Trail Running calendar near Excelsior 2025-2026

Red Barn Challenge : Lykens, PA (October 3-4, 2025) The Red Barn Challenge is the 6th annual chip-timed running event held at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA (1315 and 1355 Pottsville Street). The course is a one-mile loop that is mostly grass..

Cornwall Elementary 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly event held at Cornwall Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The race offers two distances—a 5K and a 1-mile fun run—on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. Now in its 11th year,..

Event overview Run-a-Muck is a community event held on October 4, 2025, at Willistown Conservation Trust in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The event offers a running option of 5K and a muck option, which is a walk on a cross-country trail ov..

Maci’s Mile Maci’s Mile is the sixth annual youth trail race held on October 4, 2025, in Muncy, Pennsylvania at 905 Exchange Rd. The event features a 1 mile trail course that is maintained by the organizing family. It is presented as a yout..

Light your headlamp and tackle Blackout, a rugged nighttime 10K on South Mountain in Emmaus, PA, with over 1000 ft of climbing on technical trails. Start at dusk for a challenging, cupless trail experience that benefits Wildlands Conservanc..

Camp Innabah Fall Classic, held at 712 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA 19475, features a 5-mile trail race and a 2-mile fun walk. The five-mile course traverses dirt trails, gravel roads, and short paved sections over rolling terrain above F..

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 marke..

The Raven is a scenic trail half marathon through the Seven Mountains at Poe Valley State Park. Expect single track trails, stream crossings and big vistas in a course that rewards experienced runners and fit hikers.

The Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race, held at Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, offers three trail distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, and 25K. Runners navigate hills, creek crossings, and mixed terrain on well-maintained singletr..

Located at 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA 19087, the McKaig 5K Trail Race celebrates its 10th anniversary this autumn. The event offers a 5K trail race, Monkey Rock Miler, Kids Race (Free), and Chili Cook-Off. The festival atmosphere includes v..

Tackle the Black Forest Ultra, a diabolically epic 100k through the Pennsylvania Wilds that rewards grit with stunning fall views. Midnight start, massive climbs and no crews or pacers make this a pure, brutal test of trail endurance.

Event overview The Blues Cruise is a trail ultramarathon held near Blue Marsh Lake in Reading, PA. The 2025 race marks the event's 20th anniversary. The main course is a roughly 31-mile loop that includes fields, rolling hills, single track..

Event overview The Think Big Trail Challenge is a trail running event held at the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority on Mosquito Valley Road in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Distances offered: 5K 10K Proceeds benefit the Think Big..

Run a scenic 10k loop at Lehigh Gap Nature Center with fast flats, a short climb, fern lined singletrack and a technical descent to the finish. This fresh fall course blends challenge with beautiful river views and wooded trails.

The WCU Cross Country Golden Ram Invitational takes place in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, on the campus grounds of Patton Middle School and Unionville High School at 760 Unionville Road. The meet includes men’s and women’s 5K races. The co..

Test your limits on the Green Monster Trail Challenge in Wellsboro PA, with 15K, 25K and monster 50K routes through the Tioga State Forest. Expect steep climbs, technical singletrack and a festive post race meal and music.

The Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash is a family-friendly fall event held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This spooky-themed 5K run challenges participants to outrun zombie..

Event overview The Little Pine 5-Miler is a trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA. The course uses the Lakeshore Trail loop around the lake. The listed distance is 5 miles, though the actual course will be about a half..

MuleSkinner Endurance Races : October 18, 2025 The MuleSkinner Endurance Races take place in Upper Black Eddy, PA (963 River Rd) on October 18, 2025. Distances offered: 50 Miler 50K Marathon Half Marathon Registration was closed on Septem..

The Trail of Honor: Cody Myers Memorial Race is an 8-mile trail run and ruck event held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at the Sons of Italy Campground, winding through the scenic Eagleton Mine Camp Trail system...