Trail Running calendar near Erie 2026-2027

Flat, paved 15K and 5K on the Ernst Trail near Meadville PA. Water on course, snacks at the finish, awards and parking available.

A winery-based running event on July 18, 2026 at Liberty Vineyards offering a 1K tasting walk and a 5K run/walk, with tastings, a finish-line wine, event shirt, on-site food, music, and post-race activities.

Trail event at Dundas Valley with a 7 km loop and multiple formats from a single loop to 100 miles plus 6 12 and 24 hour races. The race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and features partners La Sportiva and THN Labs.

Experience a scenic 6k trail race through Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. This memorial cross country event supports a local scholarship fund and features post race refreshments and awards for various age groups.

A community 5K and 1 mile walk in Meadville on 08/09/2026 to raise funds and awareness for recovery activities. Registration fees begin at $25 and free naloxone will be available.

An approximately 203 mile out and back road run from Walnut Beach to Wellsville, OH, with about 6,000 ft of climb and 70 miles of rolling hills. Open road format with no official aid stations and optional crew support.

A 25K trail race in Cook Forest State Park on Aug 15, 2026, featuring a loop of thirteen interconnected trails, riverfront sections, and the Cook Forest Fire Tower. Three aid stations are staffed by local high school teams.

Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Raid the City is a three hour urban navigation race in Hamilton where teams of two collect points at checkpoints across trails, roads, alleys and parks. Teams must run on foot and use a smartphone app to track checkpoint visits.

Experience a scenic run through the woods and around the Howard Eaton Reservoir on a mix of gravel roads and single track trails. Choose between 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances to support local youth programs.

Tough Mudder Toronto returns to Gopher Dunes on September 12, 2026 with 5K and 15K off road courses featuring many obstacles and finisher items like a medal, shirt, headband and a post race drink.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

Experience a non competitive trail run or walk through 63 acres of scenic trails at a therapeutic riding facility. Choose between 1km and 5km distances and earn a completion medal while supporting a local nonprofit.

Spartan obstacle races at Gopher Dunes, Courtland (near London, ON) on Sep 13, 2026, offering a Sprint (5 km, 20 obstacles) and Super (10 km, 25 obstacles). Spectator tickets and team options are available.

Experience the rolling hills and dense forests of Pennsylvania at the Marilla Reservoir. This event features off road courses ending at a historic covered bridge with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance and development.

Trail race at Springwater Conservation Area near Aylmer on September 26, 2026 offering 8k, 16k, 24k and an 8k night race with headlamps required. Registration includes park admission and a portion of proceeds supports the Children's Health..

Albion Ascent is a chip timed urban trail race in Hamilton with distances from 1 km kids to 21 km. Courses run through King's Forest and the Bruce Trail and include aid stations and a cupless policy.

A fundraising run on October 3, 2026 at Harborcreek Community Park in Erie, PA featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run walk to support the Haven 2 Home program; entry fees and race shirts are listed.

Looped trail races at Christie Lake on October 10, 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 53 km with a relay option. The event supports Oceana Canada and provides aid stations plus on course nutrition from a local supplier.