Trail Running calendar near Sparks 2026-2027

Opening Night 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA opens the cross country season with races for middle and high school divisions, a spectator friendly course, music and food. Course updates and awards info will be announced in May 2026.

A four-part community trail series with three morning gatherings and a final sunset event in Marietta and Lancaster County. Participants choose their own distance, share food and hydration, and may register per event or buy a multi event pa..

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile walk. Enjoy live music and vineyard views while participating in chip timed races for all ages in Mullica Hill.

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

Experience the 15th annual Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in Seven Valleys. Choose between the 5K or 10K courses and explore the natural landscapes preserved by the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover PA offering a 40 mile ultra, a team relay and a 25K. The looped course mixes singletrack, fields and lakeshore and includes a stocked aid station.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.

IM ABLE Games in Reading, PA features multiple running distances, an obstacle Kaaginator Fitness Challenge, trifecta options and adaptive divisions for athletes with physical or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Trail event at Pine Grove Furnace State Park near Gardners PA offering 50K, 20 Miler, and Half Marathon courses. Trails combine single track, ridgelines, and technical forest sections with multiple aid stations and crew access on longer dis..

A trail ruck march in Mt. Gretna, PA on September 25, 2026 with 4 mile and 8 mile adult and junior categories. Prize awards are based on weighted ruck participation.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

Cancer Warrior 5K on September 26, 2026 is a community running event supporting cancer research. The day includes an after party at Independent Brewing, raffle items from local sponsors, and a ghost runner option for remote participants.

A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.

An annual community 5K run and walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on September 27, 2026, organized by MD District 15 Democratic Caucus. Offers adult and youth entries plus a free youth option with an accompanying ad..

A timed endurance event at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a one mile loop. The mostly grass course has about 70 ft of elevation per lap and features a large aid station plus weekend camping.

A community event at On Point Farm featuring a **5K run** and a muck walk on varied cross country terrain, with food, live music, family activities, and proceeds supporting Willistown countryside preservation.

Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.

A 12 hour trail event in Prince William Forest Park on a 6.5 mile figure eight loop, featuring varied single track and fire road, two aid stations, and a limited field.