Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2025-2026

Join the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K trail run and hike on January 10 for a chilly, scenic outing with some hills at Lancaster County Central Park. Chip timed and dog friendly, the event raises funds for local environmental grants.

Run the Greenwood Furnace Snowfest 5 mile trail in Greenwood Furnace State Park, with a big climb to Stone Mountain and a fast downhill finish. Stay for SnowFest activities like snowshoeing, bonfires and a Polar Plunge.

Challenge yourself on scenic singletrack at Rockburn Branch Park in the Mid Maryland Trail Festival, featuring a 50K and a 50K relay. Run six loops or join a team of 2 to 6 with options to run fewer loops and aid stations on course.

Run the Patriotic Pursuit in Williamsport Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon options along the scenic flat C&O Canal Trail by the river. Chip timing, tech shirts, finisher medals and a virtual option support Semper Fi & America's Fund.

Run scenic, tame trails along the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers in Columbia, MD during a fun January race weekend. Choose 5K, 10K or half marathon distances and earn finisher medals, a long sleeve shirt and knit gloves.

Test your limits on this timed trail ultra at Little Bennett Campground with 5 and 9 hour solo and relay options on a scenic 4.4 mile loop. Enjoy aid stations, Altra demos and a post race chili while supporting Montgomery Parks Foundation.

SnowFest is a wintry 4 mile trail run through the woods at R.B. Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania on February 22, 2026. Join Mid Penn Trailblazers for a chilly forest run and postrace warmth at the park pavilion.

Take on scenic river trails at the Paradise Springs 5k and 10k in Clifton VA on February 28, 2026, featuring challenging rocky sections and plenty of elevation. Finish at Paradise Springs Winery with a finisher medal, tech shirt and a compl..

Take on the Hashawha Hills 50K in Westminster MD, a scenic trail run of two equal loops through woods, meadows and rolling farmland. Expect runnable single track, gravel sections and a few stream crossings for a varied, fun ultramarathon.

Hit the trails at the Bigfoot Endurance 5 and 10 Mile on March 1, 2026 at Rockburn Branch Park, with solo and relay entries on easy to moderate terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal and benefits Parkinsons research.

Naked Bavarian is an ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA with 20 and 40 mile options on mostly single track and gravel. Enjoy rugged climbs, supportive aid stations and a German style finisher memento.

Take on scenic forest trails at Conway Robinson State Forest with a 5k or two lap 10k, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Support the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and earn a finisher coin plus a tech shirt.

Join the scenic Seneca Creek Greenway Trail in Gaithersburg MD on March 7, 2026 for a marathon or an extended 50K. Run single track parkland trails and choose to finish at the marathon or keep going to complete the 50K.

Take on runnable hills, mud and possible snow on the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park with 8 Miler, 25K or 50K loop options. Presented by York Road Runners Club, the race benefits a local animal rescue and offers prizes and swag.

Experience a scenic chip timed 5k through two vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 15 2026, with rolling terrain and country charm. Finishers get a T shirt, a collapsible wine glass and a medal that doubles as a bottle stopper, plu..

Tackle the HAT Run 50K, a scenic and challenging trail race in Havre de Grace on March 21, 2026. Expect varied terrain, nearly 4,400 feet of climbing and a few stream crossings that keep the adventure real.

Run a scenic 4k or 8k on the rolling grounds of Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, a tech shirt and a complimentary glass of beer, with a virtual option available.

Join Washed Clean on March 28 at Genesis Church in York for a fun trail run or walk that finishes with a foam celebration and a free kids fun run. Family friendly and charity focused, register early for a free t shirt and water bottle.

Hit the scenic B&A Trail in Severna Park on March 29, 2026 with marathon and half marathon options, the marathon a Boston qualifier. Enjoy a mostly flat rails to trails route, generous aid, a finisher medal and participant apparel.

Run the Bull Run Run 50 Miler on April 4, 2026 in Clifton Virginia, a 50 mile trail through rolling forest and spring bluebells along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Civil War themed course, riverside views and a 13 hour cutoff.