Trail Running calendar near Downingtown 2026-2027

Community running event in Lehighton, PA with two 5K course options and a 1 mile walk. Preregistration by September 1 guarantees a T-shirt and swag bag, and chip timing plus an on-site photographer are provided.

A fourth annual 5-mile trail run around Leaser Lake paired with a 100-yard youth Dragonfly Dash, family educational activities, shirts, refreshments, a midway water station, and prizes.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon Poconos runs along the Lehigh River on the D & L Trail with a consistent net drop of about 1%. Both distances are USATF certified and finish at the Outdoor Center in Lehighton.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover PA offering a 40 mile ultra, a team relay and a 25K. The looped course mixes singletrack, fields and lakeshore and includes a stocked aid station.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.

IM ABLE Games in Reading, PA features multiple running distances, an obstacle Kaaginator Fitness Challenge, trifecta options and adaptive divisions for athletes with physical or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A trail ruck march in Mt. Gretna, PA on September 25, 2026 with 4 mile and 8 mile adult and junior categories. Prize awards are based on weighted ruck participation.

The 11th Annual Cancer Warriors Inc. 5K runs from the Ma & Pa Trail Head in Belair near Independent Brewery and offers both in person and virtual 5K options, with proceeds directed to cancer research through a certified nonprofit.

Timed trek at the Schuylkill Center in northwest Philadelphia on September 26, 2026. Choose from 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles on a clearly marked loop through woods, ponds, and art installations.

A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.

A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.

A timed endurance event at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a one mile loop. The mostly grass course has about 70 ft of elevation per lap and features a large aid station plus weekend camping.

A community event at On Point Farm featuring a **5K run** and a muck walk on varied cross country terrain, with food, live music, family activities, and proceeds supporting Willistown countryside preservation.

Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.

Trail races at Glenroy Preserve on October 4, 2026 offering 5 mile, 25K, and 50K loops with mixed and technical terrain, multiple creek crossings, four aid stations, chip timing, and post-race refreshments.

A 50K trail ultramarathon around Blue Marsh Lake near Reading, PA, featuring single-track, rolling hills, one major climb, seven themed aid stations and a 9-hour time limit. Relay teams of 2-4 may split the course into four legs.

Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Experience a scenic race through the vineyards and country roads of Hammonton. Enjoy a flat course followed by a courtyard party featuring live music, wood fired pizza, and award winning wine.