Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A dog friendly fundraising event at Bellevue State Park on September 27, 2026 featuring a scenic 5K and a one mile Mutt Mile, with race timing, awards for dogs and people, vendors, a costume contest, and merchandise.

A multi distance timed running event in Lykens PA on October 2 to 3, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a one mile loop with camping, a large aid station, and awards supporting local charities.

A community event at Cornwall Elementary with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. The non-timed event includes a free family festival after the runs with food and an outdoor movie, with proceeds to the school PTO.

A community charity race in Gaithersburg on October 3, 2026, featuring cross-country 10K and 5K, a paved 1-mile accessible fun run, and a kids Trike-A-Thon. Proceeds support Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School and include a post-race bac..

A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA on October 3, 2026, featuring forest and leaf-covered paths. The event is the fourth race in the Run Your PRCS Parks series and includes in-person and multiple virtual entry options.

A community trail festival in Shippensburg offering a half marathon, 5k, hike, 25 mile bike ride and a free 1 mile fun run for kids, with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

Trail races at Glenroy Preserve on October 4, 2026 offering 5 mile, 25K, and 50K loops with mixed and technical terrain, multiple creek crossings, four aid stations, chip timing, and post-race refreshments.

Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

Blues Cruise is a 50K trail ultramarathon around Blue Marsh Lake in Reading, PA with a 9 hour limit and seven themed aid stations. A relay for teams of 2 to 4 splits the course into four legs and prizes are awarded to fastest teams.

Run or walk the trails at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, with in-person 5K and 10K options plus several virtual entry choices and tiered registration fees.

A community run and family walk on October 10, 2026 in Pottstown, PA featuring a 5K, a 10-mile route that crosses Douglassville Bridge, and a roughly 1-mile family loop along the Schuylkill River Trail.

Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.

A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.

Trail races at Lums Pond State Park including 12 hour solo and relay formats plus 24KM and 12KM lake laps, with aid stations, chip timing and age graded results.

Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.

Harvest Hills on October 17, 2026 features 5K, 10K and a half marathon at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton, VA. Walkers are welcome and virtual entry options are offered with medal and shirt choices.

The Annual Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offers three distances : 5 miles, 5K and 1 mile, and the quarry will be closed during the event for safety.

A scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026. Walkers and strollers are welcome and virtual race options are available with and without medals and shirts.

A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.