Trail Running calendar near Houtzdale 2026-2027

A multi-event trail day at Duman Lake County Park on October 3, 2026 featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5k options including an AWD division, a novelty 0.0k, and a casual 26.2 mile group bike ride.

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.

A remote **100K** trail race in the Pennsylvania Wilds featuring over 13,400 feet of climb, steep short ascents, a lollipop course that reverses each year, and rules that prohibit crews, pacers, and spectators.

Trail races of 5K and 10K at Williamsport Water Authority feature singletrack, scenic views, and one aid station at Green Bridge; proceeds benefit the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund and race swag is guaranteed for the first 200 registrants..

A trail event in Bald Eagle State Forest with a hilly half marathon and a 10K through Poe Valley's steep singletrack and stream crossings. Aid stations, themed finisher awards, and a post race soup gathering complete the program.

A trail event at Rocky Gap State Park on October 11, 2026 featuring three looping trails with varied terrain and elevation. Options include 25K, 50K, and relay teams of two or three with on-course and base camp aid stations.

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.

The Knights on the Run will take place in Houtzdale on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A mid-October trail event at Little Pine State Park offering a demanding **25K** and a **10K** with significant elevation. Courses use local trails including Torbert and Panther Run, limited to 400 runners and subject to cut-offs and strict..

A multi-distance trail event in Rothrock State Forest on October 24, 2026, featuring a 50 mile route with 5,485 ft elevation gain, staffed aid stations, relay options, a half marathon, and a kids fun run.

A beginner-friendly trail run on the Lakeshore Trail at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA, listed as a 5 mile course but typically about a half mile longer; limited to 200 entrants with tech shirts and post-race food.

Multiple self-directed trail runs around Lock Haven PA offering 220 mile, 110 mile and 50K options with Supported, Self-Supported, Unsupported and Team formats. Proceeds benefit the Warrior Trail Foundation and coaching scholarships for vet..

A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour..

A fall trail event in Hyner, PA offering 25K and 15K routes on The View, Post Draft, SOB and Huff Run. The 25K gains about 3,000 ft and the 15K about 1,800 ft; registration opens December 18 and is limited to 500.

Trail races near Waterville, PA offering a half marathon and 10K on technical, rocky singletrack with steep climbs, valley vistas, stocked aid stations, awards, and a post-race celebration.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel near Valley-Hi, PA. Runners cover just under 160 miles in repeated 1.3 mile laps while managing darkness and limited exits.

A night trail run at Zindel Park on December 19, 2026 offering a 7 mile course and a 5K. Headlamps are required and entries are limited to the first 250 participants.

A trail event at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA, presented as a 10K with a course of about 6.6 miles and roughly 1,400 feet of climbing. Parking is at Restless Oaks with shuttle access and post-race refreshments at the pavilion.

The Armstrong Valley Wine Run 5k will take place in Halifax on Saturday 13 March 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

Remote trail races at Hyner, PA offering 25K and 50K distances with strict no-refund registration rules, hard cut-offs at specific aid stations, limited spectator access, and required qualifying standards for the 50K.