Trail Running calendar near Hopewell Lake 2026-2027

Trail races at Governor Dick Park in Mt. Gretna on December 12, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding trail and park improvements.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

An 11K trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 featuring technical terrain, two aid stations, on site EMS, awards and variable winter conditions.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A 10 mile trail race at French Creek State Park on February 7, 2027 featuring rocky trails, two water stops, tiered entry fees and awards across age and clydesdale categories.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

A chip timed 5k at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027, following a cross country route through vineyards. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine; minors receive a discounted packet..

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A weeklong track ultramarathon at Cooper River Park with events from 6 hours to 144 hours on a USATF-certified 399.519 m track, chip timing, catered meals, vegan-friendly aid, and awards for milestone distances.

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

A trail marathon and half marathon in Wissahickon Valley Park on April 10, 2027, featuring technical single track trails and significant climbing. The event includes race day bib pickup, live accordion music and a post race pizza party.

The Fifth Street Rock Monster will take place in Mertztown on Sunday 11 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 100 kilometers.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

ChesLen Chase on 05/08/2027 in Coatesville PA features a 5K trail run and a 2-mile fun run-walk, youth categories, member discounts, and a post-race party with music, craft beer, food truck fare, and awards.

Dirty German in Pennypack Park features 25K, 50K and 50 Mile looped races on runnable trail with varied surfaces, German food and live music in a festival style finish area.

A morning **5K** held as part of the Fair Hill Scottish Games on May 15, 2027, in Elkton, MD, with on-field entries accepted, an entry fee that includes admission, and cash prizes plus trophies for top finishers.

Tough Mudder Philly on May 22, 2027 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an Infinity multi‑lap option and spectator access. The Plantation Field course features rolling hills, riverbed crossings, thick mud and a rural setting about an hour..

Scout Fest on May 22, 2027 at Amity Community Park features a timed 5K, a 1.5 mile walk, and a family festival with food trucks and inflatables. Proceeds support local Scout leadership and programming.