Trail Running calendar near Lock Haven 2026-2027

The Pine Creek Challenge is a trail run on the scenic Pine Creek Rail Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. Runners can choose from 100-mile, 100k, 50-mile, and marathon distances on an out-and-back course. The event starts and finishes..

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

Experience a historic trail run through Camptown featuring technical terrain and creek crossings. Choose between the 10k individual race, a 5k trail option, or a two-person relay through the Pennsylvania countryside.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Boulder Beast on September 19, 2026 in Lock Haven, PA is a trail event on Bald Eagle Mountain featuring a boulder field and varied terrain. It offers about 24 miles with 6000 feet of gain or a 25K option and limits entries to 600.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.

Trail event at Pine Grove Furnace State Park near Gardners PA offering 50K, 20 Miler, and Half Marathon courses. Trails combine single track, ridgelines, and technical forest sections with multiple aid stations and crew access on longer dis..

Camp Susque's annual Trail Run during the Harvest Festival offers a timed 5k with 469 feet of elevation, a 10k repeating that course, and an approximately 1 mile fun run on flat grass. Entry for each distance is $30.

A multi sport community event at Hills Creek State Park on September 19, 2026, featuring running, paddling and biking. Participants can enter solo or as a team and routes follow established park roads and trails.

A 3.1 mile run and walk at Stony Fork Campground in Wellsboro, PA over grass, gravel and dirt trails with two creek crossings. Funds support the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society and medals are awarded by overall and age categorie..

A lap format running or walking event at Sunfish Pond County Park on September 26, 2026, with 1.0 mile laps and a three hour most-loops format. Proceeds benefit the Northern Tier Veterans Group and the event includes a bonfire with hot dogs..

Mountain Man Ultra on September 26, 2026 at Little Pine State Park near Waterville PA is a 50K trail race on technical Mid State Trail and Pine Creek Trail. The route has about 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11 hour cutoff.

Experience the beauty of RB Winter State Park with a half marathon or four mile trail race. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and music while supporting local organizations.

A timed endurance event at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a one mile loop. The mostly grass course has about 70 ft of elevation per lap and features a large aid station plus weekend camping.

Experience the autumn foliage during a scenic trail run through the historic Boal Estate and local nature preserves. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a hills course for adults and a short loop for children.

Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail race near North Bend PA with over 13,400 ft of elevation gain. The lollipop course reverses direction each year, entrants must finish within 19 hours, and crews pacers and spectators are not allowed.

Trail races of 5K and 10K on the Williamsport Water Authority trails in South Williamsport, featuring Bluebird and Pocowanache Trails, one aid station at Green Bridge, proceeds to the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

Trail event near Wellsboro, PA with 15K, 25K and 50K options through single track, steep climbs and stream crossings. Field is limited to 350 entrants, with no day of registration and a no refunds policy.

A community trail race in Lock Haven, PA featuring 4.5-mile and 9-mile run/ruck options, an out-and-back course of about 8.7 miles on mixed dirt and trail, two stocked aid stations, and proceeds benefiting the Cody Myers Legacy Scholarship.