Trail Running calendar near Merchantville 2025-2026

Tackle scenic, challenging single track trails in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Expect rolling hills, technical sections, a finisher medal and a community focused race that supports local youth programs.

Join the Great Marsh Mud Mosey in Elverson on April 11 for a muddy 5K or 1 mile walk through marsh, woods and farmland with a grassy finish. Small field and festival vibe with proceeds benefiting the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search..

Run or walk the scenic Institute Woods 6K in Princeton on Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at Princeton Friends School. Field capped at 200 and registration opens December 6; enjoy trails, refreshments after the run, and T shirts for earl..

Hit the rolling, rugged singletrack at Rockland Rad Run Sunday April 12 2026 at Forever Farm in Mertztown PA, a trail running festival for all abilities. Choose a marathon, half, 10k or 5k then relax with postrace food and a free drink.

Join the Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K at Screamin' Hill Brewery on April 18, 2026 for a chip timed cross country style run over groomed trails and short cut grass. Finishers earn a coaster medal and each entry includes a custom tech shirt plu..

Take on a 50 km out and back along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail from Mont Clare through Valley Forge to Conshohocken. Run solo or with a 3 to 6 person relay team, enjoy aid stations, chip timing and finishers medals.

Join the Patriot Power 5K on April 29, 2026 in Reading, PA to support veterans with proceeds to Team RWB. Enjoy vendor tables, bib and shirt pickup, a finisher medal and a post race dinner and beer, or join virtually with a mailed kit.

Run or walk the fifth annual Green Traill 5K in Easton on May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery, a volunteer run raising funds for Friends of Historic Easton Cemetery. Enjoy a timed 5K, a 2 mile walk, kids fun run and post race refreshments.

Run the Dirty German Endurance Fest in Pennypack Park, Philadelphia with 25K, 50K and 50M options on a scenic figure eight course along Pennypack Creek. Enjoy finisher swag, chef made post race food and live accordion entertainment.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park invites runners to tackle a scenic, hilly trail course with a UTMB index 50k and a shorter 10k option. Expect rugged singletrack, observatory views, friendly aid stations, and custom finisher medals.

Run the Conestoga Crusher on May 16, 2026 at Kelly's Run in Holtwood PA with 10K, 5K and a kids 1.5 mile trail run. Tackle creek crossings, climbs and the Pinnacle Overlook on scenic trails while supporting the Lancaster Conservancy.

Run the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut in Pennypack Park on June 6 along a shaded bike path with flat stretches and rolling hills. Choose half or full, earn a medal and enjoy German post race fun while supporting local parks.

Run lakeside singletrack at Dickerson Mine Preserve on scenic mostly flat trails. Choose 21K half marathon, 10K or 5K, then enjoy Black River Barn with outdoor dining and beer on tap.

Take on the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12, 2026 in Palmerton PA, with hilly singletrack that rewards adventurous runners. Stay for a Spartan weekend of obstacle races, team entries, and service member discounts.

Run the Vineyards at Bohemia Manor Farm offers scenic 5K and 8K courses through vineyards, waterfront and wooded trails, chip timed with live results. Finish with refreshments, a souvenir wine glass and an after party on the river.

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail or one mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 70 acre farm in Malvern. Finish with live music, food trucks and pony meet and greets while supporting care for Thorncroft horses.

The Run the Vineyards - William Heritage Labor Day 5K will take place in Mullica Hill on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Kettle Cooker Five & Dime at Glenroy Preserve for scenic loop trails with 5 mile, 10 mile and 25K options over hills, creeks and rocky terrain. Chip timing, aid stations, a soft tee and post race beer make it a great day.

Run the Vineyards at White Horse Winery features 10K, 5K and 1 mile on a flat scenic vineyard course supporting the HEADstrong Foundation. Enjoy a tech tee, souvenir wine glass, live music, wood fired pizza and a glass of wine.