Trail Running calendar near Allentown 2026-2027

Frosty Squatchy on January 31, 2026 in West Orange NJ offers a 5K loop plus three- and six-hour timed trail events and a rucking division. Proceeds support the South Mountain Conservancy and the course mixes carriage roads with rocky single..

Hit the trails at the YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion at Mountain Creek on January 31, 2026. Ride the lift to the top for a scenic 5k or untimed last mile welcoming runners, walkers and first time snowshoers. Bring your own snowshoes.

A themed trail event at Ramapo Valley County Reservation with a flat, scenic 1.6 mile lollipop course. Options include a full 5K or a one-loop Fun Run and finishers receive handcrafted medals and aid station support.

A trail race at South Mountain Reservation on February 21, 2026 offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M on an approximately 10 mile loop with aid stations, electronic timing, event SWAG and top-three awards.

Join the Winter Thaw Out Series: four relaxed 5k trail runs on Elephant Swamp Trail near Monroeville NJ. Enjoy a series medal, age group awards, hot chocolate after each race, and a discount when you sign up for all four.

Run or hike scenic woodland trails at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in the Mahlon Winter Donut Run and Hike, with 5 or 10 mile options. All weather welcome and finishers receive a long sleeve shirt, medal and donuts.

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

A trail running event at South Mountain Reservation on March 7, 2026 offering five distances across three repeatable loops. The course features mixed surfaces, substantial elevation gain, handcrafted wood medals, and fundraising options for..

A no/low-swag ultra trail event at Blue Marsh Lake offering 20M and 40M options on a lollipop-style single-track course, with regular aid stations, bib timing, drop bag access for 40M, and modest entry fees.

A self supported, roughly 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail from Newark through parks and reservations to South Mountain Reservation. The route passes Branch Brook Park, Verona Park and Eagle Rock with varied trail surfaces.

A paved trail event on March 7, 2026 in Thompson Park, Lincroft featuring a timed 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run; 100% of proceeds benefit Blood Cancer United.

Looney Leprechaun Trail Races takes place March 7, 2026 at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA. The event offers a 10K trail race and a 1/2 Marathon on park trails, with member discounts, age group awards and event shirts for early registrants.

A community road and trail event in Danville on March 8, 2026 offering 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile races on a mostly grassy loop along the levee. The series donates to Wreaths Across America and includes two earlier community races.

Tackle rugged trails in French Creek State Park with a challenging Half Marathon or a fun 10k loop. Enjoy technical singletrack, scenic lake views and big climbs for a true trail running day in Elverson, PA.

Run through vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery in a chip timed 5k over varied footing for a fun wine country challenge. Entry includes a T shirt, wine glass, medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour. Virtual entries welcome.

A roughly 40-mile looped trail event in the Delaware Water Gap featuring 10 climbs and over 10,000 ft of ascent. The route starts and finishes at the Kittatinny Parking Lot Pavilion and repeats a Mt. Tammany ascent and descent ten times.

Terror of Tammany! on March 22, 2026 in Columbia, NJ is a rugged looped trail challenge with 30K (three 6.7 mile loops) and 50K+ (five loops). Expect technical climbs, a campground start and finish, strict time limits, and finisher awards.

A fully crewed, charity 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail across 18 parks in Essex County. Options include solo or 3 to 6 person relay with regular aid stations, shuttling, first aid and pre event prep resources.

A tenth annual trail event in Spring City, PA on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 5K hike over dirt trails, gravel roads and short paved sections above French Creek. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships.

Join the Morris County Empanada Trail on March 29 in Morris Plains NJ with 5K and 10K runs over scenic mixed terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and an empanada with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.