Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 193 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 25 kilometer trail race in Cook Forest State Park featuring a 13 trail loop, a climb to the fire tower, river sections, three aid stations, and start and finish at Shelter 2.
A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.
Nighttime three hour loop race at Roundtop Mountain Resort with a 600 foot climb, steep lit descent, and a separate kids race.
A 5k run and walk on Milton State Park Island in Pennsylvania with an off road cross country style course, tiered pre registration and race day fees, and an awards ceremony with prize drawings.
A third annual trail event at Curran Brewing on August 15, 2026, featuring a 5k run and a 1.5 mile walk around the lake, with food, live music, and a portion of fees donated to the local volunteer fire company.
Family festival in Hamburg featuring a scenic 5k trail run or walk, a half mile kids fun run, awards and pre-registration shirts.
Scenic, dog friendly 5K run and walk along shaded paths by Jones Mill Run and Laurel Hill Lake during the Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival.
Trail race in North Bend, PA on August 22, 2026 offering a 14-mile course and a steep 7K that shares the opening miles and finishes downhill.
A seventh annual 5K trail run in Wellsboro, PA supporting Heart of Tioga Pregnancy and Parenting Support. Online registration is available through Aug 20 with fees from $25 per person and higher day of registration fees.
A community trail series meeting one Saturday each month through the summer, with three mornings and a sunset closing. Participants pick their own distance and return to a shared tent for breakfast, drinks, and company.
Out and back trail races at the Route 54 parking area in Weiser State Forest, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 3.1 mile 5K along reservoir lakes. Field limited to 300 entrants and proceeds support watershed conservation.
Two obstacle events at Zelienople Community Park on August 23, 2026: a ninja style course with 10 challenges and a 1.2 to 1.5 mile looped obstacle race.
An untimed 3.1 mile vineyard run plus a short kids run at Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery in Perkasie, PA, featuring grass trails, a finisher's medal, onsite wine and grape juice tasting, food trucks and activities. Proceeds benefit the Hilltown Town..
A weekend of trail races at Camp Mack in Newmanstown PA featuring a night 3.5 mile race, chip timed 12/6/3 hour endurance on a 3.4 mile loop, and free kids races with two course options.
A point to point 50 mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail in Vowinckel PA with individual and relay options and a fourteen hour cutoff for finishers.
Trail races at Salt Springs Park, Montrose PA, offering 5K, 10K and a 50K five loop course through old growth forest and wetlands.
Spartan Stadion at Citizens Bank Park on Aug 29, 2026 features a mud free 5 km course with 20 obstacles, a kids race, and spectator access.
A community trail event at Furnace Run Park with a chip timed 5K loop and a 1 mile option benefiting Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks.
A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.
Clothing optional 5.5K and 1 mile fun run at Sunny Rest Resort featuring mixed trail and road courses, resort access, and age group awards.