Trail Running calendar near Elizabeth Township 2025-2026

Join the Ugly Sweater 5K at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale for a festive flat out and back on the Panhandle Trail, plus a 1 mile fun walk. Finishers get medals and the first 150 5K registrants score a free ugly Christmas hat.

Start the year fresh with the Chill in the Hills 5k trail run or walk in Bridgeport on New Year's Day. Enjoy a scenic route, score a beanie if you register early, and support the local Humane Society with a donated item.

Ring in 2026 with a 5K or 1 mile family fun walk along the flat Panhandle Trail in Oakdale, PA. Enjoy age group awards, a pacer to help hit target times, and a commemorative mug for the first 150 registrants.

Which event would you like summarized? Choose one: Green Mile Loop Challenge, North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race, Frozen Goat Challenge, or Winterfells Challenge.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

Tackle muddy singletrack, stream crossings and rolling hills at Canoe Creek State Park with your choice of about 10K or a half marathon. Family friendly and charity minded, this spirited trail race welcomes ages 8 to 100.

UltraTrax Wisp at Wisp Resort in McHenry MD on April 11, 2026 invites runners to tackle 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile loops over scenic ridgelines and ski runs with almost 2,000 ft of climbing. Aid, timing, finisher swag and a post race party await.

Run under the stars at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25, 2026, choosing a challenging 50 km or half marathon through overlooks, boulders, and steep climbs. Field limited to 250 runners so secure your spot early.

Push your limits at the Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour, a timed challenge on a scenic loop through rugged trails and waterfalls. Enjoy stocked aid stations, local artist shirts, and support for Innocent Lives Foundation.

Explore winding single track trails and lakeside gravel roads at the Rabid Raccoon 100 weekend in Brady's Run Park, featuring 100 mile, 100k, half, 5k, team relay and a new obstacle course. Come for the challenge, stay for the festival atmo..

Experience a unique blend of trail running and horseback riding at Hillman State Park near Pittsburgh. Teams can take on Ride and Tie or Equathon distances from 6 to 30 miles over flowy singletrack, grass and gravel in a scenic two day even..

Ironstone 100K is a rugged 100 km trail ultramarathon through the Allegheny wilds on July 11 and 12, 2026. Expect remote terrain, minimal aid stations and no pacers for a true self reliant test of endurance.

Join the Roaring Run Race to the Moon, a lively night 5k walk or run in Apollo, PA. Enjoy a flat out and back trail under the stars, just bring a light and celebrate a fun community evening.

Experience Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park in Burgettstown, where runners and riders race side by side on scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails. Choose 20k, 50k or 50 mile distances and enjoy a unique race day.

Take on the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 mile northern course, a point to point ultramarathon through scenic single track, roads and 6,200 feet of climbing. Enter solo or with a relay team for a memorable summer challenge.

Take on a 30K open water swim across Pittsburgh's three rivers, starting at Point State Park with full boat and kayak support. This annual late August event raises funds to help families cover infant cardiothoracic surgery costs.

Which event would you like summarized? Choose one: Green Mile Loop Challenge, North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race, Frozen Goat Challenge, or Winterfells Challenge.

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.

Tackle the Export 100, a 104 mile out and back on scenic Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails in Export, Pennsylvania on October 3, 2026. All profits support the local trail community and pacers are allowed after mile 62.

Run scenic North Park trails, including sections of the Rachel Carson Trail, at the FAAP Fall Classic in Gibsonia on October 4 2026. Choose 20k 10k or 5k, earn handmade bamboo medals, enjoy a folk dance finale, and support an orphanage in t..