Trail Running calendar near Thurmont 2026-2027

GPS Too Hot to Trot is a four mile out and back race on the NCR Trail starting at the Paper Mill parking lot in Cockeysville, MD on August 19, presented as part of the Grand Prix Series.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A community trail series meeting one Saturday each month through the summer, with three mornings and a sunset closing. Participants pick their own distance and return to a shared tent for breakfast, drinks, and company.

A community road event at Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km on-course races plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices. The race is part of the Sippin Series with Farm Brewery at Broad Run and..

A trail-style 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont on August 29, 2026, with rugged terrain, steep sections, and winding paths; virtual entries available with different medal and shirt options.

A trail festival at Furnace Run Park with a 5K loop on mixed surfaces and a planned longer trail. Chip timing, awards by gun time, and proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks.

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

Experience a cross country race through Nottoway Park followed by a community picnic. This event features a three mile course and a kids fun run to celebrate the end of the summer season.

Opening Night on September 4, 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA is a cross country meet for middle and high school teams. The event features a fast, spectator friendly course with music and food for a festival atmosphere.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.

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..

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

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.

Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk is the second annual 3.1 miles run, walk, and virtual event at Cacapon State Park on September 12, 2026. The wooded cross country course passes the upper lake and ends with awards and a free pup swim.

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.

Trail event at Seven Bends State Park with a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop and distances from 10 mile to 100 mile plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. The event uses sequential cutoffs, has specific pacer rules, and aid station drop procedur..

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.

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..