Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 222 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A family friendly 5K mud run at Switchback MX on Sep 5, 2026 with obstacles, mud pits, pre and after parties, packet pickup, and spectator access.
A trail race at Camp Mt. Luther offering 5K and 10K looped courses to benefit Camp Mount Luther. The event includes a kids fun run, awards for top finishers and all finishers, and a water stop at the 5K mark.
Trail races of 13.1 miles, 20 miles, and 50K through Montour Woods with aid stations, finisher medals, and proceeds to Hollow Oak Land Trust.
A community 5K along the Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown with run and walk options, youth entries, course water stations, and awards for top finishers.
A four-part community trail series with three morning gatherings and a final sunset event in Marietta and Lancaster County. Participants choose their own distance, share food and hydration, and may register per event or buy a multi event pass.
Experience a scenic run through the woods and around the Howard Eaton Reservoir on a mix of gravel roads and single track trails. Choose between 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances to support local youth programs.
A 12-hour trail endurance run on a measured five-mile loop near Reading PA, with individual and relay divisions, distance-based awards, aid stations and on-site amenities.
A 5K event on September 7, 2026 at Northern Blair County Recreation Center featuring a bench press scoring element that can reduce runners recorded times.
24 hour 10K loops at Moraine State Park South Shore with ~10 km trails, aid stations, camping space, and awards for most loops and ultra distances.
A trail ultramarathon at Hickory Run State Park offering 100K, 50K and 18 Miler on a technical figure 8 loop with a boulder field crossing and limited field of 400.
The Pine Creek Challenge is a trail run on the scenic Pine Creek Rail Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. Runners can choose from 100-mile, 100k, 50-mile, and marathon distances on an out-and-back course. The event starts and finishes at Marsh..
Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.
5K and 10K trail races at South Branch Farms in Seven Valleys PA on September 12 2026 benefiting the Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County.
Trail events at Hart Scout Reservation in Pennsburg include 12h, 6h and 4h timed options, a 6-mile hike and a virtual race supporting the local scouting council, run on mostly double-track and single-track wooded trails with hills and natural obstacl..
A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.
Experience a historic trail run through Camptown featuring technical terrain and creek crossings. Choose between the 10k individual race, a 5k trail option, or a two-person relay through the Pennsylvania countryside.
A Leaser Lake community event with a 5 mile trail run and a 100 yard youth Dragonfly Dash, plus educational activities, T shirts, refreshments and awards.
An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.
A six hour loop challenge on shaded single track trails in North Park near Deer Browse 2 Pavilion in Allison Park PA. Runners complete as many 2 mile loops as they wish, earn a raffle ticket per loop, and top male and female loopers receive awards.
Pioneer Pursuit at Butler County Community College offers a 5K, a 1-mile walk and a kids 100 m, with proceeds supporting BC3 students and Pioneer Athletics.