Trail Running calendar near Elizabeth Township 2025-2026

The Ironstone 100K Ultra is a challenging 100-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon held in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Starting at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County and finishing at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County, the course traverses rugged trails including th..

The Roaring Run Race To The Moon Night 5k walk/run is a nighttime running event held in Apollo, Pennsylvania. The race features a flat, out-and-back 5k course along Canal Road, providing a scenic and accessible route for participants. All runners and walkers are required to carry a light for safety..

Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia. Offering 50k and 25k distances, the race features rocky, technical trails with over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest 50k races in the state. The course c..

The Lost Turkey Trail Races, held in Imler, Pennsylvania, offer challenging trail running events through Central Pennsylvania’s scenic ridges and valleys. The race features a grueling 50k point-to-point course along the Allegheny Front, culminating at Blue Knob, as well as a half-marathon loop and a..

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, it features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K added for 2025, catering to both experienced and new trail runners. The course offers a challenging mix..

The Two Face 10K, held annually in August at North Park in Wexford, PA, is a unique dual race event featuring a 10K road race followed immediately by a 10K (approximately 7 miles) trail race. The road race offers a scenic loop around North Park Lake with wildlife sightings, while the trail race chal..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Western Pennsylvania along the scenic Baker Trail. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecamp in Smicksburg, PA. The course features a mix of single-t..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim is a unique 30K open water swimming event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traversing the city's three rivers: the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny. Starting at Point State Park, swimmers navigate out-and-back segments in each river, supported by powered escort boats..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs, hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners, take place at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV. This free event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5k, 8 miles, 10 miles, half marathon, 25k, marathon, 50k, and 50 miles. The course features a chall..

The Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic (YUTC) is a scenic trail running event held at Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, Ohio, the second largest urban park in the U.S. The race offers two distances: a 25K single loop and a 50K double loop around the park. The course features 95% single-track trails winding p..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..

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" featuring steep climbs and technical terrain; a 20K-25K "Mediu..

The FAAP Fall Classic is a cross country running and walking event held in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year, the race features 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, partly along the scenic Rachel Carson Trail, showcasing early fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania. The event..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring multiple race options on a wooded 5K trail. Participants can choose a trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team obstacle run emphasizing..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K ultramarathon held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 race features a new northbound course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain..

The Export 100 Trail Run is a challenging 101-mile out-and-back ultramarathon held in western Pennsylvania, featuring the scenic Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail, Morosini Preserve, Duff, and Pleasant Valley Parks. Set in October, runners experience vibrant fall foliage while tackling ap..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is a multi-distance running and biking event set for October 4, 2025. It features a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, and a unique "Couch Potato 0.0k" for casual participants. The marathon and 15-miler courses traverse scenic..

The Greene River Trail 5K, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, is a scenic running and walking event organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course runs along the picturesque Greene River Trail, offering participants stunning views of the Monongahela River. Suitable for all fitness level..

The RAF Trail Race Series, held in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, is a trail running event hosted at Coopers Rock State Park in honor of Robin Ames. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a 50K relay option for teams of fi..

The Rocky Gap Trail Run, hosted by EX2 Adventures, takes place at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland. This ultra-distance trail running event offers 25K (~16 miles) and 50K (~32 miles) races, as well as relay options for teams of 2 or 3. The course features three distinct loops—Loop A (6.5..