Trail Running calendar near Hollidaysburg 2025-2026

The Ghost Town Trail Challenge is an annual endurance event held in Blairsville and Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: a full 32-mile (50K) challenge, a 16-mile (25K) half challenge, or a 7.5-mile (12K) friends and family..

The Sproul 10K, held annually in Hyner, Pennsylvania, is renowned as one of the toughest 10K trail runs in the state. The challenging course features a 3-mile uphill climb to the summit of McCloskey Mountain, followed by a fast 3.5 to 3.7-mile downhill descent. Runners experience scenic vistas, stre..

The Little Loggers Trail Fest is a free trail running event for children aged 12 and under, held in North Bend, Pennsylvania. The course is approximately 2.75 miles long, featuring a few small hills and possibly a stream crossing, providing a fun yet manageable challenge for young runners. The trail..

The Eager Seeger Half Marathon is a challenging 13.6-mile loop race held in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, within the Alan Seeger Natural Area. Part of the Tussey Teaser Series, it features the toughest hill on the Tussey Mountainback course, climbing over 1,300 feet in the first four miles before levelin..

The Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, featuring a scenic, moderately to very technical five-mile single-track loop. The course includes about 750 feet of elevation change per loop, with some stream and road crossings on lightly-traveled park..

The Chernisky Classic is an annual running event held in Ebensburg, PA, featuring a 5K run/walk and a 10K run on the scenic Ghost Town Trail, recognized as the 2020 DCNR Trail of the Year. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, this family-friendly event includes a free Firecracker Race for children aged 8 and..

The Ironstone 100K Ultra is a challenging 100-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon held in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Starting at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County and finishing at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County, the course traverses rugged trails including th..

The Faylor Lake Loop is an annual trail running event held in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Snyder County Conservation District. The race offers two distances: a 3.75-mile run/walk and a 7.5-mile run. The course, starting at a new pavilion, features a scenic route crossing the dam, mat..

The Roaring Run Race To The Moon Night 5k walk/run is a nighttime running event held in Apollo, Pennsylvania. The race features a flat, out-and-back 5k course along Canal Road, providing a scenic and accessible route for participants. All runners and walkers are required to carry a light for safety..

The Lost Turkey Trail Races, held in Imler, Pennsylvania, offer challenging trail running events through Central Pennsylvania’s scenic ridges and valleys. The race features a grueling 50k point-to-point course along the Allegheny Front, culminating at Blue Knob, as well as a half-marathon loop and a..

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held annually at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition, scheduled for July 27, features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K option ideal for first-time and younger trail runners. The course offers a challenging..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon held in Western Pennsylvania along the scenic Baker Trail. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecamp in Smicksburg, PA. The course features a challenging mix of single-t..

The Hyner Half is a challenging 14-mile trail race held at Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania's Sproul State Forest, part of the scenic PA Wilds. Featuring rugged single-track trails with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers a demanding experience for runners and speed hik..

The Dandelion Run is an entry-level trail race held at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, it offers both 5K and 10K distances, with the 10K being a double loop of the 5K course.The trail is marked with mile indicators and includes one water stop. Electronic..

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

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K route extends from Riverside to Sandyvale, following the Stonycreek River and passing notable Trail Art Murals near the old trolley bridge in Moxha..

The Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge, held in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, is the state's highest trail race, taking place atop Blue Knob Mountain at over 3,100 feet elevation. The event offers three challenging courses: a 10K "Short Course" featuring steep climbs and technical terrain; a 20K-25K "Mediu..

The Dam Half is a challenging half marathon trail race held in the scenic forests of central Pennsylvania. Designed for both experienced runners and adventurous hikers, the course spans 13 miles and features a mix of single and double track trails, fire roads, and various natural obstacles such as r..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation will take place in Millersburg on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Final Countdown Tribute is an exciting running event hosted by 2 Lowe Run Company at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. This unique race features a 1.33-mile loop course where participants must complete laps within a progressively decreasing time limit. Starting with a 20-minute lap, the time sho..