Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 164 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
Local US Road Running event in Manheim, PA on October 24, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances, finisher medals, and posted results; limited staff and water stations, EMS not stationed on site.
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.
Trail 5K and kids fun run in Edinboro with pancakes included; proceeds support Washington Township park improvements.
A 10th annual 5K fall trail run and walk in Fort Washington State Park supporting Scouts BSA Troops 541 and 542, with age group awards, top prizes, and participant shirts.
Series finale in West Philly featuring trail races, a walk, and a 0K wellness clinic that connects people with neighborhood commercial corridors and local businesses.
A beginner friendly trail race at Little Pine State Park on October 25, with an approximate 5 mile loop, pre race shirts, post race food, and a sponsored kids entry option.
A series of long trail races in Pennsylvania on mostly single track trails that raise funds for the Warrior Trail Foundation while testing navigation and endurance.
A technical 25K trail race at Ridley Creek State Park near Glen Mills PA with about 1800 feet of climbing, three aid stations and a five hour finish limit.
Chip timed 5K run/walk at Adams County Winery on Sunday, October 25, 2026 with race swag, a winery pour, age group awards, and support for Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance.
An age-group graded 5.5-mile trail race at Frances Slocum State Park on October 25, 2026, run mainly on grass and earth. Pre-registration is required; the entry fee is $10 and online registration closes October 23.
A 12 mile trail race along the North Country Trail in Cook Forest State Park with one mid-race aid station and shuttle service from the Log Cabin Environmental Center.
Cross-country themed event in Shickshinny on October 25, 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile walk, a hidden antidote challenge, costume categories, and limited zombie repellent.
A Halloween track event at West Chester University with a 30 minute candy scramble, on track candy stations and a costume contest with prizes.
A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour 30 minute..