Trail Running calendar near Gardners 2026-2027

Join the Ed Poling Memorial HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope, now in its 14th year. Choose from scenic C&O Canal Towpath hikes in May or a challenging Appalachian Trail hike. This fundraising event supports local community programs.

Join the 14th annual Hike for Hunger & Hope with two events. Choose a challenging 10 or 20-mile Appalachian Trail hike in May or a scenic 5K/10K on the C&O Canal. All hikes support local food programs and refugee services.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Tough Mudder Philly on May 23, 2026 at Plantation Field near Coatesville, PA offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi lap format, a Mudder Village spectator area, and finisher medals, shirts, headbands, and a finisher drink.

Experience a mix of road and single track trails at this Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a half marathon and a 5K. Test your skills on the rocky Plowville Section to support the Berks County Special Olympics.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

A backyard ultra at Manidokan Camp in Knoxville, MD on May 30, 2026, featuring official 4.167 mile laps and a 1 mile 24 hour event. On-site camping, aid station, showers, timing, shirts, and cash prizes for the winner and the assist.

Test your endurance at Operation CENTURION on the Rock Creek Trail near Washington D.C. Complete ten 10 mile loops for a total of 100 miles within a 32 hour time limit.

Trail run and walk on May 30, 2026 at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mt. Airy, MD featuring 1 mile and 5K courses across forest trails and open pasture with draft horses on the farm.

This 45th annual memorial race honors coach Gary Brown with a fast, flat five-mile out-and-back on the shaded C&O Canal Towpath. Participants receive chip timing, a tech shirt, and awards. A student entry option is available for this Willia..

Awesum Possum Lake Trail Adventure at Opossum Lake Park offers a 6 mile obstacle course, a 4 mile run, and a 4 mile walk. The mixed-terrain course follows the Anglers Access Trail, uses chip timing, and benefits the Friends of Opossum Lake..

Experience a low key trail event at Colonel Denning State Park featuring significant elevation gain and scenic vistas. Choose between two distances that provide a relaxed atmosphere and a community focused post race celebration.

A three night camp on the Eastern States 100 course in the PA Wilds that guides runners through rugged nighttime trail sections with transport, lodging, meals and limited on course aid. Nights feature long technical segments and optional da..

Celebrate Juneteenth with a scenic trail run through the hilly terrain of Schaeffer Farm in Germantown. Choose between 6k and 12k distances on a course that welcomes both runners and walkers.

A rugged out-and-back trail event near Frederick, MD offering a 50K and a 25K Half Cat, shaded forest and stream crossings, staffed aid stations, capped fields, and a mandatory water requirement for all runners.

Experience a scenic run or walk along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in the heart of Georgetown. Choose between a 5k or 10k course located right near the nations capital.

Experience a scenic 5 mile trail run through Lancaster County Central Park featuring grass paths and water crossings. Compete for age group awards and enjoy a post race prize raffle in a beautiful natural setting.

A trail running event at Seneca Creek State Park on June 27, 2026, offering measured 5K and 10K courses through singletrack with lake views, aid stations, post-race food, and age division awards.

This unique 10k trail race in Nolde Forest uses an age-graded start, giving everyone a chance to compete. Runners are grouped by age and gender, with head starts calculated to level the field. A portion of proceeds supports the maintenance..

This cross-country event takes place at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland. It's part of a free series for members, with paid registration available for non-members and a youth discount.