Trail Running calendar near Imperial 2026-2027

Experience the ultimate test of versatility at North Park with road and trail races. Choose a single discipline or tackle the combined challenge across the scenic lakefront and wooded switchbacks of Pennsylvania.

A 5K Run and Walk held on airfield grounds in Malvern, Ohio, routed on hard packed dirt beside a grass private runway. Registration opens April 1 and the fee is $25.

A timed 5K on August 2, 2026, as part of the Moraine State Park Regatta with a mixed road and trail course along the Sunken Garden Trail and lake views. The event includes local vendors, water sports, nature activities, and age group awards..

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village amenities.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

Free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. The marked course is a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and about 175 ft elevation gain per mile.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail Northern section near Brookville, PA, featuring 6,200 feet of climbing, individual and relay options, a three-piece finisher medal series, and free training runs before the race.

An ultramarathon on a mostly trail 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options with day and night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the longest distances, and awards for all finisher..

Muddy Dash Pittsburgh at Switchback MX on September 5, 2026 is a family-friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, slides, a pre-party and a post-race festival with food and music. Registration includes value and VIP package options.

Trail races in Montour Woods offer a Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 50K across three connected loops with aid stations and specified vertical gain for each distance.

Enjoy a scenic out and back 5k run or walk along the Stonycreek River on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. This family friendly event in Johnstown supports the local trail network and offers free entry for youth participants.

A 24-hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park using almost perfect 10 km loops on Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails. Main aid station offers hot food and a halfway mini station provides water and Gatorade.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A free, timed loop challenge on a shaded, mostly single track course in North Park. Run as many roughly 2 mile loops as you can within a six hour window, earn raffle tickets per loop, and compete for top female and male awards.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A point to point 50 mile trail race on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with a five person relay option, finishing in Ohiopyle. The event supports the Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation and includes staffed aid stations and a pre race..