Trail Running calendar near Boalsburg 2026-2027

A multi distance timed running event in Lykens PA on October 2 to 3, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a one mile loop with camping, a large aid station, and awards supporting local charities.

A community event at Cornwall Elementary with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. The non-timed event includes a free family festival after the runs with food and an outdoor movie, with proceeds to the school PTO.

A multi-event trail day around Duman Lake County Park featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5 kilometer options including an adaptive 5k, a novelty 0.0K, and a group bicycle ride on the Ghost Town Trail.

A community trail festival in Shippensburg offering a half marathon, 5k, hike, 25 mile bike ride and a free 1 mile fun run for kids, with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

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 race in North Bend, PA on October 4, 2026, with over 13,400 ft of elevation gain and a 19 hour time limit. The lollipop course runs on the Black Forest Trail through mixed forests and reverses direction each year.

Trail races in South Williamsport on Williamsport Water Authority trails offer 5K and 10K routes that include the Bluebird and Pocowanache sections. Proceeds support the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund and one aid station is located at the..

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.

Trail race near Wellsboro, PA offering 15K, 25K and 50K routes with substantial climbing and technical single track. Organized by Tyoga Running Club, field limited to 350 and registration closes September 27.

A community trail event in Lock Haven, PA honoring Cody Myers, with timed run and ruck options on dirt and trail out-and-back courses. Proceeds support a local scholarship and the route includes two stocked aid stations.

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.

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.

A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.

Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest in Little Pine State Park on October 24, 2026 offers a 25K with over 5,000 feet of climbing and a 10K with about 1,000 feet. Both routes use singletrack trails including Torbert and Panther Run.

On October 24, 2026 in Boalsburg PA, Tussey Mountainback offers 50 mile and 50 km ultras, a half marathon, and multi runner relays on looped unpaved roads through Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage.

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 plus virtual entries benefiting 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 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.