Trail Running calendar near Gardners 2026-2027

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

Fire on the Mountain on November 1, 2026 in Green Ridge State Forest offers two trail distances, about 32.8 miles and 16.3 miles, on red and green trails with technical sections, several aid stations, and a midpoint oasis.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

A 5K cross country at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed surfaces and an XC style start. Entry is free and donations support a college scholarship or Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel covering just under 160 miles. A Toll Ticket system limits exits and shifts emphasis to psychological endurance and strategic planning.

Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.

A 5K and 10K on the flat Carderock trail along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland on November 22, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.

A community trail race near Mt. Gretna with 5 mile and 10 mile courses on marked singletrack. Proceeds support park trail maintenance and education center improvements.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

An intermediate level 6.6 mile trail race at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on March 13, 2027, featuring about 1400 feet of climbing on trails shared with Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast. Organizer policy: no refunds or deferrals.

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park in Sykesville uses a 5.25 mile loop for 50K, 25K, a 5 mile race and an 8 hour challenge, with aid stations and commemorative gear included; proceeds support club programs and cancer research.