Trail Running calendar near Merchantville 2026-2027

ChesLen Chase on 05/08/2027 in Coatesville PA features a 5K trail run and a 2-mile fun run-walk, youth categories, member discounts, and a post-race party with music, craft beer, food truck fare, and awards.

Dirty German in Pennypack Park features 25K, 50K and 50 Mile looped races on runnable trail with varied surfaces, German food and live music in a festival style finish area.

A morning **5K** held as part of the Fair Hill Scottish Games on May 15, 2027, in Elkton, MD, with on-field entries accepted, an entry fee that includes admission, and cash prizes plus trophies for top finishers.

Tough Mudder Philly on May 22, 2027 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an Infinity multi‑lap option and spectator access. The Plantation Field course features rolling hills, riverbed crossings, thick mud and a rural setting about an hour..

Scout Fest on May 22, 2027 at Amity Community Park features a timed 5K, a 1.5 mile walk, and a family festival with food trucks and inflatables. Proceeds support local Scout leadership and programming.

Trail races at Dansbury Park feature timed 10K, a 5K race and a 5K walk with live results, finish line photos, age-group awards, and pool access after the event.

A German-themed summer running event in Pennypack Park offering 10K, half and full marathon distances, a trail section called Mount Cuckoo, Bavarian post-race festivities, and unique German awards.

Obstacle course weekend at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, PA featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races through steep, forested terrain.

A 10K trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 12, 2026, run on wooded singletrack with steep climbs. Part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend, the event uses gun timing, has a 3 hour finish cutoff, and registrations are open.

Trail runs in Middlesex County near Edison with a secret start, offered distances around 2 and 5 miles, a post-run social, and a requested canned food donation; registration fees are listed and volunteers receive event items.

A social trail event in Edison with a 5 mile trail run and a shorter group run, marked trails, potential trail hazards, volunteer perks, a post-run social for those over 21, and a canned food donation request.