Trail Running calendar near Elkton 2025-2026

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.

Join the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K trail run and hike on January 10 for a chilly, scenic outing with some hills at Lancaster County Central Park. Chip timed and dog friendly, the event raises funds for local environmental grants.

Take on rugged trails at Killens Pond State Park in Felton Delaware during the Angela Ivory Memorial Trail Runs on January 24 and 25 2026. Distances include a 50k, 100 Miler and 24 Hour event; 50k is currently full.

Challenge yourself on scenic singletrack at Rockburn Branch Park in the Mid Maryland Trail Festival, featuring a 50K and a 50K relay. Run six loops or join a team of 2 to 6 with options to run fewer loops and aid stations on course.

Run scenic, tame trails along the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers in Columbia, MD during a fun January race weekend. Choose 5K, 10K or half marathon distances and earn finisher medals, a long sleeve shirt and knit gloves.

Run four 5k trail races at Elephant Swamp Trail in Monroeville, NJ from Feb 22 to Mar 15, 2026. Series scoring, end of series awards and a finisher medal at each race plus hot chocolate and a discount for full series.

Take on the Hashawha Hills 50K in Westminster MD, a scenic trail run of two equal loops through woods, meadows and rolling farmland. Expect runnable single track, gravel sections and a few stream crossings for a varied, fun ultramarathon.

Hit the trails at the Bigfoot Endurance 5 and 10 Mile on March 1, 2026 at Rockburn Branch Park, with solo and relay entries on easy to moderate terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal and benefits Parkinsons research.

Naked Bavarian is an ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA with 20 and 40 mile options on mostly single track and gravel. Enjoy rugged climbs, supportive aid stations and a German style finisher memento.

Take on runnable hills, mud and possible snow on the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park with 8 Miler, 25K or 50K loop options. Presented by York Road Runners Club, the race benefits a local animal rescue and offers prizes and swag.

Tackle the HAT Run 50K, a scenic and challenging trail race in Havre de Grace on March 21, 2026. Expect varied terrain, nearly 4,400 feet of climbing and a few stream crossings that keep the adventure real.

Join Washed Clean on March 28 at Genesis Church in York for a fun trail run or walk that finishes with a foam celebration and a free kids fun run. Family friendly and charity focused, register early for a free t shirt and water bottle.

Hit the scenic B&A Trail in Severna Park on March 29, 2026 with marathon and half marathon options, the marathon a Boston qualifier. Enjoy a mostly flat rails to trails route, generous aid, a finisher medal and participant apparel.

Tackle scenic, challenging single track trails in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Expect rolling hills, technical sections, a finisher medal and a community focused race that supports local youth programs.

Join the Great Marsh Mud Mosey in Elverson on April 11 for a muddy 5K or 1 mile walk through marsh, woods and farmland with a grassy finish. Small field and festival vibe with proceeds benefiting the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search..

Run the scenic Breeze Thru the Trees at Ruppert Nurseries in Gaithersburg, where a 5K and 1 mile fun run wind through a tree farm. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance and early childhood programs.

Hit the rolling, rugged singletrack at Rockland Rad Run Sunday April 12 2026 at Forever Farm in Mertztown PA, a trail running festival for all abilities. Choose a marathon, half, 10k or 5k then relax with postrace food and a free drink.

Run rugged trails with creek crossings and climbs at Buck Ridge Burn in Pine Grove Furnace State Park on April 12, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or virtual option and enjoy small fields, handmade medals and a finisher coaster.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park offers scenic 5.25 mile loops with lake views and race options from a 5 Mile to 50K or the 8 Hour challenge scored by laps. Well stocked aid, swag and proceeds support youth programs and cancer research.

Join the Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K at Screamin' Hill Brewery on April 18, 2026 for a chip timed cross country style run over groomed trails and short cut grass. Finishers earn a coaster medal and each entry includes a custom tech shirt plu..