Trail Running calendar near Bear Gap 2025-2026

Join the NIRCA Open 6K at Hershey Parkview Country Course on Saturday, November 8 for a lively community race open to the public and alumni. Register early for $25 or sign up on race day; the event runs rain or shine.

Take on technical, rocky singletrack and steep climbs at the Tiadaghton Trail Challenge in Waterville PA on Nov 9, 2025, with half marathon and 10K options. Enjoy forest vistas, streams and waterfalls while supporting a local scholarship fu..

Take on the Warrior Trail series near Lock Haven PA with 220 mile, 110 mile and 50 kilometer routes through mountain terrain and fall foliage. Solo or team formats available and proceeds support the Warrior Trail Foundation.

Hit the trails at the Red, White and Run 5K in Lackawaxen's Veteran's Memorial Park on November 15, 2025. Enjoy a scenic trail run or walk, friendly competition, and awards for top finishers across age groups.

Rugged Indy 2025 in Spring City PA offers looped trail races on the scenic Indy Trail. Choose 2, 4 or 8 mile runs or tackle new 6 hour and 3 hour timed events with aid stations, music, vendors and awards.

Join Run the Glen Glow Run for a fun evening 5k through Gretna Glen's lit trails with glow sticks, headlamps, and campfire vibes. Finish with s'mores and hot cocoa while supporting Gretna Glen's programs.

Join alumni and friends for a lively 5k at Pottsville High School to support the boys and girls cross country teams. Enjoy a timed course starting and finishing on the stadium track and a casual post race gathering to reconnect and celebrat..

Hit rugged singletrack at Hex Hollow Half in Glen Rock PA on Nov 23, 2025 with a half marathon or 6.66 mile loop. Early registrants get an anniversary tee and proceeds benefit Olivia's House Grief & Loss.

Join the Fifth Street Cross on Black Friday in Emmaus for a choose your distance running and riding event from 10k to 100 mile. Start anytime, lap the festive course and add to the prize pot by bringing a six pack or $20.

Join Phoenixville's 16th annual Burn Off the Bird 5K on November 29, 2025, along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail. Run in person or virtually, grab a swag shirt and custom medal, and support local causes while enjoying a chip timed course.

The Redman 9 mile trail race circles Redman Lake in York County on Saturday December 6, 2025, featuring scenic single track, about 1,200 feet of climbing and adventurous water tunnels. Enjoy a mid race aid station, post race snacks and fini..

Tame the Tower Trail Challenge on December 13 in Lebanon, PA invites runners to tackle scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail courses and enjoy a festive community atmosphere. All proceeds support Clarence Schock Memorial Park with trail maintenanc..

Celebrate the season at the Minty Miler in Jim Thorpe on Saturday December 13, 2025. This family friendly one hour run or walk loops Penn Forest Park with minty treats, mugs while supplies last, and age group awards.

Naked Nick is a scenic trail race at Blue Marsh Lake near Leesport PA offering 25K and 50K distances on mostly single track with challenging climbs. Expect rustic trail conditions and gourmet post race fare from a chef and pastry chef.

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.

Run under the stars at Icicles on the Moon, a night trail event at Zindel Park in Lock Haven on December 27, 2025. Choose a 7 mile or 5K route around the reservoir, bring a headlamp, and help fund Zindel property revitalization.

Run or hike the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K on January 10 in Lancaster County Central Park, a chip timed winter trail with hills and possible mud or snow. Dogs on leash are welcome and finishers and top placers earn awards.

Take on the Naked Bavarian at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport PA on March 7, 2026 with 20 mile or 40 mile trail options over scenic single track and gravel. A low cost ultra with aid stations and a chef prepared post race spread.

Blazing Saddles at Codorus State Park on March 14, 2026 offers 8 mile, 25K and 50K trail loops over singletrack and horse trails with runnable hills, mud, and possible snow. Proceeds support a local animal rescue.

Push your limits at Shamrock Shenanigans in Douglassville, PA, a 5 hour and 10 hour endurance challenge on a packed gravel berm trail. Run as many 2.4 mile loops as you can and earn a race shirt and finisher medal.