Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Smallfoot Trail Fest is a free trail run for kids 12 and under in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Part of the Rocksylvania Kids Series, the event is listed as a 5K, but the kids’ course is described as about 3 miles with a few small hills, possible stream crossings, and mud after rain. Volunteers, course..

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..

Real People Helping People Race is a community-focused nonprofit trail running event in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, centered at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion in McElhattan. It offers three trail distances: 10K, 5K, and a 2.5K Nature Trail Untimed. The 10K is a challenging wooded course with about 1500 fe..

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..

The Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk takes place at Cacapon State Park in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. This early fall event features an easy 5K course along the Rock & Roll Trail, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The scenic trail highlights the natural beauty of the area, making it a..

The Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge, held in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, is the state's highest trail race, taking place atop Blue Knob Mountain at over 3,100 feet elevation. The event offers three challenging courses: a 10K "Short Course" with steep climbs and technical terrain, a 20K-25K "Medium Dis..

The All Hollowed Out 5K is a race held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 500 Kings Gap Road. Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, the event supports the refurbishment of the carriage house at the historic Cameron Masland Mansion and other projects in the area. The course features a mix of terrain, wit..

The Creation House 5K Rugged Trail Run is a 5K trail race held in Littlestown, Pennsylvania (165 Christ Church Rd). It supports Creation House, a program designed to keep homeless families together as they rebuild their lives. The course is described as a beautiful, rugged nature run through farmlan..

The Dam Half is a challenging trail half marathon held in RB Winter State Park, near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The 13-mile course combines single and double track trails with sections of fire road, climbing about 2300 feet of total gain. Runners encounter rocks, mud, downed trees, roots, stream cro..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The Bull Run Reunion Run 2025 is a 3-mile cross country race held in Parkton, Maryland, at Hereford High School. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this event is part of the Bull Run Cross Country Invitational and is open to all ages. The Reunion Run is the seventh race of the day, offering participa..

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Boulder Beast is a rugged PA Trail Dogs race featuring a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, plus a 25K option for climbers who prefer fewer miles. The route treks central Pennsylvania terrain, including a famous boulder field along Goat Path,..

The Cancer Warriors 5k is held in Belair, Maryland, on the Ma & Pa Trail. The in-person event features a simple out-and-back 5k course starting at the Ma & Pa Trail Head near Independent Brewery, with a second stream crossing, a fork near Route 24, and a turnaround near Tollgate Road before returnin..

Tröegs Rugged Trail 5K Run for Conservation takes place at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Arts in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. It offers two routes: the Rugged Trail 5K, featuring a 700-foot elevation climb through Berry Mountain woods, and the HopBack Trail for beginners along the Wiconisco Creek..

Mountain Creek Mayhem takes place at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, within Michaux State Forest in the northern Appalachians. The event offers 50K, 20-Miler, and Half Marathon distances, featuring flowy single-track, ridgelines, rocky descents, and sweeping views. Elevation gains run..

River's Edge Endurance Challenge is a nonprofit running event held at Brunswick Middle School, Maryland. The lineup includes a 5K (3.1 miles), a 3-Hour Endurance Race, and a 6-Hour Endurance Challenge. The largely trail-based course runs on the River's Edge Trail System, with about a mile on school..

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Red Devil 5K is a community cross-country race in West Grove, Pennsylvania, hosted at Avon Grove Middle School by Avon Grove High School. The rolling, three-loop course is mostly grass with some pavement and finishes on the track; it is the same course used by the AG..

THE Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles is a rugged trail race held in Holtwood, Pennsylvania, along Kelly's Run and the Conestoga Trail. The 10-mile course combines rocky, hilly terrain with several stream crossings, offering scenic hilltop views of the Susquehanna River and Mountain Laurel. Runne..