Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2026-2027

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

Test your endurance on a 2 mile paved loop at the Rodale Park 12 Hour Challenge. Cycle, run, or walk to support the development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail.

Trail runs at Rocky Ridge County Park near York, PA offer looped courses up to 50K on rocky, rolling terrain with several steep climbs. Registration and shirt deadlines apply and proceeds benefit a local charity.

A two-day Ride & Tie and Equathon event at Hillman State Park on June 27-28 2026 offering multiple distances, registration, partner-finding assistance, and an April 12 clinic.

A 10 km trail race in Nolde Forest, Reading, PA on June 28, 2026, using an age graded start system that gives head starts by age and gender. Entry fee is $35 and part of the proceeds support Friends of Nolde Forest.

Trail races at Coventry Woods Park on June 28, 2026 include 5K, 10K, timed 3 hour and 6 hour events plus a 6 hour team relay. Courses are mostly single track with notable elevation and on-course aid stations.

A free 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, 2026, part of a summer series held the first Wednesday each month May through September. The measured, mostly flat cinder course has a 60 minute time limit and a minimum age of 10 years.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend on Blue Mountain in Palmerton, PA, featuring trail-based 5 km and 10 km courses, a kids race, and spectator access with chair lift views on July 11-12, 2026.

A 100 kilometer point to point trail ultramarathon in southern Pennsylvania, Ironstone 100K crosses the Ridge and Valley region into Rothrock State Forest and includes extended backcountry sections, aid station updates, and a finisher flann..

A community run in Ebensburg on the Ghost Town Trail with 5K and 10K out-and-back courses, a free kids Firecracker Race, and proceeds supporting the Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association training facility.

A new trail race on July 11, 2026 in Mt Pleasant, PA, featuring 30- and 10-mile options on a flat crushed-gravel and paved loop with two aid stations, handmade finisher medals, and race-themed swag.

A community 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk on the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, PA on July 11, 2026. The event is professionally timed and features T-shirts for early registrants, finish-line results, refreshments, raffle tickets and awards.

A chip-timed 5K trail run at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, the single-loop course winds past ponds, orchards and a covered bridge over mixed grass, dirt, gravel and pavement, with awards by overall, masters and age groups.

Trail races at Cold Stream Dam and Recreation Park in Philipsburg feature 5K and 10K courses on gravel and trail surfaces. The 10K route climbs a hill and passes the Historical Philipsburg Cemetery, with proceeds aiding its care.

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.

A chip-timed 5K trail run at Blue Mountain Vineyards in New Tripoli, PA with instant results, a complimentary glass of wine for finishers 21 and older, and an after party with live music. The event partners with the HEADstrong Foundation.

Trail races through Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, PA, featuring single track, water crossings, natural obstacles, and varied elevation. Two distance options are offered: 10K and 20K.

An indoor 3k obstacle course at New Holland Arena with over 25 obstacles and a three-band scoring system. The event is a USA OCR Team Qualifier, uses chip timing, and offers a $4,000 prize purse for Elite competitors.

Experience a unique night run on a flat 5k trail course in Apollo. Carry a light to guide your way on this out and back route and enjoy shuttled transport from the designated parking area.

The Rise & Run 50k is an out-and-back ultramarathon on the remote West Rim Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. The event features a single aid station and includes a pre-race campout. Participants receive a shirt and a unique wooden f..