Wilmington
Trail Running Calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wilmington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 10 hour endurance walking challenge at the Schuylkill Center offering 7 to 28 mile loop options with optional weighted rucks and timed, well marked trails.
Teams of 6 to 13 run a 26 leg relay on a one mile trail loop at The Woodlands in Philadelphia, using custom batons and a torch carrying final 0.2 mile runner.
Community 16th Annual Red Devil 5K at Avon Grove Middle School on September 26, 2026 features a three-loop grass course, chip timing, awards, and a 1 mile kids run.
A dog friendly fundraising event at Bellevue State Park on September 27, 2026 featuring a scenic 5K and a one mile Mutt Mile, with race timing, awards for dogs and people, vendors, a costume contest, and merchandise.
October 2026
Autumn cross country event in Newtown Square with a 5K, a 1.5 miles mucker walk, live music, food, and family activities supporting land conservation.
Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.
A non-profit, ninja warrior style obstacle course in Mullica Hill, NJ with an approximately 4 mile course and 12 tiered obstacles. Individual and team scoring uses tiered points and age rules require adult accompaniment for 10 to 14 year olds.
Trail races at Glenroy Preserve on October 4, 2026: 5 mile, 25K, and 50K loops with creek crossings, aid stations, and post-race food and beer.
A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.
Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.
Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.
A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.
Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.
A community focused day of running, walking, and a 0K wellness experience in West Philadelphia with multiple route distances and local business engagement.
A technical 25k trail race through Ridley Creek State Park featuring 1,800 feet of climbing across rocky single-track trails and historic landmarks.
A marked 5K trail race on October 25, 2026 in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania across grass fields, horse trails and dirt roads with timed divisions, ribbons, and a t-shirt option.
Family-friendly Halloween 5K and untimed 1-mile at The Bates Motel in Glen Mills with costumes, a costume contest, and proceeds benefiting the local fire company.
A Halloween 5K trail run at Old Stone Cider with costumes encouraged, live music, vendors and a food drive benefiting the Chester County Food Bank.