Trail Running calendar near Emporium 2025-2026

The Dandelion Run is an entry-level trail race held at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, it offers both 5K and 10K distances, with the 10K being a double loop of the 5K course.The trail is marked with mile indicators and includes one water stop. Electronic..

Smallfoot Trail Fest is a free trail run for kids 12 and under in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Part of the Rocksylvania Kids Series, the event is listed as a 5K, but the kids’ course is described as about 3 miles with a few small hills, possible stream crossings, and mud after rain. Volunteers, course..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail ultramarathon held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, offering 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, and Marathon distances. The out-and-back course uses 25 miles of the upper Canyon section through the Pine Creek Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East and a National Natural La..

Real People Helping People Race is a community-focused nonprofit trail running event in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, centered at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion in McElhattan. It offers three trail distances: 10K, 5K, and a 2.5K Nature Trail Untimed. The 10K is a challenging wooded course with about 1500 fe..

Glen Iris 5K & 10K Trail Run/Walk takes place in Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY, known as the Grand Canyon of the East. Both woodland-trail courses start and finish near Trout Pond, offering challenging routes with forest views, creeks, bridges, and wildlife. The event provides a social, scenic..

The Dam Half is a challenging trail half marathon held in RB Winter State Park, near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The 13-mile course combines single and double track trails with sections of fire road, climbing about 2300 feet of total gain. Runners encounter rocks, mud, downed trees, roots, stream cro..

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Boulder Beast is a rugged PA Trail Dogs race featuring a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, plus a 25K option for climbers who prefer fewer miles. The route treks central Pennsylvania terrain, including a famous boulder field along Goat Path,..

The Marilla Trail Race, held at Marilla Reservoir in Bradford, Pennsylvania, offers trail running events of 14 miles and 7 miles, along with a 4-mile hike. Set amid rolling hills and dense forests, the race features clearly marked trails including gravel paths, dirt trails, and winding single track...

This 3.1-mile benefit run/walk takes place in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The course starts and ends at Stony Fork Campground and features grass, gravel, and dirt trails with two creek crossings, so participants may get their feet wet. Proceeds benefit the Chromosome 18..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, PA, is a multi-distance running and biking event set along the scenic Ghost Town Trail and C & I Extension. Participants can choose from a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, or a fun "Couch Potato 0.0k" event. The marathon and 15-miler star..

The Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs, held in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers four concurrent trail races: 25K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The courses feature rugged single-track trails, primarily the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park, with significant elevation gains—up to 17,627 feet for the 100..

The Think Big Trail Challenge, held in South Williamsport, PA, offers 5K and 10K trail runs through scenic and historic terrain at the Williamsport Water Authority trails. The courses feature a mix of smooth singletrack, rugged climbs, and flowing descents. The 5K route includes gravel roads, forest..

Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail ultramarathon held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Marketed as a diabolically epic event, it features a nocturnal start with no crews, no pacers, and no spectators. The course is a lollipop with over 13,400 feet of total elevation gain, incl..

The Raven Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an adventure run returning to Central Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn. The 2025 course weaves through the Seven Mountains region with miles of single-track trails, some double-track sections, a stream crossing, and rewar..

Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race at Boal City Brewing is the third annual event in Boalsburg, PA. The event centers at Boal City Brewing (281 Old Boalsburg Road) with a 5K trail run and a Mini Monster Trail Loop for kids (.04 miles). The marked course starts on the brewery grounds, then follows a grave..

The Fall Scramble at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, is an off-road running event featuring 4-mile and 8-mile race options. Held on the resort property, the race starts with a unique chairlift ride to the top of the hill. The 4-mile course is mainly downhill and considered easier, while..

The Ives Run Trail Challenge is a 4-mile trail race held at the Ives Run Recreation Area in Tioga, Pennsylvania. The course features varied terrain, offering a technical yet approachable route for runners of different abilities. This annual event occurs on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Stephenh..

Green Monster Trail Challenge in Wellsboro, PA, in the Tioga State Forest north of PA Grand Canyon, offers 15K, 25K and 50K options for runners and hikers. The course features rolling single-track, steep ascents, numerous stream crossings and technical descents through rugged mountain terrain. Eleva..

HoliMont hosts the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run at HoliMont in Ellicottville, New York. The event includes a Kids Race and a 5K Trail Run, winding through the resort’s scenic trail system and finishing at the bottom of the Exhibition Lift. A standout feature is a chairlift ride to the hilltop at..