Trail Running calendar near Lehighton 2025-2026

The Hainesport Endurance Run is a multi-day ultramarathon event held at Hainesport Township Municipal Park in New Jersey. The race features a flat, paved loop course of just under one mile, certified by USA Track & Field, with an alternate 1.2-mile loop available if needed. Participants can compete..

Costumed Creature Crawl 5K Trail Run/Walk is an in-person and virtual race in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, at the Van Scott Nature Reserve of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. It offers a 5K trail run or walk for adults, plus options for ages 6-15 and free Crawlers age 0-5. Trails are not stroller-fr..

Lehigh Gap Nature Center hosts a 10k trail run and a 2 mile scramble in Slatington, Pennsylvania. The loop starts and finishes at the Nature Center, weaving through the center’s trails and key segments of the D&L Trail. Runners enjoy a flat start, a short steep ascent on the Bobolink Trail, fern-lin..

The Fred Torres Memorial 5K is the 12th annual charity race at Garrett Mountain in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The live event features a 5K run on a championship cross-country course and a 2-mile walk, with a virtual 5K option for remote participants. Family-friendly events include a Tot Trot and a 1..

The MuleSkinner Endurance Races take place in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50K, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily follows the scenic, non-technical towpaths along the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, offering beautiful views and an easy tra..

The Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash is a family-friendly fall event held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This spooky-themed 5K run challenges participants to outrun zombies on a twilight trail, with medals awarded to top finishers..

Family & Community Services of Somerset County's Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk is the 13th annual event at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. The flat, paved, wooded course runs along the Raritan River, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Proceeds support FCSSC's mental h..

The 3rd Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K is a community-focused running event held at Fenton Lane Park in Chesterfield, NJ. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, the race features a USATF-certified 5K course combining gravel, trail, grass, and road surfaces, offering a varied terrain experience. The ev..

The Hot Chili Challenge offers an 8 mile trail run, a 5K, and a Kids Fun Run, taking place in Andover, New Jersey. Participants can choose the 8-mile trail course or the 5K, with a separate Kids Fun Run for ages 5–12. Awards include top male/female finishers and 10-year age-group medals; all adults..

Camp Lackawanna Trail Challenge is a trail-running endurance event in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania (1219 Vosburg-Neck Road). The Ultrasignup listing shows two timed formats: a 6-hour and a 12-hour trail challenge, catering to ultramarathoners and serious hikers alike. The event has been postponed from..

WXT Ultra, held in Washington Crossing Park, Titusville, NJ, offers 25K and 50K trail ultras through rugged single-track. The 25K course is mostly single-track with about 8.5 miles inside the park, with short road sections. The 50K adds a longer loop that travels into BaldPate, Pleasant Valley, Howe..

The Mighty Montour 4-Miler, hosted by the Bloomsburg Area YMCA, takes place in Danville, Pennsylvania. The 3.9-mile loop circles the Montour Preserve along the Chilisuagi Trail, with a mix of grass, gravel and forest flooring. Runners enjoy a scenic, wooded course through the preserve, designed as a..

Wyoming Valley Striders host the WVS Fall Trail Run, a 5.5-mile, age-group graded trail race at Frances Slocum State Park in Wyoming, Pennsylvania. The course traverses a challenging, primarily grass and earth trail through the park, offering a rugged but scenic route. The event marks the club’s 50t..

The Long Run – Fall Back takes place at Jacobsburg State Park in Wind Gap, PA, with the start/finish at the Equestrian Parking Lot near Sobers Run trailhead. The event offers a 5-mile loop through a mix of single-track and gravel trails, with about 450 feet of elevation gain. Runners can also enter..

Forbidden Run Fest, staged by Uberendurancesports, takes place in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA. The race offers 10K, 10 Miles, and a 13.1+ half-marathon option, all run entirely within the park's trail system. The course centers on Forbidden Drive, a smooth gravel and dirt trail with Mo..

Pottsville Cross Country and Track Alumni and Friends Run is the inaugural fundraiser for the Pottsville High School cross country program, held at Pottsville High School Stadium Track in Pottsville, PA. Runners use the current Pottsville High cross country course, now a 5K, with the start and finis..

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race takes place at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. Scheduled for November 29, 2025, it offers multiple distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run, all based on a 5K loop course. The trail features a mix of wide carriage roads and technica..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two distances: a 10-mile "T-Rex" and a 5-mile "Ferocious" run.The courses are marked with colored flags—pink for the 1..

Frosty Looper is an eight-hour ultramarathon at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. Runners traverse a fast, flat 3.75-mile loop on a paved trail around the river, with views of the Philadelphia skyline. The course is mostly flat with a couple of gentle inclines and two real hills, making it one of..

Naked Nick takes place in Leesport, Pennsylvania, with race options of 25K and 50K along the trails at Blue Marsh Lake. The course runs on the lake's south side in a lollipop layout: 5.5 miles out, 4.5 mile loop, then 5.5 miles back, blending about 80% single-track trails with 20% gravel roads. Elev..