Rainier National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → FebruaryZION
Zion, United States
Trail running21 km
A paved road half marathon set near Zion National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Dirty Dozen Endurance Runs
CA, USA, United States
Trail running
Endurance trail runs in California with 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour distance options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026The Rabid Squirrel
NC, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
Trail race in North Carolina with half marathon and 11-mile options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Badger Trail Races
IL, USA, United States
Trail running161 km
A trail race in Illinois offering distances from half marathon to 100 miles.
Dates and entry → 05.-17.08.20263rd Salt and Sulfur 420
Salt Lake City, UT, USA, United States
Trail running676 km13 days
A 420-mile ultra marathon event based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Madder than a Wet Hen 5K
IL, USA, United States
Trail running5 km
5K trail run in Illinois.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Tushars Mountain Runs
UT, USA, United States
Trail running100 km
Mountain ultra trail race in Utah with distances including 100K, 70K, marathon, and half marathon.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Elder Creek Night Runs
CA, USA, United States
Trail running50 km
Night trail run event in California with distance options from 12K to 50K.
Dates and entry → AugustGREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Great Smoky Mountains, United States
Trail running21 km
A paved road half marathon and 5K at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → JuneGLACIER
Glacier, United States
Trail running21 km
A paved road half marathon at Glacier National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → SeptemberMOUNT RUSHMORE
Mount Rushmore, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt and paved road half marathon at Mount Rushmore. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → JulyMOUNT RAINIER Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Hill Climb
Mount Rainier, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
A mixed dirt trail half marathon, 10K, and 5K hill climb at Mount Rainier, held in July.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Boise Front Trail Run
ID, USA, United States
Trail running16 km
Trail run in Idaho with 5-mile, 10-mile, and 2-mile hill climb options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Riley Park Trail Races
CA, USA, United States
Trail running30 km
Trail races in California with distances from 5K to 30K.
Dates and entry → 31 July, 2026The Ragged 75 Stage Race
United States
Trail running120 km3 days
A challenging 75-mile (120km) run stage race with approximately 15,500 feet of elevation gain over 3 days.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Blue Crab Bolt 10K Trail Running Series #2
MD, USA, United States
Trail running10 km
Second race in the Blue Crab Bolt 10K trail running series in Maryland.
Dates and entry → Jul 25, 2026Baldface Scramble
NH, USA, United States
Trail running29 km
Trail run scramble in New Hampshire with 14K and 29K distance options.
Dates and entry → Jun 21, 2026Race Devils Tower
WY, USA, United States
Trail running21 km
Trail race at Devils Tower in Wyoming with half marathon, 5K, and kids 1K distances.
Dates and entry → Jun 21, 2026Sunset Trail Running Festival
CO, USA, United States
Trail running28 km
Trail running festival in Colorado with distances from Kids 1K to 28K.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Two Brothers Up-and-Down
CO, USA, United States
Trail running10 km
Mountain trail race in Colorado with 10K and 5K options.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Fiesta Night Run
TX, USA, United States
Trail running50 km
Trail night run in Texas with distances from 5K to 50K.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Hood Hundred
OR, USA, United States
Trail running161 km
100-mile ultra trail race in Oregon.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Hurl Elkhorn Endurance Runs
MT, USA, United States
Trail running81 km
Ultra endurance trail runs in Montana with half marathon, 50K, and 50-mile options.
Dates and entry → Jun 21, 2026Foy's to Blacktail Marathon
MT, USA, United States
Trail running42 km
Mountain trail marathon (26.2 miles) in Montana.
Dates and entry → Aug 01, 2026Volcanic
WA, USA, United States
Trail running50 km
Ultra trail race in Washington offering 25K and 50K distances.
Dates and entry → JuneGRAND TETON
Grand Teton, United States
Trail running21 km
A paved road half marathon and 5K at Grand Teton National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → SeptemberGRAND CIRCLE TRAILFEST
Bryce Canyon / Zion / Antelope Canyon, USA, United States
Trail running
A dirt trails trailfest covering Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Antelope Canyon, held in September.
Dates and entry → Jun 21, 2026Bird Ridge Race – Robert Spurr Memorial Hill Climb & Jack's Run
AK, USA, United States
Trail running5 km
Hill climb race and memorial run in Alaska featuring a 5K course.
Dates and entry → Mon 6/1/26Mine Falls Summer Trail Series
Nashua, NH, United States
Trail running8 km
Summer trail running series at Mine Falls in Nashua, NH with 3.1 mile, 5 mile, and 5K options.
Dates and entry → NovemberJOSHUA TREE
Joshua Tree, United States
Trail running21 km
A sand and dirt trails half marathon at Joshua Tree National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
Dates and entry → Aug 09, 2026Thunder Chicken Squatch 17M/7M
NJ, USA, United States
Trail running27 km
A trail running event in New Jersey offering 17M, 10K, and 5K distances.
Dates and entry → JuneYELLOWSTONE
Yellowstone, United States
Trail running21 km
A dirt trails half marathon and 5K at Yellowstone National Park. Part of the Vacation Races series.
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