Trail Running calendar near Harrisburg 2025-2026

The Boyd Big Tree Trail Series will take place in Harrisburg on Friday 2 May 2025.

The Beidleheimer Sidewinder is a running event taking place at Whipple Dam State Park in Boalsburg, PA, featuring two race options: a 10K and a new 20K course. Both routes are scenic, rolling out-and-back trails on unpaved forest roads within Rothrock State Forest, utilizing Leg #4 of the Tussey Mou..

The Greenwood Furnace Trail Challenge is a half marathon event taking place in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. This scenic trail run offers participants the opportunity to experience the beautiful landscapes of the area while challenging themselves on a rugged course. The event is designed for runners of..

The Crystal Lake Ski and Outdoor Center is hosting its 9th Annual Trail Race on May 10, 2025, in Hughesville, PA. Participants can choose between two race distances: a 5k and a 25k, both set on scenic cross-country trails that offer varying levels of difficulty. The event aims to promote outdoor rec..

The Camp Hebron Trail Run offers an exciting opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to participate in a 5K or 10K trail run through the scenic woods of Camp Hebron in Halifax, PA. This family-friendly event welcomes runners of all ages and experience levels, featuring diverse terrain and technical chal..

The Run Like a Mother 5K Trail Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, hosted by More Kids on Bikes, is a family-friendly event aimed at promoting an active lifestyle and celebrating mothers. Scheduled for May 11, 2025, at Yeager's Farm & Market in Phoenixville, PA, the event features a scenic 5K trail race and a..

The Ed Poling Memorial PA Challenge is a demanding hiking event that covers over 20 mountainous miles on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, starting at Caledonia State Park and concluding at Pen Mar Park. Participants receive comprehensive support, including lunch, snacks, drinks, and transporta..

The Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race, along with the Conestoga Cruiser 5K Trail Race and a Kids Trail Race, is scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Holtwood, PA. The event offers scenic trail running through Kelly's Run Nature Preserve, featuring creek crossings, steep climbs, and beautiful views from the..

The Patriot Power 5K is a charitable running event held on May 17, 2025, in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a virtual participation option. Organized to honor and support military veterans, the race benefits Team RWB, an organization dedicated to enriching veterans' lives through social and physical act..

The Coventry Woods 5K & 10K Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for May 18, 2025, this race features two distances: a 5K and a 10K, both set on scenic trails that include a mix of rocky terrain, roots, and various track types. Partici..

The Rothrock Trail Challenge is an annual trail-running event held in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, within Rothrock State Forest. Scheduled for May 18, 2025, it offers two race distances: 11.3 miles with 2,800 feet of elevation gain and 16.5 miles with 3,900 feet of elevation gain. The courses feature ch..

The Bubbletown What The Duck Ultra is a 12-hour ultra marathon taking place at Spring Meadows Park in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Participants can run solo or as part of a team, with the course consisting of a 1.4192-mile loop on a smooth dirt and crushed rock surface. All participants receive a..

The Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon and Dirty Pony 5K are annual running events held in Mohnton, PA, benefiting Berks Co. Special Olympics. The half-marathon features a challenging course combining trail, road, and adventure elements along the Horse-Shoe Trail, with scenic sections, aid stations,..

The Ed Poling Memorial Hike for Hunger & Hope is a non-competitive fundraising event suitable for all ages, featuring hikes of varying distances along the scenic C&O Canal towpath in Maryland. Participants can choose from a 4K, 10K, or half marathon hike, catering to both casual and serious hikers...

The Berry Mountain 12 Hour Trail Challenge in Millersburg, PA, is a demanding endurance event featuring a 2.36-mile loop with 780 feet of elevation gain. Participants run, hike, or crawl as many loops as possible within 12 hours on a course composed mainly of rocky dirt logging roads and some single..

The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge is an annual ultramarathon event held in Knoxville, Maryland, featuring a unique "last one standing" format. Participants run a 4.167-mile course, starting each hour on the hour, and must complete the yard within that time to continue. The event also offers..

The Bashore Bash 6HR & 12HR Ultra is an exciting endurance running event set in the scenic Blue Mountains at the Bashore Scout Reservation in Jonestown, PA. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 12-hour ultra race, navigating a challenging course that features technical trails with natural obs..

The Half Ass 25k & 10k is a unique running event taking place in Newville, PA, featuring two challenging courses with significant elevation gains. The 25k course offers over 4,000 feet of vertical ascent, while the 10k course, though shorter, still presents a tough challenge with over 2,000 feet of..

The Awesum Possum Lake Trail Adventure, held in memory of Steve Fealtman, is a running and walking event taking place at Opossum Lake Park in Carlisle, PA. Participants can choose from a 6-mile obstacle course, a 4-mile run, or a 4-mile walk, all set against the scenic backdrop of the lake and its s..

The Treaster Kettle Test-Your-Mettle is a 10.6-mile running event taking place in Boalsburg, PA, as part of the Tussey Mountainback series. The course features an out-and-back route on leg 11 of the Tussey Mountainback 50-mile course, with water stations available along the way. This event supports..