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.
A trail event at Black Rock Retreat featuring a professionally timed 6.07 km race and an untimed hiking option, with participant shirts, goodie bags, awards, and camp-supporting proceeds.
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.