Trail Running calendar near Johnstown 2025-2026

The Wildcat Hustle is a community running event held in Strattanville, Pennsylvania, at the Clarion-Limestone sports complex. It features a 5K run/walk following the Central Clarion Wildcat Cross Country team's new cross-country course, offering a trail experience rather than a road race. The event..

Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia. Featuring 50k and 25k distances, the race takes place on rocky, technical trails with the 50k including over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest 50k races i..

The Lost Turkey Trail Races, held in Imler, Pennsylvania, offer challenging trail running events through Central Pennsylvania’s scenic ridges and valleys. The race features a grueling 50k point-to-point course along the Allegheny Front, culminating at Blue Knob, as well as a half-marathon loop and a..

The Cougar Prowl Ultra is a 24-hour track ultra race held at Blackhawk High School in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Open to individual runners and relay teams of up to six members, the event features a unique format with the track direction changing every four hours. Participants enjoy hourly themed h..

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition, scheduled for July 27, features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K, catering to both experienced and newer trail runners. The course offers a challenging mix of s..

The Two Face 10K, held annually in August at North Park in Wexford, PA, is a unique dual race event featuring a 10K road race followed immediately by a 10K (approximately 7 miles) trail race. The road race offers a scenic loop around North Park Lake with wildlife sightings, while the trail race chal..

The Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge is a scenic trail race held in Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg, Pennsylvania. Covering over 17 miles, the course weaves through 13 interconnected state park trails, featuring a challenging scramble up Seneca to the iconic fire tower and runs alongside the pictur..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim is a unique 30K open water swimming event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traversing the city's three rivers: the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny. Starting at Point State Park, swimmers navigate out-and-back segments in each river, supported by powered escort boats..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Western Pennsylvania along the scenic Baker Trail. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecamp in Smicksburg, PA. The course features a mix of single-t..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..

Pain in Moraine is a 24-hour trail running event held at Moraine State Park's South Shore in Portersville, Pennsylvania. The race features a nearly perfect 10k (6.2 miles) loop with about 723 feet of vertical gain, covering Pleasant Valley, Hilltop, and Sunken Garden trails. Participants can run as..

The Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge, held in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, is the state's highest trail race, taking place atop Blue Knob Mountain at over 3,100 feet elevation. The event offers three challenging courses: a 10K "Short Course" featuring steep climbs and technical terrain; a 20K-25K "Mediu..

The FAAP Fall Classic is a cross country running and walking event held in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year, the race features 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, partly along the scenic Rachel Carson Trail, showcasing early fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania. The event..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring a unique 5K wooded trail run with multiple race options. Participants can choose a standard trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team ob..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K trail race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 event features a new northbound course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..

The Export 100 Trail Run is a challenging 101-mile out-and-back ultramarathon held in western Pennsylvania, featuring the scenic Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail, Morosini Preserve, Duff, and Pleasant Valley Parks. Set during October's vibrant fall foliage, the course offers approximatel..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is a multi-distance running and biking event set for October 4, 2025. It features a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, and a unique "Couch Potato 0.0k" for casual participants. The marathon and 15-miler courses traverse scenic..

Scouting the Moon is an annual trail running event held at Clearview Pavilion in Moon Park, Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it features two race distances: a 5K run/walk through Moon Park and a more challenging 10K trail run through Montour Woods. Hosted by Scouts BSA Tro..

The Greene River Trail 5K, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, is a scenic running and walking event organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course runs along the picturesque Greene River Trail, offering participants stunning views of the Monongahela River. Suitable for all fitness level..