Trail Running calendar near Boalsburg 2025-2026

The Red Barn Challenge is an annual ultrarunning event held at Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition marks its 6th year, featuring timed races of 24, 12, and 6 hours on a one-mile loop course composed mostly of grass and mulch, with about 70 feet of elevation gain per mile. The sce..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, PA, is a multi-distance running and biking event set along the scenic Ghost Town Trail and C & I Extension. Participants can choose from a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, or a fun "Couch Potato 0.0k" event. The marathon and 15-miler star..

The Think Big Trail Challenge, held in South Williamsport, PA, offers 5K and 10K trail runs through scenic and historic terrain at the Williamsport Water Authority trails. The courses feature a mix of smooth singletrack, rugged climbs, and flowing descents. The 5K route includes gravel roads, forest..

The Black Forest Ultra is a challenging 100K trail race held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, deep within the Pennsylvania Wilds. Known as one of the toughest ultras in the Northeast, it features a midnight start and a strict 19-hour cutoff. The course is a lollipop loop with over 13,400 feet of elevati..

The Raven is a challenging half marathon held in Central Pennsylvania's scenic Seven Mountains region, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn, PA. The 2025 course features a mix of single and double track trails, a stream crossing, and stunning vistas, making it suitable for mid-l..

The Green Monster Trail Challenge is a demanding trail running and hiking event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Tioga State Forest. It offers three distance options: 15K, 25K, and a challenging 50K, featuring total ascents of approximately 1,700, 4,000, and 7,800 feet respectively..

The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, offering runners three distance options: 12k, 25k, and 50k, with a new 50k relay team event introduced in 2025. The course features a mix of rail/trail running, dirt roads, and trails through the scenic Elk State Forest, located..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. The course follows the scenic Lakeshore Trail loop, covering approximately 5.5 miles depending on the start and finish locations. Suitable for runners, hikers, and walkers of all age..

The Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash is a family-friendly fall event held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This spooky-themed 5K run challenges participants to outrun zombies on a twilight trail, with medals awarded to top finishers..

The Trail of Honor: Cody Myers Memorial Race is an 8-mile trail run and ruck event held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at the Sons of Italy Campground, winding through the scenic Eagleton Mine Camp Trail system. Featuring just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the route..

The Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest is a challenging trail running event held in mid-October at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. Featuring two race distances, a 25K with over 5,000 feet of vertical gain and a 50K with about 8,000 feet, the courses traverse rugged terrain including..

The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon held in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The race features a challenging 50-mile loop course that is 82% dirt roads, with varied terrain including uphill, downhill, and shaded sections, passing through natural areas l..

The Mighty Montour 4-Miler will take place in Danville on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Quarry Shack 5 Miler will take place in Vintondale on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 miles.

The View Trail Race, held in Hyner, Pennsylvania, offers challenging trail running options with 25K and 15K distances. This event features a modified course inspired by the Hyner Challenge, bypassing Johnson Run but maintaining the demanding terrain with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain for the 25..

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge is an annual trail running event held in Tiadaghton State Forest near Waterville, Pennsylvania, in the scenic Pine Creek Valley. The race offers two distances: a challenging half marathon and a 10K, both featuring technical, rocky, and moss-covered trails with steep cl..

The WTF Dark Sky 220 is an ultramarathon event organized by Warrior Trail Running, held in a wild, natural setting that emphasizes personal discovery and connection with nature. Scheduled around Veterans Day, this challenging 220-mile trail run offers a unique experience blending physical endurance..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two distances: a 10-mile "T-Rex" and a 5-mile "Ferocious" run.The courses are marked with colored flags—pink for the 1..

The Fire on the Rocks 10K is an intermediate-level trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. Covering approximately 6.6 miles, the course features about 1,400 feet of elevation gain with numerous climbs and descents, utilizing local trails also used in the Frozen Snot and Boulder B..

Blazing Saddles is a trail running event hosted by the York Road Runners Club at Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 25K and an 8 Miler. Both courses run along the scenic Ranger Trail, featuring a mix of horse trails, single-trac..