Trail Running calendar near Ebensburg 2025-2026

Run for the Elk Race Festival in Emporium PA on July 26, 2026 showcases 5K to Boston qualifying marathon distances on the scenic West Creek trail. Finishers get a medal and tee and refuel with local pizza amid elk country.

Tackle rugged, scenic single track trails at Hyner Run State Park near North Bend, Pennsylvania with the Hyner Half offering a challenging 14 mile race plus a 7K. Field is limited to 225 qualified entrants, so expect big climbs, aid station..

Take on the Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a scenic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon through western Pennsylvania that finishes in Brookville. Run solo or with a relay team of up to five and earn a commemorative medal piece for finishers.

Swim roughly 30K through Pittsburgh's three rivers from Point State Park to the Point in a fully supported open water marathon that benefits Team Forever and families facing infant heart surgery. Limited water starts and strict time limits..

Join the Newton River Festival 5k in West Newton for a scenic 5k run or walk along the Gap Trail to kick off the river festival. Stick around for food, crafts, live music and fireworks for a full day of fun.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Take on the scenic Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Choose a rugged 70.5 mile ultra or a spirited 50K for a true trail running test.

The Export 100 Trail Run is a 104 mile out and back on the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails with single track through local reserves. 32 hour cutoff, aid stations along the route, and 100% of profits support area trails.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a 5K Trail Run at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg this October. Tackle scenic rolling trails and hills, enjoy a free brew if 21 or older, and stay for awards and a trophy engraving for overall winners.

Join the 2026 FAAP Fall Classic at North Park on October 4 for scenic cross country races on park trails including part of the Rachel Carson Trail as autumn arrives. Proceeds support an orphanage in the Philippines with bamboo medals.

Challenge yourself on the Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run through scenic Elk State Forest near Emporium, PA, with distances from 12k to 50k and a team relay option. Aid stations on course and post race food make for a welcoming day of trail run..

Get spooky on the trails at North Ridge Nightmare, a Halloween themed 6.66K or 13K at Rose Barn in North Park. Every runner gets a premium shirt and a trick or treat bag and can enjoy post race trick or treating at the barn.

Fire on the Mountain features 50K and 25K trail races through scenic, rugged Green Ridge State Forest near Little Orleans MD on November 1, 2026. Registration opens Feb 2, 2026 and a fall training run on Sep 27 uses the red trail for roughl..