Trail Running calendar near McCandless 2026-2027

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..

WQMX 5KAY is the 8th annual 5K run with a one mile walk option at Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore on October 3, 2026. Net proceeds support WQMX Bosom Buddies and age group medals are awarded.

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.

Experience a historic trail race through the rugged single track of Oil Creek State Park. Choose between four challenging distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles with belt buckle awards for ultra finishers.

A community 5K run and walk on the Five Star Trail in Greensburg, PA, held October 10, 2026, with a mostly flat course and proceeds supporting a memorial scholarship fund for local Christian education.

Community race in Schenley Park on 11 October 2026 with a 5 km adult course and a 1 km kids loop, packet pickup and a republic-shaped finisher medal. The event features an autumn picnic by the Czech and Slovak school and on-site refreshment..

A charity HalloWin event on Oct 17, 2026 at Boettler Park in North Canton featuring a 5K trail run and a 1 Mile Fun Run with costumes, shirts, medals, prizes, and candy stops; net proceeds support local teachers.

Experience a Halloween themed trail race through the scenic woods of North Park. Choose between the 6.66K or 13K distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere in Allison Park.

A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour..

A trail race day at Raccoon Creek State Park on 11 July 2026, featuring distances from 1 mile to 50K, aid stations on longer routes, and fundraising in support of a veteran community care organization.

A multi-distance trail event in Settlers Cabin Park using a 7.75 mile segment run both ways to form a 15.5 mile loop. Routes are almost entirely wooded trail and include aid stations, crew access for the 50K, and finisher medals.

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 collecti..

A holiday themed event in Oakdale with a flat out and back 5K on the Panhandle trail and an untimed 1 mile fun walk. Awards include finisher medals, top overall and age group prizes, with holiday merchandise while supplies last.

Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon Trail Run is a rocky, scenic trail event at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 24, 2027. Courses use the south-side trails and feature notable overlooks, boulder formations, and significant elevation gai..

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park offering 6 hour and 12 hour solo and relay formats on roughly 5.25 mile loops with about 750 feet of climb per loop, two aid stations, basic park facilities, and on-site personal aid options.

Trail races at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, PA offering 5 mile, 13 mile, a stacked challenge, and a youth 2 mile on trails in Oil Creek State Park.

The Rise Up Hero Trail Runs at Settlers Cabin Park will take place in Crafton on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

A five mile urban obstacle event in downtown Wheeling with more than 20 obstacles and heats of 175 participants. Minimum age is 16 and each entrant receives a shirt, medal, and drink ticket.

A weekend of trail events at Brady's Run Park in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, offering ultras, trail races, a relay, and a 5K. Registration details and fees vary by event and a pacer category is available for the 100 mile and 101K.