Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

Four Tuesday evenings of cross country racing at Grove 4 in Donaldson Park offering 5k, 2.5k and youth distances. Series and single race entries have tiered fees with member and youth discounts plus post race food and awards.

A night trail relay in Paradise, PA where teams and solo runners try to complete as many loops as possible in about 3 hours and 24 minutes on a marked 2 mile course. Team batons, glow rings, headlamps and on site divisions are used.

A summer cross-country series with four races, three confirmed at local high schools. Online pre-registration is free and a $5 cash fee is collected on race day.

An all-day looped trail event at Tyler State Park on June 20, 2026, with alternating-direction 5 mile trail and paved loops over an 11 hour window. Entry is $25 and Bucks County Road Runners members may be eligible for free or reduced entry..

A noncompetitive summer trail series in Lancaster County with three morning gatherings and one evening close. Participants pick their own distance, share breakfast and hydration at a Common tent, and may buy single-event or multi-event pass..

Experience a scenic 5 mile trail run through Lancaster County Central Park featuring grass paths and water crossings. Compete for age group awards and enjoy a post race prize raffle in a beautiful natural setting.

Test your endurance on a 2 mile paved loop at the Rodale Park 12 Hour Challenge. Cycle, run, or walk to support the development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail.

Trail runs at Rocky Ridge County Park near York, PA offer looped courses up to 50K on rocky, rolling terrain with several steep climbs. Registration and shirt deadlines apply and proceeds benefit a local charity.

A 10 km trail race in Nolde Forest, Reading, PA on June 28, 2026, using an age graded start system that gives head starts by age and gender. Entry fee is $35 and part of the proceeds support Friends of Nolde Forest.

Trail races at Coventry Woods Park on June 28, 2026 include 5K, 10K, timed 3 hour and 6 hour events plus a 6 hour team relay. Courses are mostly single track with notable elevation and on-course aid stations.

A free 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, 2026, part of a summer series held the first Wednesday each month May through September. The measured, mostly flat cinder course has a 60 minute time limit and a minimum age of 10 years.

A themed Forrest Gump fun run at Lakeside Loop in New Town Village, Owings Mills, offering a full 4.4-mile loop or a 1-mile out-and-back option. The event is free and participants are encouraged to wear the red hat, yellow top and red short..

A Spartan obstacle race weekend on Blue Mountain in Palmerton PA with a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, a kids race, spectator chair lift access, and team and service member ticket options.

A community running and walking event in Coplay, Pennsylvania on July 11, 2026 offering a 5k run or a 1 mile walk along the Ironton Rail Trail. The professionally timed 5k includes age group awards and race day perks.

Cross-country and endurance races at Fair Hill in Wilmington, DE on July 11, 2026. The event is listed as a MASS XC & Endurance Race and the listing includes calendar files for major platforms.

A 10K trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 12, 2026, run on wooded singletrack with steep climbs. Part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend, the event uses gun timing, has a 3 hour finish cutoff, and registrations are open.

A chip-timed 5K trail run at Blue Mountain Vineyards in New Tripoli, PA with instant results, a complimentary glass of wine for finishers 21 and older, and an after party with live music. The event partners with the HEADstrong Foundation.

A trail race at Gunpowder State Park listed as 7 miles with a route that crosses county lines, features rolling hills, water crossings and occasional mud. Registration is free and donations are accepted on race day.

Loop running at Charlestown Park with a team 4 Hour Relay and a solo 4 Hour Ultra Challenge. Teams of five rotate on a roughly 2.2 mile loop while solo runners complete as many laps as possible; cash prizes awarded.

A 15K trail race at 5150 Game Preserve Road in Schnecksville, PA featuring rolling hills, water crossings, single track and open fields. Proceeds benefit the HCM Foundation to assist cancer patients in Eastern Pennsylvania.