Trail Running calendar near McHenry 2026-2027

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.

A multi-event trail day at Duman Lake County Park on October 3, 2026 featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5k options including an AWD division, a novelty 0.0k, and a casual 26.2 mile group bike ride.

Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council pro..

Experience a classic cross country race on the trails of North Park during the autumn foliage season. Enjoy 20k, 10k, and 5k distances featuring handmade bamboo medals and traditional folk dancing.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A trail event at Rocky Gap State Park on October 11, 2026 featuring three looping trails with varied terrain and elevation. Options include 25K, 50K, and relay teams of two or three with on-course and base camp aid stations.

Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.

A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour..

A fall trail event in Little Orleans, Maryland offering a roughly 50K and 25K on forest trails with multiple aid stations and official cutoffs. Training runs take place in September and registration opens February 2, 2026.

A multi-distance trail event in Settlers Cabin Park using a 7.75 mile segment run both ways to form a 15.5 mile loop. Routes are almost entirely wooded trail and include aid stations, crew access for the 50K, and finisher medals.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel near Valley-Hi, PA. Runners cover just under 160 miles in repeated 1.3 mile loops in complete darkness while a Toll Ticket system limits exits.

A holiday themed event in Oakdale with a flat out and back 5K on the Panhandle trail and an untimed 1 mile fun walk. Awards include finisher medals, top overall and age group prizes, with holiday merchandise while supplies last.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A New Year's Day 5K run/walk in Bridgeport, WV at the Bridge Sports Complex on 01/01/2027. Entry fee $35, same day $40 cash or check, awards for top three men and women, age groups and on-site stretch sessions; donations collected.

A supported point to point mountain training run of 32 miles that follows much of the first third of the MMT 100, with two aid stations, required car shuttle, limited club support, and recommended GPX and turnsheet navigation.

The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.

The UltraTrax Wisp will take place in McHenry on Saturday 10 April 2027. You can run between 7 and 28 miles.

Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon Trail Run is a rocky, scenic trail event at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 24, 2027. Courses use the south-side trails and feature notable overlooks, boulder formations, and significant elevation gai..

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park offering 6 hour and 12 hour solo and relay formats on roughly 5.25 mile loops with about 750 feet of climb per loop, two aid stations, basic park facilities, and on-site personal aid options.

The Rise Up Hero Trail Runs at Settlers Cabin Park will take place in Crafton on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.