Trail Running calendar near Harrisburg 2026-2027

A community trail series meeting one Saturday each month through the summer, with three mornings and a sunset closing. Participants pick their own distance and return to a shared tent for breakfast, drinks, and company.

Out and back trail races at the Route 54 parking area in Weiser State Forest, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 3.1 mile 5K along reservoir lakes. Field limited to 300 entrants and proceeds support watershed conservation.

A self-timed 5 miles on a packed rail trail in Darlington, Maryland, held as part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series. The course is stroller friendly with parking at Fisherman's Log and free registration.

RunPA Trail Jamboree at Camp Mack features a night trail race, chip timed endurance loop races and free kids runs, with on-site camping, an aid station and awards for overall finishers.

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.

A community 5K trail run and One Mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Farm in Malvern on September 3, 2026. Cross-country courses include varied terrain and obstacles, with an after-party featuring live music and food trucks and proceeds s..

Experience a scenic trail race through Camp Mt. Luther with 5k and 10k double loop options. This event features a kids fun run, finisher awards for all participants, and supports a local cause in memory of Rev. Glenn Heasley.

A four-part community trail series with three morning gatherings and a final sunset event in Marietta and Lancaster County. Participants choose their own distance, share food and hydration, and may register per event or buy a multi event pa..

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

Experience the 15th annual Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in Seven Valleys. Choose between the 5K or 10K courses and explore the natural landscapes preserved by the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

Trail events at Hart Scout Reservation in Pennsburg include 12h, 6h and 4h timed options, a 6-mile hike and a virtual race supporting the local scouting council, run on mostly double-track and single-track wooded trails with hills and natur..

Community running event in Lehighton, PA with two 5K course options and a 1 mile walk. Preregistration by September 1 guarantees a T-shirt and swag bag, and chip timing plus an on-site photographer are provided.

A fourth annual 5-mile trail run around Leaser Lake paired with a 100-yard youth Dragonfly Dash, family educational activities, shirts, refreshments, a midway water station, and prizes.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon Poconos runs along the Lehigh River on the D & L Trail with a consistent net drop of about 1%. Both distances are USATF certified and finish at the Outdoor Center in Lehighton.

Boulder Beast on September 19, 2026 in Lock Haven, PA is a trail event on Bald Eagle Mountain featuring a boulder field and varied terrain. It offers about 24 miles with 6000 feet of gain or a 25K option and limits entries to 600.

Trails 4 Tails at Codorus State Park near Hanover, PA offers a 40 mile ultra, a 40 mile team relay, and a 25K on multi-loop trail courses with varied terrain and fully stocked aid stations.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.