Upcoming Trail Running Races

Endurance Grid lists 734 trail running races across the US, from August 2026 to November 2027 across 49 states.

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On the trails

What trail running is

Trail running takes the sport off the pavement and onto dirt trails, singletrack, fire roads, and mountain paths. It’s quieter than a road race. Depending on the course, you might spend long stretches alone with the woods and your own breathing.

If you already run roads, trails are a natural next step, but they ask for different things: power on the climbs, control on the descents, and attention to every footfall. There’s a distance for every level, from a rolling trail 5K to 100-mile mountain ultras.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many trail running races are there in the US?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 734 upcoming trail running races across 49 states.
Which states have the most trail running races?+
The states with the most trail running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Texas, Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Colorado.
What are the trail running distances?+
Trail Running races are held at 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 100K, 10K, 10–20 mi, 15K, 1K, and more distances.
What is a trail running race?+
Trail running is a foot race held off-road on natural terrain — dirt paths, hills, and mountains — over a set distance. To learn more about what a trail running race is, check out Endurance Grid's sports guide.
How is trail running different from road running?+
The terrain is the main difference: trail courses feature climbs, descents, uneven footing, and natural obstacles like roots and rocks. Finish times are typically slower than road races over the same distance because of the elevation and technical ground.