Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

Kick off the running year with this historic 5k at Kinder Farm Park. The mostly flat trail course features two gentle hills and is the first event in the Annapolis Striders Championship Series. Remember to bring your own water, as hydration..

Trail races in Columbia, Maryland along the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with start and finish at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal..

A four-race series of 5k trail runs on Elephant Swamp Trail in Elk Township Recreational Park near Glassboro, NJ, held Feb 22–Mar 15, 2026. Series scoring determines overall and age-group awards; medals, a custom neck scarf for full-series..

A half marathon around Gifford Pinchot Lake in Lewisberry, PA, on variable trail surfaces with short runnable climbs. One aid station sits near 6.6 miles and bib pickup is at Sunny Side Pavilion; registration closes Feb 18.

A club-based 10 miles race in Columbia, MD where runners score points for their RRCA club; awards are given by club and the event is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix series.

The Hashawha Hills 50km features two loops of rolling trail, field, and woodland paths. Entry is via a lottery system with a unique, low-cost fee. All finishers earn a locally crafted pottery mug.

Trail races of 5 Miler, 10 Miler and a two person 10 Miler relay take place at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge on March 1, 2026; a portion of proceeds supports Bigfoot Endurance for Parkinsons research.

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

A 31 mile trail event at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge Maryland featuring six loops of about 5.179 miles. Relay teams of two to six can share the distance and an aid station is stocked with food and drinks.

A no/low-swag ultra trail event at Blue Marsh Lake offering 20M and 40M options on a lollipop-style single-track course, with regular aid stations, bib timing, drop bag access for 40M, and modest entry fees.

A trail race at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA on March 7, 2026, offering a 10K and a half marathon with age-group awards, a pre-entry t-shirt deadline, and safety protocols set by health authorities.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover, PA, featuring 8 Miler, 25K, and 50K looped courses on the Ranger Trail with singletrack, horse trails, hills, mud and variable March weather. Aid station at Mile 8 and proceeds support a local..

Trail races at French Creek State Park on March 14, 2026 include a technical half marathon with over 2,000 feet of climbing and a shorter 10k lollipop course with aid stations. Both events start and finish near the pool by Hopewell Lake.

HAT Run 50K in Havre de Grace, MD on March 21, 2026 is a 50K trail race with nearly 4,400 feet of climbing, a 3 mile start loop and two 14 mile loops, and four stream crossings that may result in wet feet.

Join The Husky Run 5K on the scenic Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air. This walk and run event is open to all ages and abilities. Every finisher earns a limited-edition Husky medal.

Washed Clean offers a 5K trail run and a 1-mile walk around Genesis Church in York, finishing with a fun foam spray. Proceeds support local educational and health charities. A Kids Fun Run and on-site coffee are also part of the community e..

A tenth annual trail event in Spring City, PA on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 5K hike over dirt trails, gravel roads and short paved sections above French Creek. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships.

On March 29, 2026 in Severna Park, MD runners can choose a Marathon or Half Marathon mostly on the asphalt B&A Trail. USATF certified courses, staffed aid stations, finish medals, and participant quarter zips are provided.

Montchanin Trails 5K is a trail run in Wilmington, Delaware on March 29, 2026. The course uses single track trails, fields and gravel roads on private property with access and social media rules; the event is limited to 300 runners and incl..

A give or take five mile loop through Jacobsburg State Park with singletrack and gravel sections. Options include a 5 mile event or three hour and six hour timed efforts, and the event follows a zero carbon approach.