Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge, held in Cook Forest State Park near Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, is a celebrated 25-kilometer (16.5-mile) trail race known for its stunning natural setting and challenging terrain. Since 2018, this event has attracted trail runners to experience a rugged loop course..

The 2025 Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5K is a unique running event held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at 890 Hanover Road. This 5K trail run combines fitness with fun, offering participants a race shirt (for early registrants) and a special event bottle opener medal. The race takes place near the hist..

The 2nd Annual Curran Brewing 5k Trail Run and 1.5 Mile Walk takes place at Curran Brewing Company in Madison Township, PA. The event features a scenic trail course through the woods, following old tractor paths and circling the lake at Curran Brewing. Participants can choose between a 5k run, which..

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 Heart of Tioga Trail Run is an annual 5K trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, supporting the Heart of Tioga Pregnancy and Parenting Support organization. The event features a scenic trail course that is not stroller friendly, inviting participants to walk or run. Registration is..

The St. Vincent College Dr. Andy Herr Alumni Race, held in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a community-focused running event welcoming alumni, students, faculty, friends, family, and current cross country runners of St.Vincent College. The race features multiple distances, including a 5K run, a new 1.6-mi..

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. Known for its rugged single-track trails and 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the race is designed for runners and speed-hikers, with a strict 5.5-hour tim..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon held on the scenic Baker Trail in Pennsylvania, featuring a challenging point-to-point course with 7,800 feet of elevation gain. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecam..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim is a unique 30K open water swimming event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traversing the city's three rivers: the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny. Starting at Point State Park, swimmers navigate out-and-back segments in each river, supported by powered escort boats..

The Run Brave 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk is held in Atglen, Pennsylvania, across from Octorara High School. This event features a 5k run and a 1-mile walk on Octorara's all-grass cross-country course, providing a unique natural terrain experience. Additionally, there are free kids' races for grades K-6 fo..

The Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon is held annually in Bear Gap, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Weiser State Forest's Roaring Creek Tract. The event features both a half marathon and a 5k race, each following fast, flat, out-and-back courses along reservoir lakes and forest roads in this 9,000-acre..

The 8th Annual Run for Thorncroft is a community-focused event held at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center on its scenic 70-acre property in Malvern, PA. Featuring a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please event, it welcomes participants of all abilities, including leashed dogs. The..

The Dandelion Run is an entry-level trail race held at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, it offers both 5K and 10K distances, with the 10K being a double loop of the 5K course.The trail is marked with mile indicators and includes one water stop. Electronic..

The Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races, held in Montrose, Pennsylvania, offer a rugged trail running experience through old-growth forests with stunning scenery. In its 13th year in 2025, the event features three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 50K. The 5K is mostly trail, whi..

The Bull Dam Trail Run is a local trail running event held at Howard Eaton Reservoir / Bull Dam in North East, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three race options: a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K trail run, and a half marathon (13.1 miles) consisting of two laps of the 10K course. T..

The Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run is a chip-timed 5K and 10K trail race held at South Branch Farms in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 14th year, the event offers a scenic off-road course featuring varied terrain through farmland, woods, pastures, and streams, including a climb over t..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course follows the Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 63-mile crushed stone path through the Pine Creek Gorge, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East...

The Smallfoot Trail Fest, held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, is a free trail running event designed specifically for children aged 12 and under. The approximately 3-mile course features a few small hills, potential stream crossings, and muddy sections depending on weather, providing a fun and challen..

The Camptown Races, held in Camptown, Pennsylvania, is a historic running event featuring a 10k race, a 5k race, and a 10k relay. The 10k course is unique, combining both road and a challenging 2.8-mile technical trail section with obstacles such as tree roots, loose rocks, and a creek crossing. Thi..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..