McCandless
Trail Running Calendar near McCandless 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near McCandless for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
24 hour 10K loops at Moraine State Park South Shore with ~10 km trails, aid stations, camping space, and awards for most loops and ultra distances.
Run or walk a 5k on the Gap Trail to kick off the West Newton River Festival featuring live music, food, 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.
Pioneer Pursuit at Butler County Community College offers a 5K, a 1-mile walk and a kids 100 m, with proceeds supporting BC3 students and Pioneer Athletics.
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.
An evening 5K through hilly, tree lined Riverview Park in Pittsburgh with a youth costume contest, seasonal family activities, and limited shirts for the first 200 registrants.
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.
A hilly 5K at Veteran's Park on 10/11/2026 with custom socks and chili for finishers, age-bracket medals, and a family festival with vendors and activities.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dirt Monster Trail Fest with 5 mile races through the rugged forest hills and scenic trails of Allison Park Pennsylvania.
November 2026