Wilmington
Trail Running Calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wilmington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
Series finale in West Philly featuring trail races, a walk, and a 0K wellness clinic that connects people with neighborhood commercial corridors and local businesses.
A technical 25K trail race at Ridley Creek State Park near Glen Mills PA with about 1800 feet of climbing, three aid stations and a five hour finish limit.
A Halloween track event at West Chester University with a 30 minute candy scramble, on track candy stations and a costume contest with prizes.
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 and family festival at Old Stone Cider with a food drive, live music, vendors, costume contests, and fundraising for the Chester County Food Bank.
November 2026
Two day off road race weekend in Phoenixville PA with 4 mile and 10 mile runs, a Squatchy Challenge medal for both days, plus beer and bagels.
A 6 hour trail challenge in Coatesville where runners complete a 5K each hour; finishing all six laps earns a medal and combined times count toward local and world rankings.
A chip-timed 5K and an untimed 1.4 mile walk with live music, contests, food, games, awards, and proceeds supporting an entrepreneurship endowment at UC Berkeley.
Donation based trail run and walk at Brandywine Creek State Park with marked 5 and 10 mile courses; proceeds benefit local youth cycling and park groups.
The 39th Annual Philadelphia CF Climb at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov 7, 2026 features a 1,500 stadium stair climb to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
A trail and gravel running event in Wissahickon Valley Park offering 10 km, 10 mile and half marathon options with chip timing, aid stations, limited field size, and a post-race party with live music and warm food.
A fundraising run on November 8 2026 at Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Bala Cynwyd offering a 5K and 1-mile fun runs to support pups in training.
A scenic 5K at Milburn Orchards in Elkton on November 8, 2026, across orchard and farm trails with a portion of proceeds donated to local organizations.
Trail festival at Independence Park with races from 4 and 8 miles to 3 hour and 6 hour formats, plus a 2 mile walk, music, and vendors.
A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery on Thanksgiving Day with timed results, awards for top three men and women, and proceeds benefiting All Mutts Matter Rescue.
A Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot along the Schuylkill River, a 5 and 5/8 mile run from Malta Boat Club with club divisions and prizes chosen by finish order.
Open 5K cross country championship at Brandywine Creek State Park on November 28, 2026, with registration fees and proceeds supporting a local high school shoe program.