Trail Running calendar near Bel Air 2025-2026

The JMC Running Co: Solo-Ultra Challenge will take place in Phoenixville on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The MD Heat Trail Race, held in Elkridge, Maryland at the Patapsco Pickall Area, offers challenging trail running options of 25K and 50K distances. The course features rolling single-track trails with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, including technical rocky sections, two river crossings, and sce..

The Slopeside Slumber Party is a unique nighttime running event held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA. Participants tackle a challenging ~1.5-mile loop featuring 600 feet of elevation gain, including a steep climb to York County's highest point and a thrilling, fully lit descent. The co..

The 2025 Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5K is a unique running event held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at 890 Hanover Road. This 5K trail run combines fitness with fun, offering participants a race shirt (for early registrants) and a special event bottle opener medal. The race takes place near the hist..

The Miner's Lady 8 Hour Endurance Race is held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River. This challenging event features an 8-hour timed run on a scenic 10K loop course with 850 feet of elevation gain. The trail includes crushed gravel, single track,..

The Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run is held at the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, Maryland. This challenging yet scenic 5K course winds through woods, trails, fields, and ponds on the center's 150-acre property. The event also features a 1-mile walk and team challenges for gro..

The Run Brave 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk is held in Atglen, Pennsylvania, across from Octorara High School. This event features a 5k run and a 1-mile walk on Octorara's all-grass cross-country course, providing a unique natural terrain experience. Additionally, there are free kids' races for grades K-6 fo..

The 8th Annual Run for Thorncroft is a community-focused event held at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center on its scenic 70-acre property in Malvern, PA. Featuring a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please event, it welcomes participants of all abilities, including leashed dogs. The..

The ToM Opening Night VA is a cross country running event held at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. Scheduled for late August, it serves as a kickoff to the high school cross country season. The event features a spectator-friendly course and includes an open race for friends and family, allowing pa..

The Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K is held at William Heritage Winery in Mullica Hill, NJ. This event features a scenic 5K trail run primarily on manicured vineyard trails with rolling hills, welcoming all ages and walkers. Additional options include a 1 Mile Kids Race for ages 14..

The Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run is a chip-timed 5K and 10K trail race held at South Branch Farms in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 14th year, the event offers a scenic off-road course featuring varied terrain through farmland, woods, pastures, and streams, including a climb over t..

The Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick will take place in Mount Gretna on Friday 12 September 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

Trails 4 Tails in Hanover, PA, is a trail running event held at scenic Codorus State Park, featuring a 5.72-mile loop course around Lake Marburg with single track trails and shoreline views. The event offers three race options: a 40 Mile Ultra (7 loops, ~4,200' elevation gain), a 40 Mile Relay (team..

The 13th annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Run in Mount Gretna, PA, promises to be an exciting event featuring three scenic courses along the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This timed event ensures safety with police support and volunteers. Participants can look forward to post-run festivities, including..

The VHTRC Women's Half Marathon will take place in Fairfax Station on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The All Hollowed Out 5K is a race held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 500 Kings Gap Road. Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, the event supports the refurbishment of the carriage house at the historic Cameron Masland Mansion and other projects in the area. The course features a mix of terrain, wit..

The Cancer Warriors 5k is an annual fundraising event held in Baltimore, MD, with the 9th edition scheduled for September 20, 2025. The race takes place on the scenic Ma & Pa Trail in Belair, featuring a straightforward out-and-back course that crosses streams and passes under Route 24, ending near..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation will take place in Millersburg on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Bull Run Reunion Run will take place in Parkton on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 3 miles.

Mountain Creek Mayhem is a trail-running event held at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, nestled in the northern Michaux State Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. The race offers three distances: a challenging 50K (about 33 miles with 4,400+ feet elevation gain), a tough 20-m..