Trail Running calendar near McCandless 2026-2027

Experience the only ultramarathon in North Park at the South Ridge Trail Challenge. Choose from multiple distances including a 5K and a 50K relay through the scenic trails of Western Pennsylvania.

A course-free orienteering scavenger hunt through Frick Park with 10 or 20 checkpoint options and phones allowed. Local pizza and a brewery pop-up appear on Reynolds Street; registration by April 30 guarantees a race shirt.

A 10th annual fundraising 5K by Quota of Indiana offering an in-person race on June 6 and a virtual option June 6 to June 20, with proceeds supporting local scholarships.

Final race in the Frick Park Trail Race Series in Pittsburgh on one of the longest nights of the year. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy post-race pizza and beer vendors on Reynolds Street.

A point to point trail event on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail offering a 70.5 mile race, a 50K and relays. Registration opens unannounced in late November or early December and fields are limited.

A community memorial 5K in Ebensburg with a new Pump & Run combining a bench press test and a 5K, a kids 150-yard fun run, and a virtual shirt option. All proceeds go to local charities and a playground project.

Community event in Marienville offering a 5K run and a 5K walk. Entry fee is $25 with finisher medals for all and T shirts guaranteed for registrations by May 31, 2026.

Muddy Princess Pittsburgh is a 5K women only obstacle mud run at Switchback MX on June 14, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Volunteer roles include benefits such as race entry a..

Tuscazoar Raw on June 20, 2026 is a trail event at Camp Tuscazoar with 25K, 50K and 100K options. The course uses a 19 mile and a 12 mile loop to form a figure eight and includes multiple aid stations and crew access.

Test your endurance on the Ghost Town Trail with distances ranging from 12k to a 50 mile ultramarathon. Journey through scenic Pennsylvania trails in this solstice event designed to challenge your mental and physical limits.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.

A community 5k at Altered Genius Brewing Co Trailside Taproom on June 20, 2026. Run, walk, or jog the course and finish at the brewery; the event includes free parking and a refundable ticket option.

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

Out-and-back 5K and 10K races on the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg, plus a free kids Firecracker Race and community features. Proceeds support the Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association training facility.

A new trail race on the Coal & Coke Trail in Mt Pleasant offering 30- and 10-mile options on crushed gravel and pavement, two aid stations with organic food, handmade finisher medals, and custom awards for top finishers.

Flat, paved 15K and 5K on the Ernst Trail near Meadville PA. Water on course, snacks at the finish, awards and parking available.

Trail races through Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, PA, featuring single track, water crossings, natural obstacles, and varied elevation. Two distance options are offered: 10K and 20K.

Experience a unique night run on a flat 5k trail course in Apollo. Carry a light to guide your way on this out and back route and enjoy shuttled transport from the designated parking area.

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest offering 50k and 25k on rocky, technical trails with a 7.9+ mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.