Trail Running calendar near Halifax 2025-2026

Pottsville Cross Country and Track Alumni and Friends Run is the inaugural fundraiser for the Pottsville High School cross country program, held at Pottsville High School Stadium Track in Pottsville, PA. Runners use the current Pottsville High cross country course, now a 5K, with the start and finis..

Hex Hollow Half takes place at Spring Valley Park in southern York County, Pennsylvania. Runners choose between a 13.13-mile half marathon (two loops) and a 6.66-mile single loop. The course traverses low meadows, mature hardwood forests, and pine-covered wide tracks, featuring roots, rocks, two str..

Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100 is a quirky endurance event in Emmaus, Pennsylvania on the Fifth Street Cross course. Participants choose from 10k Run/Walk (4 laps), 13-mile Half Marathon (8 laps), 26-mile Marathon (16 laps), 50k Run (19 laps), Full FSX Season in One Day (24 laps), or a Relay..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two distances: a 10-mile "T-Rex" and a 5-mile "Ferocious" run.The courses are marked with colored flags—pink for the 1..

Naked Nick takes place in Leesport, Pennsylvania, with race options of 25K and 50K along the trails at Blue Marsh Lake. The course runs on the lake's south side in a lollipop layout: 5.5 miles out, 4.5 mile loop, then 5.5 miles back, blending about 80% single-track trails with 20% gravel roads. Elev..

Icicles on the Moon 7 Miler is a night trail race in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, at Zindel Park near the caretakers house. The event offers a 7-mile main race and a 5K option, both using local trails around the reservoir. Runners must wear a headlamp and be prepared for winter conditions. The 7-mile c..

Naked Bavarian is a budget-friendly ultra-trail race held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. It offers two distances: 20 miles and 40 miles, with a no/low swag ethos that skips expensive shirts, medals, and entertainment in favor of a solid course, dependable aid, and medical support. The..

Blazing Saddles is a trail running event hosted by the York Road Runners Club at Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 25K and an 8 Miler. Both courses run along the scenic Ranger Trail, featuring a mix of horse trails, single-trac..

Fire on the Rocks 10K is an intermediate trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The 6.6-mile course uses local trails also featured in the Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast events, delivering about 1,400 feet of ascent. Open to up to 400 runners, hikers, or walkers, the event foster..

The Armstrong Valley Wine Run 5k takes place at Armstrong Valley Winery, 212 Rutter Rd, Halifax, PA. The event is scheduled for March 15, 2026. The distance is 5k and the race is chip timed with results posted online. The course is a new layout introduced for 2024. It starts and finishes near the..

HAT Run 50k takes place in Havre de Grace, Maryland, offering a challenging 50-kilometer trail race. The course blends mostly single-track trail with open fields, dirt roads, and a stretch of paved road, featuring nearly 4,400 feet of total climbing. Runners start with a 3-mile loop, then complete t..

The Genesee Valley Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, Maryland. It features a 2.5-mile trail loop through farm roads, grass fields, and some double track on private property. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race durations..

The Rockland Rad Run is a trail running event held at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. Set amidst the scenic Pennsylvania woods, the course offers a challenging experience through rolling, rugged terrain, ideal for trail running enthusiasts...

Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek, now in its 13th running, is staged by Allegheny Trailrunners, Inc. at Canoe Creek State Park near Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Runners can select Short Course (about 10K) or Long Course (half-marathon). The courses mix wide paths, winding singletrack, stream cr..

The Hyner Trail Challenge, held annually in Hyner, Pennsylvania, is a demanding trail running event featuring two distances: a 25K and a 50K. The 25K course includes three major climbs and descents with 4,000 feet of vertical gain, offering scenic vistas, stream crossings, and single-track trails. T..

Run to Remember in Sykesville, Maryland takes place at Piney Run Park (30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784). The event offers multiple distances: 50K (6 loops of 5.25 miles), 25K (3 loops), an 8 Hour Challenge, and a 5.25-mile race. The course runs through woods and meadows with lake views along about..

The Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 10th Annual Trail Race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. The event features trail races that use the center's cross-country trails and notes varying levels of difficulty across the courses. Distances: 5k 25k Entry fees listed are..

The Worlds End Ultramarathon, held in Forksville, Pennsylvania, offers two challenging trail races: a 100k and a 50k. Both courses traverse rugged single-track and double-track trails through the scenic Loyalsock Trail, Loyalsock State Forest, and Worlds End State Park in the Endless Mountains. The..

Slate Run Trail Race in Slate Run, PA offers 25K and Half Marathon options through Tiadaghton State Forest’s rugged terrain. The course traverses the Algerine Wild Area and Red Run sections of the Black Forest Trail, featuring technical single-track, streams, and sweeping vistas. For the first 9 mil..

The Little Loggers Trail Fest, held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, is a free trail running event designed for children aged 12 and under. The course is approximately 2.75 miles long, featuring a few small hills and possibly a minor stream crossing, providing a fun yet manageable challenge for young ru..