McCandless
Trail Running Calendar near McCandless 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near McCandless for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A point to point 50 mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail in Vowinckel PA with individual and relay options and a fourteen hour cutoff for finishers.
A community road event on August 30, 2026 at McCahill Park in Pittsburgh with a 5K and a 1 Mile race; every finisher receives a medal and t-shirts are available as an add-on.
September 2026
Muddy Dash at Switchback MX in Pittsburgh on Sep 5, 2026 is a family-friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party, and a post-race festival with music and food.
Trail races of 13.1 miles, 20 miles, and 50K through Montour Woods with aid stations, finisher medals, and proceeds to Hollow Oak Land Trust.
A 24 hour 10K loop challenge at Moraine State Park South Shore on September 11 to 12, 2026 featuring trails with about 723 ft of gain per loop.
A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.
A six hour loop challenge on shaded single track trails in North Park near Deer Browse 2 Pavilion in Allison Park PA. Runners complete as many 2 mile loops as they wish, earn a raffle ticket per loop, and top male and female loopers receive awards.
A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live music, food..
Eighth Annual Tuff Tornado Run at Alameda Park is a two mile, 22 obstacle mud run with chip timing, food trucks, music, and fundraising for school programs.
October 2026
Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council programming.
A six hour timed trail event at Brady's Run Park on a 2.1 mile loop featuring steep opening climbs, ridgeline single track and technical switchback descents. Open to solo runners and two person relay teams with awards for top finishers.
Experience a classic cross country race on the trails of North Park during the autumn foliage season. Enjoy 20k, 10k, and 5k distances featuring handmade bamboo medals and traditional folk dancing.
Community race in Schenley Park with a 5 km adult course, 1 km kids loop, packet pickup, picnic, and a finishers' medal shaped like the republic.
Trail running event in Allison Park, PA on October 17, 2026 with 5 miles, 25K and a Little Monsters run over wooded, hilly trails and pace-grouped entries with separate fees.
November 2026
Trail races at Settlers Cabin Park on November 14, 2026 offering 5K, 8 Mile, 25K and 50K distances on wooded trails with aid stations and memorial sections.
A Thanksgiving Day 5K at Graham Park in Cranberry Township on 11/26/2026 supporting the Seneca Valley Cross Country Boosters, with USATF certified flat course, age-group and overall medals, packet pick-up options, and food donation collection.