Trail Running calendar near McElhattan 2026-2027

A fall ultramarathon and relay in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, PA. Loop courses on mostly unpaved fire roads offer 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon options with staffed aid stations and relay transitions.

A roughly 2 mile untimed loop at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners, walkers and costumed zombies navigate Zombie Zones and flag belts. Proceeds benefit Tyrone Snyder Public Library and Camp Anderson.

A beginner-friendly trail run on the Lakeshore Trail at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA, listed as a 5 mile course but typically about a half mile longer; limited to 200 entrants with tech shirts and post-race food.

A multi-day trail event in Lock Haven, PA offering 220 mile, 110 mile and 50K options with supported, self supported, unsupported and team formats, raising funds for the Warrior Trail Foundation.

A charity trail event at Gifford Pinchot State Park featuring a 5k run and a 3.5k walk with dog-focused awards, proceeds supporting canine cancer research, and a free children's dash for ages 10 and under.

Trail race in Hyner, PA offering 25K and 15K routes that share the first 5.5 miles and include substantial elevation gain. Entry is limited and the event has strict no refund and no transfer policies.

A trail running event near Waterville, PA featuring a half marathon and 10K over rocky, technical single-track and old roads, with stocked aid stations, awards, event swag, and proceeds supporting a local memorial scholarship fund.

Trail races at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Mount Gretna feature marked 5 mile and 10 mile courses with significant elevation gain, and all proceeds support park trail maintenance and the education center.

A night trail run at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on December 19, 2026, offering a 7 mile and a 5K course on local trails. Headlamps are required and registration opens July 19, 2026.

An intermediate level 6.6 mile trail race at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA on March 13, 2027, featuring about 1400 feet of climbing on trails shared with Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast. Organizer policy: no refunds or deferrals.

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

A trail event in Hyner, PA on April 17, 2027 offering 50K and 25K races with strict no-refund rules and firm cutoffs. The course is remote with limited spectator access and specific aid station cutoffs.

A mid-May trail race weekend near State College, Pennsylvania, routed through Rothrock State Forest’s sandstone ridges, fern valleys, and rhododendron tunnels. Distances include a 53.3 km 50K and a 26.9 km 25K with notable elevation gain.

A rugged trail ultramarathon in Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest near Forksville, Pennsylvania. The event offers a 100K with extensive elevation and a 50K that shares much scenic single-track.

A trail race in Slate Run, PA with 25K and half marathon options through Tiadaghton State Forest and sections of the Black Forest Trail. The route is technical, has strict cut-offs, and limits the field to 225 entrants.