Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

Naked Nick at Blue Marsh Lake offers 25K and 50K trail races on mostly single track with lollipop loops and winter mud or snow possible. Aid stations, chef prepared post race food and German style finisher mementos add charm.

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.

Join the Ugly Sweater 5K at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale for a festive flat out and back on the Panhandle Trail, plus a 1 mile fun walk. Finishers get medals and the first 150 5K registrants score a free ugly Christmas hat.

Icicles on the Moon is a night trail run at Zindel Park in Lock Haven, PA, on December 27 that raises funds to revitalize the park. Choose a 7 mile or 5K route around the reservoir, bring a headlamp and be ready for winter trails.

Ring in 2026 with a 5K or 1 mile family fun walk along the flat Panhandle Trail in Oakdale, PA. Enjoy age group awards, a pacer to help hit target times, and a commemorative mug for the first 150 registrants.

Join the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K trail run and hike on January 10 for a chilly, scenic outing with some hills at Lancaster County Central Park. Chip timed and dog friendly, the event raises funds for local environmental grants.

Run the Greenwood Furnace Snowfest 5 mile trail in Greenwood Furnace State Park, with a big climb to Stone Mountain and a fast downhill finish. Stay for SnowFest activities like snowshoeing, bonfires and a Polar Plunge.

Frozen Snot is a winter trail race in McElhattan PA on steep technical terrain with boulder fields, rope assisted descents and icy conditions. Limited to 350 runners, it offers 25K, long and short courses for tough cold weather runners.

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..

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..

Tackle a 4 mile winter trail through scenic Asbury Woods and choose to run, walk, or snowshoe the course. Warm up with chili and local beer in the barn and enjoy a friendly low key post race vibe as part of the Into the Woods series.

SnowFest is a wintry 4 mile trail run through the woods at R.B. Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania on February 22, 2026. Join Mid Penn Trailblazers for a chilly forest run and postrace warmth at the park pavilion.

Naked Bavarian is an ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA with 20 and 40 mile options on mostly single track and gravel. Enjoy rugged climbs, supportive aid stations and a German style finisher memento.

Take on a 30K(ish) urban foot race across Pittsburghs Northside, conquering about 50 city staircases through multiple neighborhoods. Entry is free and donations help fund the nonprofit race and Riverview Park programs.

Conquer the Fire on the Rocks 10K at Zindel Park, an intermediate trail challenge featuring rugged climbs, technical singletrack, and sweeping views. Reward yourself with sticky buns, drinks and friendly post race vibes at the Durty Dabbers..

Take on runnable hills, mud and possible snow on the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park with 8 Miler, 25K or 50K loop options. Presented by York Road Runners Club, the race benefits a local animal rescue and offers prizes and swag.

Experience a scenic chip timed 5k through two vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 15 2026, with rolling terrain and country charm. Finishers get a T shirt, a collapsible wine glass and a medal that doubles as a bottle stopper, plu..

Join Washed Clean on March 28 at Genesis Church in York for a fun trail run or walk that finishes with a foam celebration and a free kids fun run. Family friendly and charity focused, register early for a free t shirt and water bottle.

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 Long Run Spring Forward at Jacobsburg State Park offers a scenic 5 mile loop with 5 mile, 3 hour and 6 hour options. Bring your own hydration for this friendly, spectator ready trail event with sustainable swag.