Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 168 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.
A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.
A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.
A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.
A rugged trail event on October 17, 2026 built around a 5K loop with ultra distances and occasional direction reversals for qualifying runners.
A 10 mile loop backroad run and hike in Avella, PA on October 17, 2026 with over 1200 feet of ascent, three aid stations, a four hour cutoff, and post-race meal and music.
Trail event in Allison Park, PA on October 17, 2026 featuring a 5 mile trail race and a free children's fun run for the event's 20th anniversary.
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run at Tamaqua Area High School with proceeds funding a memorial scholarship, trail course plus stadium track laps.
Trail races at Mt. Cuba Center on October 17, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses through meadows, forests and ponds with garden access and post race activities.
Teams of 6 to 13 share 26 one mile legs on a one mile trail loop at The Woodlands, with team-made batons and a champion who finishes a 0.2 mile final leg carrying a torch.
Trail races at Preston Park in Butler PA offering 5 km, 10 km, and a combined 15 km challenge with finisher prizes, shirts, and age group awards.
A 5K and 10K on a dirt and gravel trail in Farmington on October 18, 2026, supporting recovery and community healing.
Fundraising trail event in Ridgway, PA with chip-timed 12K and 6K races plus a noncompetitive 2-mile spooky walk on rolling forest trails.
Outdoor trail event at Lacawac Sanctuary on October 18, 2026 featuring an 8K trail run and a dog friendly woods walk with proceeds supporting conservation and education.
Experience a Halloween themed trail race through the scenic woods of North Park. Choose between the 6.66K or 13K distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere in Allison Park.
October trail festival at Little Pine State Park with a demanding 25K of 5,000 plus feet vertical and a 10K of about 1,000 feet on technical trails.
Tussey Mountainback in Boalsburg PA offers 100 mile, 50 mile, relay, 50k and half marathon courses on gravel and forest service roads in Rothrock State Forest.
A 2 mile untimed trail loop at Camp Anderson where runners, walkers and costumed zombies navigate marked zombie zones to protect flag belts and raise funds for local organizations.
Point to point trail races at Lehigh Gap Nature Center featuring technical single track, varied terrain, and a 1,000 foot final climb.
Trail race in Pottstown, PA offering 15k and 30k on technical park trails with rocks, roots and varied single and double track. Aid stations provide fruit, packaged snacks and hot options; custom and self supported fueling is allowed.