Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2026-2027

Brave the Frozen Snot in McElhattan, PA on Feb 7, 2026, a technical winter mountain trail race with steep climbs, boulder fields and rope assisted descents. Multiple distances up to a rugged 25K; not for beginners.

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..

Join the Frozen Goat Loop, a noncompetitive trail run at North Park Ice Rink in Wexford, PA. Choose 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile loops or a 20 to 25 mile continuous route, then warm up inside with coffee, pastries and a chili cook off.

A non-timed four mile trail run at Asbury Woods in Fairview, PA on February 22, 2026. Participants can run, walk, or snowshoe and enjoy post-race chili and beverages.

A four mile winter trail race through RB Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, PA, with a pavilion offering hot soups and post-race refreshments; finishers receive wine or grape juice.

A half marathon around Gifford Pinchot Lake in Lewisberry, PA, on variable trail surfaces with short runnable climbs. One aid station sits near 6.6 miles and bib pickup is at Sunny Side Pavilion; registration closes Feb 18.

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

A no/low-swag ultra trail event at Blue Marsh Lake offering 20M and 40M options on a lollipop-style single-track course, with regular aid stations, bib timing, drop bag access for 40M, and modest entry fees.

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

Looney Leprechaun Trail Races takes place March 7, 2026 at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA. The event offers a 10K trail race and a 1/2 Marathon on park trails, with member discounts, age group awards and event shirts for early registrants.

A community road and trail event in Danville on March 8, 2026 offering 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile races on a mostly grassy loop along the levee. The series donates to Wreaths Across America and includes two earlier community races.

A trail 10 km at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA, covering about 6.6 miles with 1,400 feet of climbing. The route follows local singletrack and service roads with parking at Restless Oaks and shuttle access to the course.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover, PA, featuring 8 Miler, 25K, and 50K looped courses on the Ranger Trail with singletrack, horse trails, hills, mud and variable March weather. Aid station at Mile 8 and proceeds support a local..

Tackle rugged trails in French Creek State Park with a challenging Half Marathon or a fun 10k loop. Enjoy technical singletrack, scenic lake views and big climbs for a true trail running day in Elverson, PA.

Run through vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery in a chip timed 5k over varied footing for a fun wine country challenge. Entry includes a T shirt, wine glass, medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour. Virtual entries welcome.

Join Washed Clean in York PA for a fun trail 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and free Kids Fun Run with a foam finish and bumpy scenic course around Genesis Church. Family friendly with strollers welcome and proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

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 Rider Rattler will take place in Montoursville on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

Trail races at Dewy Meadows Maple Farm in Warren Center, PA, with 5k and 10k courses over dirt roads, single track, climbs, and fields. Finishers receive a souvenir glass bottle of maple syrup and post-race pancakes and sap house tours.

A remote 7.5-mile downriver paddle on Moshannon Creek near Grassflat, PA, run as solo and team races. The event enforces life jacket and helmet rules, bans rudders and skegs, and includes an awards banquet at St. Severin's after the race.