Trail Running calendar near Downingtown 2026-2027

Trail races at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, PA on May 16, 2026 featuring 10K and 5K courses plus a free kids race. Events are chip timed, include aid stations, marked courses, and support the Lancaster Conservancy.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series will take place in Milford Mill on Wednesday 20 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 40 kilometers.

A trail and road half marathon plus an all trail 5K on the Horse-Shoe Trail in Mohnton, PA, featuring varied terrain, three aid stations and age group awards, with proceeds benefiting Berks County Special Olympics.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series will take place in Milford Mill on Wednesday 27 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 40 kilometers.

A summer full and half marathon along the shaded Pennypack Creek bike path in Philadelphia with disposable chip timing, multiple aid stations, German style post race entertainment and finisher medals for all participants.

A non competitive group run along the D&R Canal Towpath on National Trails Day offering multiple distances, bus transport to start points, a post run picnic, and per mile donations to the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The 12th annual Run for Woods takes place June 7, 2026 in Langhorne, PA. Runners and walkers can choose 5K or 1 mile routes that run across campus and into the nearby nature trail.

Trail Blazer Run on June 11, 2026 offers access to Paradise Farm Camps trails with 5 mile, 5K and 1.5 mile family runs. Proceeds support the township trails program and participants receive a complimentary beer or root beer and a race shirt..

Scenic 10K through Nolde Forest near Reading PA with age graded staggered starts to level the field. Limited to 250 entrants and offering handmade pottery awards, this trail mixes rocky and runnable sections.

Enjoy a free LVRR Summer Series 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, a friendly, mostly flat cinder trail run for all paces. Part of a five race first Wednesday series May through September, open to ages 10 and up.

A free Forrest Gump themed fun run on Lakeside Loop in Owings Mills offering a full 4.4 mile loop or a 1 mile out-and-back option, meeting at New Town Village Center with themed attire suggested.

A community running event in Coplay on July 11, 2026 featuring a timed 5k and a 1 mile walk on the Ironton Rail Trail, with age-group awards, race shirts for early registrants, finish-line timing, refreshments and a raffle.

A 10K Spartan Trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area in the Poconos on July 12 2026. The course runs on wooded singletrack with steep climbs and is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

A summer trail race at Gunpowder State Park on July 12, 2026, listed as 7 miles with the course described as about 8 miles and crossing county lines. The route features rolling hills, water crossings and varied terrain, and field size is li..

Run the Vineyards at Bohemia Manor Farm offers scenic 5K and 8K courses through vineyards, waterfront and wooded trails, chip timed with live results. Finish with refreshments, a souvenir wine glass and an after party on the river.

Join the Summer Sundown Rundown in Kempton, PA for an endurance trail circuit where short laps, shrinking cutoffs, and the last runner to finish the final lap wins. Celebrate with complimentary Bright Path Brewing beer for 21 and over.

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

A trail race in Elkridge, MD on August 15, 2026 offering 25K and 50K options on rolling single track with river crossings, aid stations with real food, and an on-site finish area with pavilions and refreshments.

Run for Thorncroft in Malvern on September 3, 2026 offers a 5K trail run, a 5K walk, and a one mile Move As You Please, followed by an after-party with live music, food trucks, a beer garden and pony meet and greets.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a chip timed 5K on scenic vineyard paths plus one mile and kids races for all ages. Finishers 21 and over get a souvenir glass and a complimentary wine while supporting HEADstrong.