Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

Trail race in Tiadaghton State Forest near Waterville PA featuring a half marathon and a 10K over rocky singletrack with steep climbs, vistas, streams, stocked aid stations, and proceeds that support a memorial scholarship fund.

A 5K cross country at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed surfaces and an XC style start. Entry is free and donations support a college scholarship or Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel covering just under 160 miles. A Toll Ticket system limits exits and shifts emphasis to psychological endurance and strategic planning.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A community trail race near Mt. Gretna with 5 mile and 10 mile courses on marked singletrack. Proceeds support park trail maintenance and education center improvements.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

A night trail run at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on December 19, 2026, offering a 7 mile and a 5K course on local trails. Headlamps are required and registration opens July 19, 2026.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

An intermediate level 6.6 mile trail race at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on March 13, 2027, featuring about 1400 feet of climbing on trails shared with Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast. Organizer policy: no refunds or deferrals.

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park in Sykesville uses a 5.25 mile loop for 50K, 25K, a 5 mile race and an 8 hour challenge, with aid stations and commemorative gear included; proceeds support club programs and cancer research.

A 100-mile ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near the Potomac River, featuring one 40-mile loop and two 30-mile loops, staffed aid stations, low-elevation terrain, and volunteer support.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

Trail races in Rothrock State Forest near State College, PA, with 53.3 KM and 26.9 KM options and significant elevation gain. Courses run through sandstone ridges, fern valleys, and rhododendron tunnels and connect with the Happy Valley com..

Tough Mudder - Philly on May 22, 2027 at Plantation Field features 15K and 5K obstacle courses across trails, fields, and riverbed crossings. Event options include Infinity laps, VIP and group packages, spectator access, and volunteer roles..