Trail Running calendar near Emporium 2025-2026

Run under the stars at Icicles on the Moon, a night trail event at Zindel Park in Lock Haven on December 27, 2025. Choose a 7 mile or 5K route around the reservoir, bring a headlamp, and help fund Zindel property revitalization.

The Frozen Snot is a winter trail race on Bald Eagle Mountain near Lock Haven PA with 8.3 and 13.5 mile courses. Expect rugged technical terrain, steep climbs, icy or muddy conditions and bring traction gear for a true cold challenge.

Fire on the Rocks 10K at Zindel Park in McElhattan PA on March 14, 2026 mixes scenic singletrack with about 1,400 feet of climbing over roughly 6.5 miles. Expect tough climbs, great views and sticky buns at the finish.

Hit the trails at Canoe Creek State Park on April 11, 2026 for the Dirty Kiln Trail Races, with a roughly 10K short course and a hilly half marathon. Expect singletrack, stream crossings and mud while supporting local charities.

Climb rugged single track through streams and sweeping vistas at the Hyner View Trail Challenge, featuring a punchy 25K and a gutsy 50K with big vertical and technical terrain. Fields are limited, registration opens in May.

The Oil Creek 13 Stacked Trail Race, held at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers a unique trail running experience through Oil Creek State Park. The event features two distances: a 5-mile and a 13-mile race, both..

Run among the waterfalls at Letchworth State Park on May 17 with 5K, 10K, or 15K routes starting and finishing at the Parade Grounds. Enjoy hilly, scenic out and back courses with sweeping Genesee River views and post race refreshments.

Explore rugged single track through Tiadaghton State Forest at the 8th annual Slate Run Trail Race, offering 25K and Half Marathon routes with streams and big views. Limited field of 250 so register early.

Sproul 10K is a scenic yet challenging trail run up McCloskey Mountain with rugged single track, stream crossings, and sweeping views. Limited to 400 runners, the race includes a technical shirt and a post race meal.

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.

Celebrate summer at the Run for the Elk Race Festival in Emporium, Pennsylvania on July 26, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and combo races along the scenic West Creek Industrial Trail. All finishers get a shirt, medal and socks..

The Eastern States 100 is a rugged 103 mile single loop ultramarathon through Pennsylvania's Wilds, circumnavigating the Pine Creek watershed. With over 20,000 feet of climbing this challenging trail race on August 8, 2026 rewards prepared..

The Hyner Half invites trail runners to tackle rugged single track and sweeping views at Hyner Run State Park, with a challenging 14 mile route or a shorter 7K that includes the first big climb. Enjoy post race food and pool access to relax..

Conquer the Boulder Beast in Lock Haven, PA, a rugged trail race that winds through boulder fields, ridges and technical singletrack. Enjoy free camping, a Friday pre race party and a post race picnic for a true trail weekend.

Take on scenic trails at Marilla Reservoir in Bradford, PA on September 26, 2026 with 14 mile and 7 mile runs or a 4 mile hike. Expect rolling hills, marked single track and chip timing, plus a finish at a historic covered bridge while supp..

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a scenic 5K trail at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg, winding under oak and maple through the Boal Estate and Stan Yoder Preserve. A short Mini Monster loop is timed, participants 21 and over get a beer, and awards..