Trail Running calendar near Altoona 2026-2027

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.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

A community 5K run and walk on the Five Star Trail in Greensburg, PA, held October 10, 2026, with a mostly flat course and proceeds supporting a memorial scholarship fund for local Christian education.

Experience the beauty of Western Maryland at Rocky Gap State Park with 25K and 50K trail races. Run solo or join a relay team to navigate three distinct loops featuring scenic lake views and ridge traverses.

A community trail run and ruck in Lock Haven, PA on October 11, 2026 honoring Cody Myers. Two distances are offered with two stocked aid stations and proceeds support a local scholarship.

Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.

The Annual Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offers three distances : 5 miles, 5K and 1 mile, and the quarry will be closed during the event for safety.

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.

Trail running event in Waterville, PA with a 25K route featuring over 5000 feet of vertical and a 10K of about 1000 feet. Courses use Mid State and other forest trails and the field is limited to 400 runners.

A fall ultramarathon and relay in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, PA. Loop courses on mostly unpaved fire roads offer 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon options with staffed aid stations and relay transitions.

A themed, untimed trail event at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and navigate zombie zones. The event features runner and zombie roles, costume encouragement, awards, and proceeds benefiting local organizatio..

A beginner-friendly trail run on the Lakeshore Trail at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA, listed as a 5 mile course but typically about a half mile longer; limited to 200 entrants with tech shirts and post-race food.

A multi-day trail event in Lock Haven, PA offering 220 mile, 110 mile and 50K options with supported, self supported, unsupported and team formats, raising funds for the Warrior Trail Foundation.

A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour..

A fall trail event in Little Orleans, Maryland offering a roughly 50K and 25K on forest trails with multiple aid stations and official cutoffs. Training runs take place in September and registration opens February 2, 2026.

A trail event at Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association in Altoona with 10K and 5K races, a 5K walk, and a half mile youth race for ages 5 to 12. Awards and a post race gathering follow the races.

Trail race in Hyner, PA offering 25K and 15K routes that share the first 5.5 miles and include substantial elevation gain. Entry is limited and the event has strict no refund and no transfer policies.

A trail running event near Waterville, PA featuring a half marathon and 10K over rocky, technical single-track and old roads, with stocked aid stations, awards, event swag, and proceeds supporting a local memorial scholarship fund.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel near Valley-Hi, PA. Runners cover just under 160 miles in repeated 1.3 mile loops in complete darkness while a Toll Ticket system limits exits.

A night trail run at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on December 19, 2026, offering a 7 mile and a 5K course on local trails. Headlamps are required and registration opens July 19, 2026.