Upcoming Trail Running 8K / 5 Mile Races

Endurance Grid lists fifty-eight trail running 8K / 5 mile races across the US, from November 2026 to October 2027 across 23 states.

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What an 8K / 5 Mile is

An 8K / 5 Mile is a running race where athletes run about 5 miles long (8 kilometers) for time.

Trail running 8K / 5 mile races are busiest in November and January, with the most in California, New York, Virginia, and Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 8K / 5 Mile trail running races are there in the US?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 58 upcoming 8K / 5 Mile trail running races across 23 states.
How far is an 8K / 5 Mile trail running?
An 8K / 5 Mile is a running race where athletes run about 5 miles long (8 kilometers) for time.
Which states have the most 8K / 5 Mile trail running races?
The states with the most 8K / 5 Mile trail running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are California, New York, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, and Louisiana.