Upcoming Trail Running 8K / 5 Mile Races

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

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Races
23
States

The distance

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 October and August, with the most in California, New York, Virginia, and Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many 8K / 5 Mile trail running races are there in the US?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 59 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, Wisconsin, and Texas.