Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2026-2027

Brave the Frozen Snot in McElhattan, PA on Feb 7, 2026, a technical winter mountain trail race with steep climbs, boulder fields and rope assisted descents. Multiple distances up to a rugged 25K; not for beginners.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Join the Frozen Goat Loop, a noncompetitive trail run at North Park Ice Rink in Wexford, PA. Choose 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile loops or a 20 to 25 mile continuous route, then warm up inside with coffee, pastries and a chili cook off.

Join the Winter Fun Run 4 Miler on Feb 22 in Fairview PA, a relaxed untimed trail on Asbury Woods where you can run, walk, or snowshoe. Stay after for chili and Erie Beer in the barn.

Enjoy a crisp winter 4 mile trail run through woodland at RB Winter State Park near Mifflinburg, PA, followed by a cozy post race gathering with hot soup and food. Finishers receive a bottle of wine or grape juice.

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

The Naked Bavarian is a no or low swag ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport PA, offering 20 and 40 mile courses on scenic single track and gravel. Expect rugged trail conditions and a focus on affordable entry and great trail racing.

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

A trail race at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA on March 7, 2026, offering a 10K and a half marathon with age-group awards, a pre-entry t-shirt deadline, and safety protocols set by health authorities.

A community road and trail event in Danville on March 8, 2026 offering 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile races on a mostly grassy loop along the levee. The series donates to Wreaths Across America and includes two earlier community races.

A trail 10K at Zindel Park in McElhattan PA covering about 6.6 miles with roughly 1400 feet of climbing across a series of named trails. The event is based at Durty Dabbers Pavilion with parking and shuttle access.

Blazing Saddles at Codorus State Park offers 8 Miler, 25K and 50K trail challenges across singletrack with runnable hills, mud and possible snow. Early registrants get swag and proceeds benefit a local animal rescue.

Tackle rugged trails in French Creek State Park with a challenging Half Marathon or a fun 10k loop. Enjoy technical singletrack, scenic lake views and big climbs for a true trail running day in Elverson, PA.

Run through vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery in a chip timed 5k over varied footing for a fun wine country challenge. Entry includes a T shirt, wine glass, medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour. Virtual entries welcome.

Join Washed Clean in York PA for a fun trail 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and free Kids Fun Run with a foam finish and bumpy scenic course around Genesis Church. Family friendly with strollers welcome and proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

The Rider Rattler will take place in Montoursville on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

Run Maple Madness: Mud, Sweat, & Syrup in a 5K or 10K on scenic farm trails with maple syrup shots on course. Celebrate at the finish with pancakes, sap house tours and a cozy bonfire plus a souvenir bottle of syrup.

Race 7.5 mile downriver on scenic Moshannon Creek in Pennsylvania, a Class II+ run that tests paddlers in cold water and swift current. Enjoy a post race banquet and awards; register by March 14.

Enjoy scenic trails and rolling climbs at Jacobsburg State Park on a roughly 5 mile loop. Choose a single 5 mile run or chase laps in 3 hour or 6 hour formats while supporting a zero carbon, community minded event.