8K events in the United States
Find 8k events in the United States. Compare 9 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!, No Hands Trail Run and Tsali Ultra.
Narrow your search to California, North Carolina and Arizona, or browse the other locations below.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
10 listed events · 9 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 8k events
9 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!
USAGoldsboro, North Carolina
The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run! in Goldsboro, United States.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
No Hands Trail Run
USAAuburn, California
Trail races in the American River canyon near Auburn.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Tsali Ultra
USABryson City, North Carolina
Trail races around the Tsali Recreation Area beside Fontana Lake.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Crystal Springs Winter Trail Run
USAWoodside, California
Winter trail races through Huddart Park and the coastal redwoods.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Mesquite Canyon
USAWaddell, Arizona
Rugged desert trail races with steep climbs and rock scrambling on the longer courses.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
USAChicago, Illinois
Chicago’s March 8K through the Loop.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest
USAHolly Springs, North Carolina
North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest in Holly Springs, United States.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Cinderella Trail Run
USAOakland, California
Trail races through Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Siskiyou Out Back Trail Runs
USAAshland, Oregon
Mountain trail races around Ashland and the Siskiyou Crest.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Crazy 8s 8K Run
USAJ. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN
Crazy 8s 8K Run at J. Fred Johnson Stadium, Kingsport, TN (USA).
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Choosing a race in United States
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Ashland (1), Auburn (1), Bryson City (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 8k events in United States
What should I check before a running event in United States?
Choose your distance, then check the route, elevation, cut-off time and entry conditions in the organiser’s race guide.
Which 8k events are coming up in the United States?
The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run! is listed for 5 December 2026. No Hands Trail Run is listed for 9 January 2027. Tsali Ultra is listed for 16 January 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for the United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.