Trail Running calendar near Harrisburg 2025-2026

The Smith's Knob Scramble is an 8-mile trail race held in Montoursville, PA, featuring a challenging course along the Loyalsock trail over Smith's Knob. This event is part of the Rocksylvania races in the Slate Division and includes awards for overall winners and age group categories. Limited to 200..

Smith’s Challenge Trail Run, organized by the Lancaster Road Runners Club, celebrates its 36th anniversary in 2025 as the oldest trail race in Central Pennsylvania. Held in Lancaster County Central Park, the event features 5-mile and 10-mile trail races that traverse challenging courses with trails,..

The Run For the Ages 10K Trail Chase, organized by the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club, is a unique trail running event set in the scenic Nolde Forest, Reading, PA. This race features an age-graded start, allowing participants of all ages to compete on a level playing field, with older and younger runne..

The Juneteenth Menare Foundation 12k & 6k is a scenic trail race held at Button Farm in Germantown, Maryland, celebrating Juneteenth. Participants can choose between a challenging 12k or a 6k course through the Schaeffer Farm Trails, with scenic and hilly terrain. The event features chip-timed resul..

The Catoctin 50k Trail Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in Cunningham Falls State Park near Frederick, Maryland. The race features a demanding out-and-back course on rocky, hilly trails through scenic forests and streams, with multiple aid stations providing water, snacks, and electrolytes. P..

The YMCA Hometown Heroes Trail 5K is a challenging trail run held in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, organized by the Northern Dauphin County YMCA along with Harrisburg YMCA Races and Harrisburg Area YMCA. The event features a 5K trail course winding through scenic trails around the YMCA grounds, offe..

The Eager Seeger Half Marathon is a challenging 13.6-mile race set in the scenic Alan Seeger Natural Area in Boalsburg, PA. This event is part of the Tussey Teaser Series and features a demanding course that includes a significant elevation gain of over 1300 feet in the first four miles, followed by..

On The Rocks Trail Runs is an exciting trail running event taking place at Rocky Ridge County Park in York, PA, featuring multiple race distances: 50K, 33.3K, 16.7K, and 10K. The course is characterized by rolling hills, rocky terrain, and tree roots, providing a challenging experience for participa..

The Sweet Air Trail Race, organized by the Baltimore Road Runners Club, is a thrilling 7-mile race set in Gunpowder State Park. This event features a diverse course that includes rolling hills, fast sections, and water crossings, providing an adventurous experience for participants. The race will cr..

The Blue Mountain Trail Run, part of the Spartan Trail series, takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. This scenic 10K trail race offers runners a unique experience on pristine singletrack trails beyond the usual ski boundaries, featuring challenging terrain with some of th..

The Quadzilla 15K Trail Race, set in Schnecksville, PA, is known as Lehigh Valley's toughest trail race. The course features a diverse landscape, including rolling hills, water crossings, and single-track trails, providing a challenging experience for participants. Open to ages 13 and up, the race e..

The Run the Vineyards Bohemia Manor Farm 8K is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Bohemia Manor Farm in Chesapeake City, MD. Participants can choose between a scenic 8K trail run and a 5K run, both featuring beautiful views of vineyards and the Bohemia River. The event includes chip-ti..

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Schaeffer Farms offers an exciting opportunity for runners to experience the beautiful trails of Germantown, MD. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K course, featuring well-maintained paths with twists, stream crossings, and moderate technical challenges. Th..

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg, MD, offers an exciting outdoor experience for runners of all levels. Set in a picturesque 3,600-acre park with over 20 miles of trails, participants can choose between a 5K (3.7 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles) course, both feat..

The MD Heat Trail Race, scheduled for August 9, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 25K and a 50K trail run in the scenic Patapsco Pickall Area of Elkridge, MD. The course features rolling single tracks, technical sections, and two river crossings, providing a challenging yet enjoyable expe..

The Eastern States 100 is a challenging 103-mile trail race set in the scenic Pennsylvania Wilds, specifically around the Pine Creek watershed. This event features a demanding course with over 20,000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing some of the most rugged and beautiful trails in the region, inclu..

The Slopeside Slumber Party is a nighttime trail running event held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA, on August 16, 2025. Participants can choose between a main race, offering three hours to complete as many loops as they can on a challenging 1.5-mile course with 600 feet of elevation g..

The Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon is an exciting running event scheduled for August 24, 2025, in Bear Gap, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5k race, both of which feature scenic out-and-back courses through the picturesque Weiser State Forest. The event aims to pro..

The 5K Run for Thorncroft is an exciting event scheduled for August 28, 2025, in Malvern, PA. Participants can choose from several activities, including a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please. The event is designed to be inclusive, welcoming dogs to join in the fun. After the r..

The Smallfoot Trail Fest will take place in Mifflinburg on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 3 miles.