Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

This West Chester trail event offers a 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk/run on April 25, 2026. Two distinct distances provide options for different paces and goals. The event starts at 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road.

Join the Patriot Power 5K for a professional running experience that supports local community charities. Participants can choose between an in person race or a virtual 5K distance to suit their needs.

Run or walk a 5K trail race under the Flower Moon at Brandywine Creek State Park. This inaugural event supports local trail nonprofits and finishes with a moonrise celebration featuring s'mores and lawn games. Leashed dogs are welcome to jo..

The first annual Lawrence Hopewell Trail 5K supports a 20-mile community trail. The race course passes by two lakes and the historic Hunt House. A non-competitive one-mile Fun Run is also offered for all paces.

Join the fifth annual Green Traill event in Easton, PA. It features a timed 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a free Kids Fun Run. The volunteer-led event supports the preservation of Easton Cemetery.

Experience a scenic 5k trail run at Parvin State Park featuring State Police unit displays and a flyover. Support student scholarships and troopers in need while enjoying a day of community and outdoor activity.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series is a four-week trail run event on Wednesday evenings in May. Runners can tackle a scenic 10 km course in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park. It’s a grassroots series designed to bring the local running..

Experience USATF certified courses through Cape Henlopen State Park and historic Fort Miles. Choose between running, walking, or a heavy march to support veterans in this scenic Delaware event.

Discover a trail running gem within Philadelphia at the Dirty German Endurance Fest. Runners explore the shaded, scenic paths of Pennypack Park on a mix of single-track and gravel trails. The event offers three distances, unique German-them..

Experience the beauty of the Gunpowder Watershed in Parkville Maryland with a choice of trail distances. Support local land conservation while enjoying single track trails and family friendly activities.

Experience a trail run through the hills and woodlands of ChesLen Preserve with a 5K race or 2 mile fun run. Enjoy a post race celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and craft beer at the pavilion.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Run the scenic trails of Voorhees State Park in New Jersey. The event features a 50k with five laps and 4500ft of gain, plus a 10k option. All finishers get a custom medal, and the 50k is a UTMB Index Race.

Traverse the hills and creeks of Kellys Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood Pennsylvania. This chip timed event offers 10K and 5K trail races plus a free 1.5 mile run for kids.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Brandywine Valley through forests and farmland. Choose between 10k, 25k, and 50k distances in this part of the USATF Mid Atlantic Off Road Series.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Explore the trails of Pennsylvania at the Charlie Horse Half-Marathon and Dirty Pony 5K. This event, benefiting Special Olympics, offers a scenic half-marathon on the Horse-Shoe Trail and a fun 5K loop. Join the post-race party and celebrat..

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

The 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut is a German-themed marathon and half marathon in Philadelphia's Pennypack Park. Runners enjoy a car-free, shaded course along the creek and a festive post-race party with Bavarian music, food, and awards. Be prepared..

Join a unique non competitive group run along the D&R Canal Towpath with various distances and pace groups. Support the Rutgers Cancer Institute while running in a guided train formation to a celebratory picnic.