Trail Running calendar near Lock Haven 2025-2026

The Dandelion Run is an entry-level trail race held at Camp Mt. Luther in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, it offers both 5K and 10K distances, with the 10K being a double loop of the 5K course.The trail is marked with mile indicators and includes one water stop. Electronic..

Smallfoot Trail Fest is a free trail run for kids 12 and under in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Part of the Rocksylvania Kids Series, the event is listed as a 5K, but the kids’ course is described as about 3 miles with a few small hills, possible stream crossings, and mud after rain. Volunteers, course..

The Camptown Races, held in Camptown, Pennsylvania, is a historic running event featuring a 10k race, a 5k race, and a 10k relay. The 10k course is unique, combining both road and a challenging 2.8-mile technical trail section with obstacles such as tree roots, loose rocks, and a creek crossing. Thi..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail ultramarathon held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, offering 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, and Marathon distances. The out-and-back course uses 25 miles of the upper Canyon section through the Pine Creek Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East and a National Natural La..

Real People Helping People Race is a community-focused nonprofit trail running event in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, centered at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion in McElhattan. It offers three trail distances: 10K, 5K, and a 2.5K Nature Trail Untimed. The 10K is a challenging wooded course with about 1500 fe..

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" with steep climbs and technical terrain, a 20K-25K "Medium Dis..

The All Hollowed Out 5K is a race held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 500 Kings Gap Road. Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, the event supports the refurbishment of the carriage house at the historic Cameron Masland Mansion and other projects in the area. The course features a mix of terrain, wit..

The Dam Half is a challenging trail half marathon held in RB Winter State Park, near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The 13-mile course combines single and double track trails with sections of fire road, climbing about 2300 feet of total gain. Runners encounter rocks, mud, downed trees, roots, stream cro..

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Boulder Beast is a rugged PA Trail Dogs race featuring a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, plus a 25K option for climbers who prefer fewer miles. The route treks central Pennsylvania terrain, including a famous boulder field along Goat Path,..

Tröegs Rugged Trail 5K Run for Conservation takes place at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Arts in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. It offers two routes: the Rugged Trail 5K, featuring a 700-foot elevation climb through Berry Mountain woods, and the HopBack Trail for beginners along the Wiconisco Creek..

Mountain Creek Mayhem takes place at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, within Michaux State Forest in the northern Appalachians. The event offers 50K, 20-Miler, and Half Marathon distances, featuring flowy single-track, ridgelines, rocky descents, and sweeping views. Elevation gains run..

This 3.1-mile benefit run/walk takes place in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The course starts and ends at Stony Fork Campground and features grass, gravel, and dirt trails with two creek crossings, so participants may get their feet wet. Proceeds benefit the Chromosome 18..

Red Barn Challenge, now in its sixth year, takes place October 3-4, 2025 at The Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The event offers 24-, 12-, and 6-hour ultramarathon formats run on a one-mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds and fields. The course gains about 70 feet of elevation per..

Cornwall Elementary 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly event held at Cornwall Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The race offers two distances—a 5K and a 1-mile fun run—on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. Now in its 11th year, it invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate..

The Think Big Trail Challenge, held in South Williamsport, PA, offers 5K and 10K trail runs through scenic and historic terrain at the Williamsport Water Authority trails. The courses feature a mix of smooth singletrack, rugged climbs, and flowing descents. The 5K route includes gravel roads, forest..

Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail ultramarathon held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Marketed as a diabolically epic event, it features a nocturnal start with no crews, no pacers, and no spectators. The course is a lollipop with over 13,400 feet of total elevation gain, incl..

The Raven Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an adventure run returning to Central Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn. The 2025 course weaves through the Seven Mountains region with miles of single-track trails, some double-track sections, a stream crossing, and rewar..

Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race at Boal City Brewing is the third annual event in Boalsburg, PA. The event centers at Boal City Brewing (281 Old Boalsburg Road) with a 5K trail run and a Mini Monster Trail Loop for kids (.04 miles). The marked course starts on the brewery grounds, then follows a grave..

The Ives Run Trail Challenge is a 4-mile trail race held at the Ives Run Recreation Area in Tioga, Pennsylvania. The course features varied terrain, offering a technical yet approachable route for runners of different abilities. This annual event occurs on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Stephenh..