Trail Running calendar near McCandless 2026-2027

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

A community 5K and 1 mile walk in Meadville on 08/09/2026 to raise funds and awareness for recovery activities. Registration fees begin at $25 and free naloxone will be available.

A 25K trail loop in Cook Forest State Park on August 15, 2026 linking 13 trails and more than 17 miles of varied terrain. The course features a climb to the Cook Forest Fire Tower, riverfront sections, shaded runs on Tom's Run, and three ai..

A free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering several distances on a marked 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and modest elevation gain.

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Baker Trail in Pennsylvania covering the northern section with 6,200 feet of climbing and single track through Cook Forest. Individual and relay entries are available.

A trail ultrarun on a 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering distances from 25 mile to 100 mile, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, night start options, pacer rules, and published cutoff windows.

Muddy Dash Pittsburgh on September 5, 2026 is a 5K mud run at Switchback MX featuring obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus pre- and post-race music and food. Family friendly with standard and VIP registration options and a buy one give one..

A trail race in Montour Woods near Coraopolis, PA offering Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and 50K routes on twisty singletrack with marked aid stations, notable vertical gain, and timing by Miles of Smiles.

Enjoy a scenic out and back 5k run or walk along the Stonycreek River on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. This family friendly event in Johnstown supports the local trail network and offers free entry for youth participants.

A 24 hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park featuring nearly perfect 10K laps on Pleasant Valley Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails. Each loop is about 6.2 miles with roughly 723 feet of vertical gain and on course aid stations.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

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.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

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 m..

A point to point ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail from Mile 46 to Mile 0 near Ohiopyle. Features a 50 mile individual race and a five person relay with multiple stocked aid stations and designated crew access points.

A 104 mile out and back trail event in western Pennsylvania crossing the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail and several park preserves, with 7,392 ft of gain, multiple aid stations, and a 32 hour cut off.

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.

A multi-event trail day at Duman Lake County Park on October 3, 2026 featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5k options including an AWD division, a novelty 0.0k, and a casual 26.2 mile group bike ride.

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 pro..