Trail Running calendar near Houtzdale 2026-2027

A trail event in Lock Haven, PA featuring a boulder field and two distance options, 25 miles and 25K. Registration opens December 16 and is limited to the first 600 entries with a September 1 deadline.

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.

A point to point trail ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail of roughly 50 miles with significant elevation change. A five person relay is offered and proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation.

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, Pennsylvania, using the Westmoreland Heritage Trail and West Penn Trail with 7,392 feet of gain. Aid stations are placed along the route, and pacers are allowed after mile 62.

Experience Pennsylvania's 2020 Trail of the Year at the Chernisky Ghost Town Trail a thon. Choose from marathon, 15 miler, and 5k runs or a 26.2 mile casual bike ride through scenic Cambria County.

Experience the autumn foliage during a scenic trail run through the historic Boal Estate and local nature preserves. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a hills course for adults and a short loop for children.

Experience a self-sufficient 100 km midnight race through the technical terrain of Pennsylvania's Black Forest Trail. This limited-capacity event features steep climbs and scenic views for qualified trail runners.

Course Details The Think Big Trail Challenge offers 5K and 10K distances on trails at the Williamsport Water Authority in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The routes incorporate several named trails. The Bluebird Trail section is known for..

Experience the rugged beauty of Bald Eagle State Forest at a trail event featuring technical singletrack and steep climbs. Choose between a punchy 10K or a scenic half marathon through the remote Poe Valley mountains.

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.

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.

Trail running event in Waterville, PA offering 25K and 10K on Mid State, Torbert and other trails. Courses feature significant elevation gain, timed finish with cut-offs, a 400-runner limit, and strict no-refund policies.

Trail race in Rothrock State Forest on October 24, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50 km, a half marathon, relays and a kids run with staffed aid stations and notable elevation on the 50 mile course.

Experience a scenic trail run on the Lakeshore Trail loop at Little Pine State Park. This inclusive event welcomes 200 runners and hikers for a five and a half mile course held during the Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest.

Late October trail events in the Lock Haven area offering three distances, multiple support styles and a virtual option. Proceeds benefit the Warrior Trail Foundation and veteran athlete coaching scholarships.

Experience a unique Halloween nighttime run on the Ghosttown Trail. This 5-mile event features a spooky atmosphere with decorations, a closed course, and requires participants to bring their own light. Costumes are encouraged for this annua..

A sixth-year trail race near North Bend, PA offering a modified 25K and a 15K option on The View, Post Draft, SOB and Huff Run trails with about 3000 feet of elevation gain on the longer route.

Trail race in Tiadaghton State Forest near Waterville, PA offering a half marathon and 10K on technical, rocky single-track with sustained climbs, scenic vistas, aid stations, overall awards, and proceeds supporting a local scholarship fund..

A 48 hour endurance run inside Sideling Hill Tunnel in Valley Hi, PA. Runners cover just under 160 miles via repeated 1.3 mile laps in darkness, use a toll ticket system to limit exits, and enter by application with a 96 runner limit.