Trail Running calendar near McElhattan 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of the Endless Mountains in Pennsylvania with this technical trail event. Runners navigate waterfalls and vistas across two demanding distances with comprehensive aid station support and post race meals.

A 25K and half marathon through remote sections of Tiadaghton State Forest near Slate Run, PA, featuring technical single track, stream crossings, and significant climbs.

A community trail event at Opossum Lake Park offering a 6 mile obstacle course, a 4 mile run, and a 4 mile walk on mixed terrain, with chip timing, age-group awards, and proceeds benefiting the Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy.

Experience a timed ultra marathon on technical single track trails in the Blue Mountains. Run as many 3.5 mile loops as possible through the shaded landscapes of the Bashore Scout Reservation.

Trail races in Colonel Denning State Park offering a rugged 15K and 25K with substantial elevation gain, limited to 120 runners and supported by multiple aid stations.

A three-night camp in Lock Haven focused on running real Eastern States 100 night sections with limited on-course support, lodge lodging, meals, transportation, and optional daytime clinics to practice nighttime gear, pacing, and navigation..

A 5K trail race at Mt. Pisgah County Park in Troy, PA on June 13, 2026, featuring marked paths over rocks, roots, grass and dirt. The course includes some hills and is not stroller friendly.

A trail event in Montoursville, PA offering an eight mile Scramble over Smith's Knob and a new 4.5 mile Half Scramble. Field limited to 200; proceeds support Hughesville Cross Country scholarships and the Think Big pediatric cancer fund.

A trail event in Sproul State Forest offering a 10 km course with a 3.0 mile climb up McCloskey Mountain and a 3.7 mile descent, plus a 5 km option. Both distances are part of the 2026 Rocksylvania Trail Series.

A trail-focused memorial race near Tunkhannock, PA with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 2 mile fun walk across dirt roads, fields, and woods; the half is two loops of the 10K and includes multiple aid stations.

A free kids trail run in North Bend, PA for ages 12 and under with a flagged 2.75 mile course, volunteers and an aid station. The event is part of the Rocksylvania Kids Trail Series; registration for 2026 is sold out.

A point-to-point 100K trail ultramarathon through Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley, crossing Rothrock State Forest and three counties. The all-volunteer event features staffed aid stations, coordinated trail work, and a community Strava grou..

The Rise & Run 50k is an out-and-back ultramarathon on the remote West Rim Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. The event features a single aid station and includes a pre-race campout. Participants receive a shirt and a unique wooden f..

Trail ultramarathon on the West Rim Trail in Wellsboro, PA, offered as 50K and 25K distances with limited aid. Finishers receive a branded camp cup and first male and female finishers earn next year free entry.

Seventh annual trail races at Faylor Lake in Beaver Springs with 3.75 mile and 7.5 mile courses that cross dam, timber, field and shallow lake water. Postrace food and lake activities are available and proceeds support youth conservation pr..

July 26, 2026 in Emporium, PA the Run for the Elk Race Festival offers marathon, half, 10K and 5K on the West Creek Industrial Trail with race shirts, medals, socks and a Boston qualifier marathon.

A free trail race for children 12 and under in Wellsboro, PA featuring a *5 K* loop with over 750 feet of elevation gain and two small stream crossings. The well-marked course is staffed by volunteers and lunch is provided.

A 10k trail run and hike through Tioga State Forest in Wellsboro, PA on August 1, 2026. Proceeds will be donated to the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society to support research into a rare genetic disorder.

Eastern States 100 is a 103 mile single loop ultramarathon circling the Pine Creek watershed in Pennsylvania's Wilds with over 20,000 feet of climbing. The event is organized by Eastern States Trail Endurance Alliance and slated for August..

A three hour nighttime loop event at Roundtop Mountain Resort featuring a 1.5 mile course with 600 feet of climbing and a separate kids race for ages 12 and under. Headlamps are required and entries are limited.