Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

Icicles on the Moon is a night trail run at Zindel Park in Lock Haven, PA, on December 27 that raises funds to revitalize the park. Choose a 7 mile or 5K route around the reservoir, bring a headlamp and be ready for winter trails.

Kick off the year at the New Year's Resolution Run in Oakdale, PA on January 1 with a flat, fast 5K on the Panhandle Trail and a family one mile walk. Register by December 31 to claim a commemorative coffee mug for the first 150 and run wit..

Join the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K trail run and hike on January 10 for a chilly, scenic outing with some hills at Lancaster County Central Park. Chip timed and dog friendly, the event raises funds for local environmental grants.

Run the Greenwood Furnace Snowfest 5 mile trail in Greenwood Furnace State Park, with a big climb to Stone Mountain and a fast downhill finish. Stay for SnowFest activities like snowshoeing, bonfires and a Polar Plunge.

Frozen Snot is a winter trail race in McElhattan PA on steep technical terrain with boulder fields, rope assisted descents and icy conditions. Limited to 350 runners, it offers 25K, long and short courses for tough cold weather runners.

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..

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..

Tackle a 4 mile winter trail through scenic Asbury Woods and choose to run, walk, or snowshoe the course. Warm up with chili and local beer in the barn and enjoy a friendly low key post race vibe as part of the Into the Woods series.

SnowFest is a wintry 4 mile trail run through the woods at R.B. Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania on February 22, 2026. Join Mid Penn Trailblazers for a chilly forest run and postrace warmth at the park pavilion.

Naked Bavarian is an ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA with 20 and 40 mile options on mostly single track and gravel. Enjoy rugged climbs, supportive aid stations and a German style finisher memento.

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.

Conquer the Fire on the Rocks 10K at Zindel Park, an intermediate trail challenge featuring rugged climbs, technical singletrack, and sweeping views. Reward yourself with sticky buns, drinks and friendly post race vibes at the Durty Dabbers..

Take on runnable hills, mud and possible snow on the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park with 8 Miler, 25K or 50K loop options. Presented by York Road Runners Club, the race benefits a local animal rescue and offers prizes and swag.

Enjoy a timed 5k through two vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery, part of the Pennsylvania Wine Run Series and supporting Nik's Wish. Registration includes a soft shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal bottle stopper and a wine pour..

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.

Scenic loop at Jacobsburg State Park on a 5 mile mix of single track and fast gravel. Choose single lap, 3 hour or 6 hour formats, bring your own hydration and enjoy a finisher pin plus sustainable medals supporting local conservation.

Join the 19th Annual Susquehanna Warrior Trail 5K Run and Fun Walk April 4 2026 in Shickshinny, PA along a flat out and back trail. Enjoy Easter themed fun with T shirts, photos with the Easter Bunny, lunch, and trophies for top finishers.

Choose a 10K course or a hillier half marathon at the Dirty Kiln Trail Races in Canoe Creek State Park, featuring lake loops, stream crossings and muddy singletrack. Family friendly for ages 8 to 100, organized by volunteers with proceeds b..

Tackle scenic, challenging single track trails in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Expect rolling hills, technical sections, a finisher medal and a community focused race that supports local youth programs.