Trail Running calendar near Harrisburg 2025-2026

Run the scenic Breeze Thru the Trees at Ruppert Nurseries in Gaithersburg, where a 5K and 1 mile fun run wind through a tree farm. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance and early childhood programs.

Hit the rolling, rugged singletrack at Rockland Rad Run Sunday April 12 2026 at Forever Farm in Mertztown PA, a trail running festival for all abilities. Choose a marathon, half, 10k or 5k then relax with postrace food and a free drink.

Run rugged trails with creek crossings and climbs at Buck Ridge Burn in Pine Grove Furnace State Park on April 12, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or virtual option and enjoy small fields, handmade medals and a finisher coaster.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park offers scenic 5.25 mile loops with lake views and race options from a 5 Mile to 50K or the 8 Hour challenge scored by laps. Well stocked aid, swag and proceeds support youth programs and cancer research.

Enjoy a scenic chip timed 5k atop Hauser Hill, through orchards and ridge top trails in a cross country style course. Finishers receive a tee, collapsible wine glass and a medal that doubles as a wine stopper with a pour included.

The C&O Canal 100 is a scenic 100 mile ultramarathon along the Potomac on the C&O Canal towpath, starting and finishing at Camp Manidokan on April 25, 2026. Expect smooth low elevation terrain, reliable aid stations and a Western States qua..

Take on a 50 km out and back along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail from Mont Clare through Valley Forge to Conshohocken. Run solo or with a 3 to 6 person relay team, enjoy aid stations, chip timing and finishers medals.

Join the Patriot Power 5K on April 29, 2026 in Reading, PA to support veterans with proceeds to Team RWB. Enjoy vendor tables, bib and shirt pickup, a finisher medal and a post race dinner and beer, or join virtually with a mailed kit.

Join SHEastern States Weekend, a three day women's trail camp in Lock Haven PA with guided night and long runs, evening clinics, cabin lodging, meals and group transport. Run in no drop groups and recharge with fellow women runners.

Join Crystal Lake Outdoor Center for the 10th Annual Trail Race on May 9, 2026, with 5 km and 25 km courses across scenic, varied terrain. Proceeds support the center and overnight lodging is available before the event.

Discover single track trails from the Susquehanna River to the Allegheny Plateau in Lock Haven, with race options from 10K to 46K. Enjoy a gourmet post race spread and watch for registration coming soon.

Run the Conestoga Crusher on May 16, 2026 at Kelly's Run in Holtwood PA with 10K, 5K and a kids 1.5 mile trail run. Tackle creek crossings, climbs and the Pinnacle Overlook on scenic trails while supporting the Lancaster Conservancy.

Rothrock by UTMB is a UTMB World Series multi day trail race in May through Rothrock State Forest, showcasing sandstone ridges, rhododendron tunnels and spring blooms. Expect challenging terrain and warm local hospitality in Happy Valley.

Run a flat, fast five mile out and back along the shaded C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD on June 6, 2026. Enjoy chip timing, tech shirt options and age group awards in a friendly community race.

Run the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12 2026, over scenic singletrack and rolling Pocono hills. Part of a Spartan weekend, the race welcomes solo and team entries and offers service member discounts.

Run the Vineyards at Bohemia Manor Farm offers scenic 5K and 8K courses through vineyards, waterfront and wooded trails, chip timed with live results. Finish with refreshments, a souvenir wine glass and an after party on the river.

Take on the Eastern States 100, a 103 mile single loop around the Pine Creek watershed in the Pennsylvania Wilds featuring over 20,000 feet of climbing. This rugged ultramarathon on August 8, 2026 draws passionate trail runners and supporti..

Take on the MD Heat Trail Race in Patapsco Pickall near Elkridge with 25K and 50K options on rolling, technical single track with river crossings and rewarding climbs. Relax at the finish with food, beer and a festive post race vibe.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail or one mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 70 acre farm in Malvern. Finish with live music, food trucks and pony meet and greets while supporting care for Thorncroft horses.

Run the Dandelion Trail at Camp Mount Luther on Sept 5 and support the camp with scenic 5K and 10K loop courses. Kids fun run and finisher awards add family friendly fun for all abilities.