Trail Running calendar near McHenry 2026-2027

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

Run a scenic 4k or 8k on the rolling grounds of Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, a tech shirt and a complimentary glass of beer, with a virtual option available.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

Run the Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg PA on April 11, 2026 with a 10K or hilly half marathon. Expect singletrack, stream crossings and muddy sections on this volunteer run event.

UltraTrax Wisp at Wisp Resort on April 11, 2026 offers 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile loop options across singletrack and ski trails, optional 10/20/35 lb rucks, a 10-hour finish window, and finisher gear including a patch and shirt.

Run the flat, fast Yough River Trail at the Boston Trail Half Marathon and 5K in Elizabeth Township, PA on April 18, 2026. Enjoy medals, pacers in the half, and a family friendly 5K while supporting local trail upkeep.

Nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest near Bruceton Mills, WV with 50 km and half marathon options across rocky trails and Cheat Canyon overlooks. Limited to 250 runners, this challenging course features big climbs, aid stations,..

Run the scenic Third Winchester Battlefield on April 25 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus a virtual race. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and tech shirt while supporting Team Virginia and organ transplant awareness.

Run scenic single track trails around Quemahoning Reservoir at Camp Harmony, with solo 50K and 30K options or a four person relay. Proceeds help send local kids to camp and support the Johnstown Running Club.

Scenic, rugged timed trail runs at Valley Falls State Park offer 6 and 12 hour formats on May 9, 2026. Run a 5.25 mile loop with about 750 feet gain per lap, enjoy stocked aid stations and a race shirt, support the Innocent Lives Foundation..

Run 100 mile through the rocky Massanutten Mountains in Fort Valley, Virginia, tackling rugged climbs and trails. With a 36 hour cutoff and volunteer staffed aid stations, this classic ultramarathon tests endurance and grit.

A road and rail trail event in Johnstown on May 23, 2026 offering 14 mile, 8 mile and 5K routes that pass through Staple Bend Tunnel and finish at Peoples Natural Gas Park near the Stone Bridge.

Enjoy a scenic 5K on trails across a 100 acre organic farm by the Cacapon River in Wardensville. This family friendly fundraiser benefits local volunteer fire and rescue and the Youth Giving Committee, with food and leashed dogs welcome.

Tackle wooded trails at Settlers Cabin Park on May 23, 2026 with Rise Up Hero Trail Runs, offering 50K, 25K, 8 Miler and 5K distances for runners and hikers. Rocky, rooty singletrack, medals for all finishers and timing provided.

A measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with mixed surfaces, 14,000 feet of climb, 23 aid stations, volunteer support, and a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle; held on the first weekend in J..

Join the Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle on June 13, 2026 with 70.5 mile and 50K options plus team relays along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Point to point courses finish near Seward and at mile 31 for the 50K.

A 40 mile trail run in Canaan Valley, West Virginia, held in mid June and routed mainly through Monongahela National Forest. The course crosses Dolly Sods and Roaring Plains with a mix of plateau, bogs, forest paths, and rocky plains.

A daylong trail challenge in Ebensburg, PA on June 20, 2026 offering distances from 7.5 to 50 miles along the Ghost Town Trail, with aid stations, transportation to start areas, and proceeds benefiting the Cambria County Trails.

A looped trail race at Settlers Cabin Park with distances from a 10K loop up to a 50-mile solo or relay, marked single-track trails, staffed aid stations, post-race cookout, and awards including finisher socks and handcrafted mementos.