Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The Chernisky Classic is an annual family-friendly running event held in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, featuring 5K and 10K out-and-back courses on the nationally recognized Ghost Town Trail, named the 2020 DCNR Trail of the Year. The race takes place the Saturday after the Fourth of July and includes a..

The Ironstone 100K Ultra is a challenging 100-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon held in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Starting at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County and finishing at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County, the course traverses rugged trails including th..

The Faylor Lake Loop is an annual trail running event held in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Snyder County Conservation District. The race offers two distances: a 3.75-mile run/walk and a 7.5-mile run. The course, starting at a new pavilion, features a scenic route crossing the dam, mat..

The Blue Mountain Trail Run, part of the Spartan Trail series, takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. This scenic 10K trail run offers participants a unique experience on pristine singletrack trails located outside the usual ski boundaries, featuring challenging terrain wi..

The Trail Blazer 15k & 5k is a scenic running event held in Meadville, Pennsylvania, at Ernst Conservation Seed on Mercer Pike. The race features a flat and fast course primarily on the paved Ernst Trail, which follows an old rail line through the lush French Creek valley, showcasing diverse environ..

The Roaring Run Race To The Moon Night 5k walk/run is a nighttime running event held in Apollo, Pennsylvania. The race features a flat, out-and-back 5k course along Canal Road, providing a scenic and accessible route for participants. All runners and walkers are required to carry a light for safety..

The Rise & Run 50k is an ultramarathon event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, featuring an out-and-back course along the scenic West Rim Trail. This challenging 50-kilometer race offers runners a chance to experience the natural beauty of the area, known for its rugged terrain and picturesque views...

Rise & Run Ultra is a mountain trail race held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, along the scenic West Rim Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The event offers two distances: a challenging 50K and a new 25K option, both featuring out-and-back courses with minimal aid—one aid station and one water drop..

The Quadzilla 15K Trail Race, held in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, is known as Lehigh Valley's toughest trail race. The challenging 15-kilometer course features rolling hills, water crossings, open fields, single-track woodland trails, and jeep roads, offering scenic vistas reminiscent of the wester..

The Lost Turkey Trail Races, held in Imler, Pennsylvania, offer challenging trail running events through Central Pennsylvania’s scenic ridges and valleys. The race features a grueling 50k point-to-point course along the Allegheny Front, culminating at Blue Knob, as well as a half-marathon loop and a..

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, it features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K added for 2025, catering to both experienced and new trail runners. The course offers a challenging mix..

The Two Face 10K, held annually in August at North Park in Wexford, PA, is a unique dual race event featuring a 10K road race followed immediately by a 10K (approximately 7 miles) trail race. The road race offers a scenic loop around North Park Lake with wildlife sightings, while the trail race chal..

Brayden's Trail Of Strength is a 10k trail run and hike held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, through the scenic Tioga State Forest. The course features diverse terrain including old grades, steep slopes, snowmobile trails, stream crossings, dirt roads, and single-lane trails, offering a challenging and..

The Kanyon Kids Trail Run is a free 5K trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, designed for children aged 12 and under. Organized by the Tyoga Running Club, the race aims to introduce young participants to trail running in a fun and supportive environment. The course features a 5K loop..

The Farm Fresh 5K & Kids Fun Run is an annual running event held at Miller Plant Farm, a working Century Farm located in York, Pennsylvania. The race features a rugged, all-terrain 5K course that includes paved and stone surfaces, grassy farm areas, and wooded trails, offering scenic views of the Le..

The RunPA Trail Jamboree is a family-friendly trail running event held at Camp Mack in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 2-3, 2025, it features multiple endurance races including 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour timed runs on a 3.4-mile loop course of single and double track trails with var..

The Eastern States 100 is a challenging 103-mile single-loop trail race held in the remote Pennsylvania Wilds region, circumnavigating the scenic Pine Creek watershed. The course features 20,000+ feet of elevation gain across rugged terrain, including portions of renowned trails like the Mid State T..

The Slopeside Slumber Party is a unique nighttime running event held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA. Participants tackle a challenging ~1.5-mile loop featuring 600 feet of elevation gain, including a steep climb to York County's highest point and a thrilling, fully lit descent. The co..

The Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge is a scenic trail race held in Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg, Pennsylvania. Covering over 17 miles, the course weaves through 13 interconnected state park trails, featuring a challenging scramble up Seneca to the iconic fire tower and runs alongside the pictur..

The Hyner Half is a challenging 14-mile trail race held at Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania's Sproul State Forest, part of the scenic PA Wilds. Featuring rugged single-track trails with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the course is designed for runners and speed-hikers only, with a s..