Trail Running calendar near Highfield-Cascade 2025-2026

Mountain Creek Mayhem takes place at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, within Michaux State Forest in the northern Appalachians. The event offers 50K, 20-Miler, and Half Marathon distances, featuring flowy single-track, ridgelines, rocky descents, and sweeping views. Elevation gains run..

The River's Edge Endurance Challenge, held in Brunswick, Maryland, is a multi-event running competition featuring a 5K (3.1 miles) race, a 3-hour endurance race, and a 6-hour endurance challenge. The event takes place primarily on the scenic River's Edge Trail system, with about one mile on school p..

The Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles is a challenging and scenic trail race held annually in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. Known as the original and oldest trail run on the Conestoga, this 10-mile course features rugged, rocky terrain with steep hills, multiple small stream crossings, and beautiful vi..

Red Barn Challenge, now in its sixth year, takes place October 3-4, 2025 at The Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The event offers 24-, 12-, and 6-hour ultramarathon formats run on a one-mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds and fields. The course gains about 70 feet of elevation per..

The Fall Harvest 5k is a scenic trail race held at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Virginia. Set amidst the vibrant colors of autumn, the course features forest paths and leaf-covered trails, offering a picturesque experience for both runners and walkers. This event is part of the Run Your PRCS Parks..

The Trails 4 Miles is an annual trail running event held at Sherando Park in Stephens City, Virginia. The main race is a challenging 4-mile course featuring mixed surfaces, including paved paths and wooded trails through the scenic Sherando Park Mountain Bike Trails. Runners experience beautiful fal..

The Rocky Gap Trail Run, hosted by EX2 Adventures at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland, offers challenging 25K and 50K ultra-distance trail races along with relay options for teams of 2 or 3. The course features three distinct loops ranging from 4.4 to 6.5 miles, combining rugged singletr..

The memorial trail race organized by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club takes place at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm in Mount Airy, Maryland. In its 13th year, it offers three options: a 5-mile trail run, a 4-hour challenge, and an 8-hour ultra. The event honors club members and embodi..

The Westover 5k & 10k is a flat, scenic race at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia, along the W&OD Trail. The course is an out-and-back, with the 10k running out-and-back twice. The event is part of Bishop’s Events’ Year-Long 5k/10k/Back of the Pack Series and Fall Series.Walkers and strollers are..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA, offers runners a scenic and challenging trail experience with distances of 5.1 miles (one lap) or 10 miles (two laps). The course features mostly smooth singletrack trails with some short technical sections involving rocks and root..

The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon held in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The race features a challenging 50-mile loop course that is 82% dirt roads, with varied terrain including uphill, downhill, and shaded sections, passing through natural areas l..

The Patapsco Valley 50K is an annual trail running event held at Patapsco Valley State Park near Baltimore, Maryland, with race headquarters at CCBC-Catonsville. The event features two distances: a 50K and a 25K, both available as in-person or virtual races. Runners enjoy a scenic, historic, and wel..

The Halloween Horror 10k is a trail running event held at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, Virginia. The race features a challenging loop course through forest trails with some technical terrain and minor hills, with the 10k consisting of two laps of the 5k route. Participants receive a..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Riverbend Park in Great Falls, VA, is a scenic trail running event featuring 5-mile and 10-mile race options. Set adjacent to the Potomac River and near Great Falls National Park, the course offers beautiful riverside singletrack trails with a few short hills and..

The Fire on the Mountain 50K Trail Race, held in Little Orleans, Maryland within Green Ridge State Forest, offers challenging distances of 50K (about 31.95 miles) and 25K (approximately 16.3 miles). The 50K is an out-and-back course featuring seven aid stations, including a midway "oasis," with a 10..

The MCRRC Stone Mill 50 Mile Run is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Montgomery Village, Maryland, organized by MCRRC. The course uses forested, rolling terrain along the Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Montgomery County, primarily on single-track dirt trails with small stream crossings...

The Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run, hosted by EX2 Adventures, takes place at the scenic Button Farm in Germantown, Maryland. The event features two distances: a 13.3-mile half marathon with 1,000 feet of elevation gain and a 6.7-mile 10K+ course with 500 feet of elevation gain. Known for..

Rosaryville Veterans Day Trail Race, held in Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, offers 50K and 20K trail distances on wooded perimeter single-track trails. The course features rolling hills with about 2,600 feet of elevation gain, mostly through deep woods and meadows, with scenic v..

The Barrel Oak Turkey Trot is a pre-Thanksgiving running event held at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, Virginia. It features two race distances: a 3k and a 6k, with the 6k consisting of two laps around a cross-country course that winds through vineyards, gravel roads, and hilly terrain. The event we..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA, is part of a series featuring 5- and 10-mile trail races on scenic Northern Virginia trails. Set in the 425-acre Hemlock Overlook Regional Park along Bull Run, the course offers a mix of hiking trails, old dirt roads, and open fiel..