Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027

Scenic 5K and 10K in Stevensville, MD on January 23, 2027 with forest and sandy sections and a post race gathering at Cult Classic Brewing.

A 10 mile trail race at French Creek State Park on February 7, 2027 featuring rocky trails, two water stops, tiered entry fees and awards across age and clydesdale categories.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

Club-based 10-mile competition at Howard Community College where runners score points for RRCA clubs, with awards by club and a 2h10m cutoff.

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

An annual eight-hour timed trail event at Little Bennett Park near Clarksburg, MD, run on a mainly single-track 5.5 mile loop.

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

A spring trail 50K at Susquehanna State Park with two identical loops, about 4,300 feet of climbing and several stream crossings, supported by aid stations and volunteers.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A reborn six day track ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park offering timed events from six hours up to 144 hours.

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

A trail marathon and half marathon in Wissahickon Valley Park on April 10, 2027, featuring technical single track trails and significant climbing. The event includes race day bib pickup, live accordion music and a post race pizza party.

Trail races and a team ultra relay on private singletrack at Forever Farm near Mertztown, PA, with stocked aid stations, camping, and cash prizes for relays.

A memorial running event at Piney Run Park near Sykesville offering 50K, 25K, a 5-mile loop, and an open 8-hour lap challenge with stocked aid stations.

A cross country 5K at Red Shedman Farm Brewery on the Linganore Winecellars grounds, with a technical quarter zip and one pour for finishers and on-site picnic and tasting options.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

A trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring lap based 3, 6, and 10 hour Challenges and a conventionally timed marathon and 25K. Volunteers receive the same finishers' swag.

The SCA 5K is a cross country 5 kilometer race on natural terrain held within Shalom Dutchfest. It offers multiple age divisions with medals, ribbons, and cash prizes, and early registrants receive a complimentary t shirt.

ChesLen Chase on 05/08/2027 in Coatesville PA features a 5K trail run and a 2-mile fun run-walk, youth categories, member discounts, and a post-race party with music, craft beer, food truck fare, and awards.

Dirty German in Pennypack Park features 25K, 50K and 50 Mile looped races on runnable trail with varied surfaces, German food and live music in a festival style finish area.