Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2026-2027

A point to point trail event on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail offering a 70.5 mile race, a 50K and relays. Registration opens unannounced in late November or early December and fields are limited.

A last person standing backyard ultra at South Mountain Preserve with a 3.4 mile loop and 350+ ft of climb over rugged terrain. The event also features an evening Blackout one loop race and a beer mile.

A community memorial event in Ebensburg, PA featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a new Pump and Run with a bench press scoring element, a kids 150 yard fun run, and a virtual shirt option, with proceeds supporting local causes.

Run with a View V on June 13, 2026 in Troy, PA offers a 10K and a 5K trail through Mt. Pisgah County Park. The 5K follows marked wooded paths with rocks, roots, grass, dirt and some hills.

A trail race in Montoursville, PA featuring an 8 mile Loyalsock Trail Scramble and a new 4.5 mile Half Scramble. Field is limited to 200 runners; proceeds benefit Hughesville Cross Country and the Think Big pediatric cancer fund.

A trail running festival at STCC Park on June 13, 2026, featuring a one-loop 1.6 mile course and multiple chip-timed events from a kids race to 5K, 10K, 1-hour and 2-hour formats. Hosted by Timber Hill Timing.

A community 5K in Marienville offering a run and a walk, finisher medals for all and T-shirts guaranteed for signups by May 31, 2026; age groups span from 1-14 to 75 plus.

A 5K obstacle mud run in Pittsburgh on June 14, 2026, held at Switchback MX. The event offers standard, VIP and volunteer ticket options and lists a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A night trail relay in Paradise, PA where teams and solo runners try to complete as many loops as possible in about 3 hours and 24 minutes on a marked 2 mile course. Team batons, glow rings, headlamps and on site divisions are used.

A trail event in Sproul State Forest offering a 10 km course with a 3.0 mile climb up McCloskey Mountain and a 3.7 mile descent, plus a 5 km option. Both distances are part of the 2026 Rocksylvania Trail Series.

Test your endurance on the Ghost Town Trail with distances ranging from 12k to a 50 mile ultramarathon. Journey through scenic Pennsylvania trails in this solstice event designed to challenge your mental and physical limits.

A community 5k fun run at Altered Genius Brewing Co. in Ambridge on June 20, 2026. The in-person event features a 5k course and a brewery gathering, with tickets from free to USD 110 and refunds available up to seven days before.

A self supported ultra on a 2.25 mile loop around an abandoned golf course near Penn State Behrend in Erie PA. Run as many laps as desired on grass, mud and gravel while half the registration fee supports Behrend Cross Country.

A trail and dirt-road event near Tunkhannock, PA offering a half marathon (two laps of the 10K), a 10K, 5K run/walk and a 2 mile fun walk on varied terrain with substantial climbing and multiple aid stations.

An all-day looped trail event at Tyler State Park on June 20, 2026, with alternating-direction 5 mile trail and paved loops over an 11 hour window. Entry is $25 and Bucks County Road Runners members may be eligible for free or reduced entry..

A noncompetitive summer trail series in Lancaster County with three morning gatherings and one evening close. Participants pick their own distance, share breakfast and hydration at a Common tent, and may buy single-event or multi-event pass..

A free PA Trail Dogs event in North Bend PA for kids 12 and under, featuring a marked kids course of about 2.75 miles plus a 5K. Volunteers and an aid station with EMS support are provided on course.

Experience a scenic 5 mile trail run through Lancaster County Central Park featuring grass paths and water crossings. Compete for age group awards and enjoy a post race prize raffle in a beautiful natural setting.

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

Test your endurance on a 2 mile paved loop at the Rodale Park 12 Hour Challenge. Cycle, run, or walk to support the development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail.