Trail Running calendar near Bear Gap 2025-2026

The Eastern States 100 is a premier wilderness trail ultramarathon held in one of the most remote areas of the Pennsylvania Wilds. This challenging 100-mile race offers runners a world-class trail experience through rugged, natural terrain. The course is designed to showcase the beauty and solitude..

The Summer Sundown Rundown at Kempton will take place in Kempton on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run between 35 and 35 miles.

The JMC Running Co: Solo-Ultra Challenge will take place in Phoenixville on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Slopeside Slumber Party is a unique nighttime running event held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA. Participants tackle a challenging ~1.5-mile loop featuring 600 feet of elevation gain, including a steep climb to York County's highest point and a thrilling, fully lit descent. The co..

The 2025 Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5K is a unique running event held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at 890 Hanover Road. This 5K trail run combines fitness with fun, offering participants a race shirt (for early registrants) and a special event bottle opener medal. The race takes place near the hist..

The Heart of Tioga Trail Run is an annual 5K trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, supporting the Heart of Tioga Pregnancy and Parenting Support organization. The event features a scenic trail course that is not stroller friendly, inviting participants to walk or run. Registration is..

The 2nd Annual Curran Brewing 5k Trail Run and 1.5 Mile Walk takes place at Curran Brewing Company in Madison Township, PA. The event features a scenic trail course through the woods, following old tractor paths and circling the lake at Curran Brewing. Participants can choose between a 5k run, which..

The Hyner Half is a challenging 14-mile trail race held at Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania's Sproul State Forest, part of the scenic PA Wilds. Known for its rugged single-track trails and 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the race is designed for runners and speed-hikers, with a strict 5.5-hour tim..

The Run Brave 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk is held in Atglen, Pennsylvania, across from Octorara High School. This event features a 5k run and a 1-mile walk on Octorara's all-grass cross-country course, providing a unique natural terrain experience. Additionally, there are free kids' races for grades K-6 fo..

The Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon is held annually in Bear Gap, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Weiser State Forest's Roaring Creek Tract. The event features both a half marathon and a 5k race, each following fast, flat, out-and-back courses along reservoir lakes and forest roads in this 9,000-acre..

The 8th Annual Run for Thorncroft is a community-focused event held at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center on its scenic 70-acre property in Malvern, PA. Featuring a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please event, it welcomes participants of all abilities, including leashed dogs. The..

The Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races, held in Montrose, Pennsylvania, offer a rugged trail running experience through old-growth forests with stunning scenery. In its 13th year in 2025, the event features three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 50K. The 5K is mostly trail, whi..

The Dandelion Run is an entry-level trail race held at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, it offers both 5K and 10K distances, with the 10K being a double loop of the 5K course.The trail is marked with mile indicators and includes one water stop. Electronic..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course follows the Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 63-mile crushed stone path through the Pine Creek Gorge, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East...

The Smallfoot Trail Fest, held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, is a free trail running event designed specifically for children aged 12 and under. The approximately 3-mile course features a few small hills, potential stream crossings, and muddy sections depending on weather, providing a fun and challen..

The Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run is a chip-timed 5K and 10K trail race held at South Branch Farms in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 14th year, the event offers a scenic off-road course featuring varied terrain through farmland, woods, pastures, and streams, including a climb over t..

The Camptown Races, held in Camptown, Pennsylvania, is a historic running event featuring a 10k race, a 5k race, and a 10k relay. The 10k course is unique, combining both road and a challenging 2.8-mile technical trail section with obstacles such as tree roots, loose rocks, and a creek crossing. Thi..

The Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick will take place in Mount Gretna on Friday 12 September 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

Trails 4 Tails in Hanover, PA, is a trail running event held at scenic Codorus State Park, featuring a 5.72-mile loop course around Lake Marburg with single track trails and shoreline views. The event offers three race options: a 40 Mile Ultra (7 loops, ~4,200' elevation gain), a 40 Mile Relay (team..

The 13th annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Run in Mount Gretna, PA, promises to be an exciting event featuring three scenic courses along the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This timed event ensures safety with police support and volunteers. Participants can look forward to post-run festivities, including..