Trail Running calendar near Altoona 2026-2027

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.

A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.

Experience a scenic trail race through Camp Mt. Luther with 5k and 10k double loop options. This event features a kids fun run, finisher awards for all participants, and supports a local cause in memory of Rev. Glenn Heasley.

Enjoy a scenic out and back 5k run or walk along the Stonycreek River on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. This family friendly event in Johnstown supports the local trail network and offers free entry for youth participants.

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A second annual 5K at Cacapon State Park benefiting the Humane Society of Morgan County, offering in-person run and walk options plus a virtual entry. New course, awards ceremony, and a free post race pup swim in the lake.

Boulder Beast on September 19, 2026 in Lock Haven, PA is a trail event on Bald Eagle Mountain featuring a boulder field and varied terrain. It offers about 24 miles with 6000 feet of gain or a 25K option and limits entries to 600.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.

Trail races at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA offering 50K, 20 mile, and half marathon courses through northern Michaux State Forest with technical single-track, notable elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and crew/drop bag..

A 5K on Rails to Trails and a half marathon through the hills around New Bethlehem on September 19, 2026. Both races start and finish at the South Bethlehem Borough Building and are timed.

A technical *50K* trail race at Little Pine State Park near Waterville, PA, featuring rocky, changing singletrack and about 7,500 feet of elevation gain. Expect sustained climbs, specific named climbs, and an 11 hour cutoff.

A point-to-point 50 mile race on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail from near Rt 30 in Somerset to Mile 0 in Ohiopyle, with a five-person relay option and multiple staffed aid stations. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Founda..

Experience the beauty of RB Winter State Park with a half marathon or four mile trail race. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and music while supporting local organizations.

A 104-mile out-and-back trail race in Export, PA, covering 7,392 ft of gain and using the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn Trails, with a 32-hour cut-off, staffed aid stations, and pacers allowed after Mile 62.

A multi-event trail day at Duman Lake County Park on October 3, 2026 featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5k options including an AWD division, a novelty 0.0k, and a casual 26.2 mile group bike ride.

Experience the autumn foliage during a scenic trail run through the historic Boal Estate and local nature preserves. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a hills course for adults and a short loop for children.

A 100K trail ultramarathon on the Black Forest Trail in North Bend, PA, featuring over 13,400 ft of elevation gain and steep climbs. The event prohibits crews, pacers, and spectators, and the course reverses direction each year.