Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

Tackle a scenic 50K trail ultramarathon at Rockburn Branch Park on six wooded loops of about 5.2 miles each. Race solo or as a team of 2 to 6 with stocked aid stations and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Run the Patriotic Pursuit on Jan 31, 2026 at Williamsport Park: chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon along a flat gravel C&O Canal trail. Medal, technical shirt and virtual option included; proceeds benefit Semper Fi & America's Fund.

Join the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Columbia MD on Jan 31 to Feb 1, 2026 along gentle trail sections by the Patuxent. This edition is sold out, but finishers get shirts, medals and knit gloves.

Test your limits on this timed trail ultra at Little Bennett Campground with 5 and 9 hour solo and relay options on a scenic 4.4 mile loop. Enjoy aid stations, Altra demos and a post race chili while supporting Montgomery Parks Foundation.

Brave the Frozen Snot in McElhattan, PA on Feb 7, 2026, a technical winter mountain trail race with steep climbs, boulder fields and rope assisted descents. Multiple distances up to a rugged 25K; not for beginners.

A 7-mile trail race at Cromwell Valley Park featuring rolling hills, mixed terrain and a fast downhill finish. Proceeds support Cromwell Valley Park and Talmar’s programs, with post-race food and beer available.

A four mile winter trail race through RB Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, PA, with a pavilion offering hot soups and post-race refreshments; finishers receive wine or grape juice.

A half marathon around Gifford Pinchot Lake in Lewisberry, PA, on variable trail surfaces with short runnable climbs. One aid station sits near 6.6 miles and bib pickup is at Sunny Side Pavilion; registration closes Feb 18.

Run a scenic 50 km trail at Hashawha Environmental Center near Westminster MD on Feb 28, 2026, featuring rolling hills, stream crossings and two big loops. Expect runnable single track, ample climbing and warm post race hospitality.

Join the Bigfoot Endurance Trail Race at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge on March 1, 2026 with 5 mile, 10 mile and two person relay options on scenic trails. Get a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal, post race beers and support Parkinson's..

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

The Naked Bavarian is a no or low swag ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport PA, offering 20 and 40 mile courses on scenic single track and gravel. Expect rugged trail conditions and a focus on affordable entry and great trail racing.

Run scenic single track trails at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg March 7, 2026 with the MCRRC Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon and 50K. Finish at the marathon or keep going to earn a 50K medal amid beautiful creekside terrain.

A vineyard 3k and 5k on a 1 km loop course at Creek’s Edge Winery with lap-based routes, on-course water stations, chip timing, a post-race glass of wine, and virtual participation available.

Run the Smoketown Brewery 5k or 10k in Brunswick MD on March 8, 2026, a flat out and back on light gravel. Virtual entries and walkers welcome, with chip timing, a finisher medal, tech shirt and beer while supporting Wear Blue Run to Rememb..

A community road and trail event in Danville on March 8, 2026 offering 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile races on a mostly grassy loop along the levee. The series donates to Wreaths Across America and includes two earlier community races.

A trail 10K at Zindel Park in McElhattan PA covering about 6.6 miles with roughly 1400 feet of climbing across a series of named trails. The event is based at Durty Dabbers Pavilion with parking and shuttle access.

Blazing Saddles at Codorus State Park offers 8 Miler, 25K and 50K trail challenges across singletrack with runnable hills, mud and possible snow. Early registrants get swag and proceeds benefit a local animal rescue.

Tackle rugged trails in French Creek State Park with a challenging Half Marathon or a fun 10k loop. Enjoy technical singletrack, scenic lake views and big climbs for a true trail running day in Elverson, PA.

Run through vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery in a chip timed 5k over varied footing for a fun wine country challenge. Entry includes a T shirt, wine glass, medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour. Virtual entries welcome.