As of May 2024, the oldest running roller coaster in the United States was a tie between two Jack Rabbit-themed roller coasters, located respectively in Pennsylvania and New York. Both roller coasters were opened in 1920.
| Name of roller coaster, park, city, state (year of first operation) | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Jack Rabbit, Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA (1920) | 1 |
| Jack Rabbit, Seabreeze Park, Rochester, NY (1920) | 1 |
| Roller Coaster, Lagoon, Farmington, UT (1921) | 3 |
| Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA (1924) | 4 |
| Thunderhawk, Dorney Park, Allentown, PA (1924) | 4 |
| Giant Dipper, Belmont Park, San Diego, CA (1925) | 5 |
| Wildcat, Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT (1927) | 6 |
| Cyclone, Luna Park at Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY (1927) | 6 |
| Racer, Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA (1927) | 6 |
| Kiddy Coaster, Playland, Rye, NY (1928) | 7 |
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