Trail Running calendar near Houtzdale 2026-2027

A 5K on Rails to Trails and a half marathon through the hills around New Bethlehem on September 19, 2026. Both races start and finish at the South Bethlehem Borough Building and are timed.

A community 5K run and walk in Leechburg that follows mixed pavement and trail and crosses the Kiskiminetas River. Proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

A 50K trail race in Waterville PA that follows rugged, technical trails including the Mid State Trail and Pine Creek Trail. The course has about 7,500 feet of climb, typical finishes around eight hours, and an 11 hour cutoff.

A point to point trail event on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail featuring a roughly 50 Mile course and a five person relay, with multiple staffed aid stations and significant elevation change finishing in Ohiopyle.

Experience the beauty of RB Winter State Park with a half marathon or four mile trail race. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and music while supporting local organizations.

A 104 mile out and back trail race in Export PA that follows the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail and local park single track routes. Aid stations, heated bathrooms and a 32 hour cut off support participants.

A multi-distance trail event in Ebensburg, PA offering marathon, 15 miler, 5k, adaptive 5k, a casual 26.2 mile bike ride and a light Couch Potato 0.0k.

A community trail festival in Shippensburg offering a half marathon, 5k, hike, 25 mile bike ride and a free 1 mile fun run for kids, with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

A 5k trail run and a 0.3 mile youth loop held at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg on October 4, 2026, with marked trails through estate driveways, preserves, and farm fields. Awards will recognize overall and age group finishers; participants..

A 100K trail ultramarathon in North Bend PA on the Black Forest Trail. The course has over 13,400 ft of elevation gain, steep climbs, a 19 hour cutoff, and rules that ban crews, pacers, and spectators.

Trail event in South Williamsport featuring 5K and 10K courses on Bluebird and Pocowanache trails, one aid station at Green Bridge, awards by age group, and proceeds supporting the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

A community 5K run and walk on the Five Star Trail in Greensburg, PA, held October 10, 2026, with a mostly flat course and proceeds supporting a memorial scholarship fund for local Christian education.

Experience the beauty of Western Maryland at Rocky Gap State Park with 25K and 50K trail races. Run solo or join a relay team to navigate three distinct loops featuring scenic lake views and ridge traverses.

A community trail event in Lock Haven on Oct 11, 2026 honoring Cody Myers with run and ruck options and proceeds supporting a local scholarship.

Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.

October trail festival at Little Pine State Park with a demanding 25K of 5,000 plus feet vertical and a 10K of about 1,000 feet on technical trails.

A 50 mile ultra plus 50 km, half marathon, and relay teams from 2 to 8 runners through Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, PA on October 24, 2026, with staffed aid stations and support vehicle options for ultras.

A themed, untimed trail event at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and navigate zombie zones. The event features runner and zombie roles, costume encouragement, awards, and proceeds benefiting local organizatio..