Trail Running calendar near Media 2025-2026

Pottsville Cross Country and Track Alumni and Friends Run is the inaugural fundraiser for the Pottsville High School cross country program, held at Pottsville High School Stadium Track in Pottsville, PA. Runners use the current Pottsville High cross country course, now a 5K, with the start and finis..

Hex Hollow Half takes place at Spring Valley Park in southern York County, Pennsylvania. Runners choose between a 13.13-mile half marathon (two loops) and a 6.66-mile single loop. The course traverses low meadows, mature hardwood forests, and pine-covered wide tracks, featuring roots, rocks, two str..

The South Vineland Thanksgiving Run is a cross country style race held annually at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, New Jersey. This approximately 3-mile event follows the well-known cross country course used by Vineland High School and the Vineland Grand Prix summer series. Open to runners and..

Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100 is a quirky endurance event in Emmaus, Pennsylvania on the Fifth Street Cross course. Participants choose from 10k Run/Walk (4 laps), 13-mile Half Marathon (8 laps), 26-mile Marathon (16 laps), 50k Run (19 laps), Full FSX Season in One Day (24 laps), or a Relay..

Now in its 27th year, the Milford Cross Country Booster Reindeer Stampede 5k takes place at Killens Pond State Park in Felton, Delaware. The event offers a 5k run/walk and a competitive walking option, benefiting Milford High School Cross Country. The course, mapped in advance, emphasizes a family-f..

The Loop Race, Philadelphia’s oldest running event, unfolds on an 8.4-mile loop around the Schuylkill River, starting and finishing near Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, PA 19130. Since 1971, it has become a local favorite with a flat course run largely on the sidewalk, free of traffic, passing histor..

MCW The Holmdel Classic is an end-of-year trail challenge held at Holmdel Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The course features a 4.65-mile loop (about 50K for 7 laps, halfish for 3 laps), 95% trail and double track, with 584 feet of elevation per lap and Holmdel’s signature “The Bowl.” Runners e..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two distances: a 10-mile "T-Rex" and a 5-mile "Ferocious" run.The courses are marked with colored flags—pink for the 1..

Rudolph Run in Manayunk, Philadelphia, is a festive 3-mile fun run along the Manayunk canal path. The course starts at the Manayunk Bridge Pocket Park, with check-in at 4358 Main Street. Participants are invited to dress in holiday attire—lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, and ugly sweaters.The ev..

Frosty Looper is an eight-hour ultramarathon at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. Runners traverse a fast, flat 3.75-mile loop on a paved trail around the river, with views of the Philadelphia skyline. The course is mostly flat with a couple of gentle inclines and two real hills, making it one of..

Naked Nick takes place in Leesport, Pennsylvania, with race options of 25K and 50K along the trails at Blue Marsh Lake. The course runs on the lake's south side in a lollipop layout: 5.5 miles out, 4.5 mile loop, then 5.5 miles back, blending about 80% single-track trails with 20% gravel roads. Elev..

Angela Ivory Memorial Trail Runs is an annual ultramarathon event held at Killens Pond State Park in Felton, Delaware. The race offers three distance options: a 50-kilometer, a 100-mile, and a 24-hour run, inviting endurance athletes to tackle different formats. The next edition is scheduled for Jan..

Naked Bavarian is a budget-friendly ultra-trail race held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. It offers two distances: 20 miles and 40 miles, with a no/low swag ethos that skips expensive shirts, medals, and entertainment in favor of a solid course, dependable aid, and medical support. The..

Blazing Saddles is a trail running event hosted by the York Road Runners Club at Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 25K and an 8 Miler. Both courses run along the scenic Ranger Trail, featuring a mix of horse trails, single-trac..

HAT Run 50k takes place in Havre de Grace, Maryland, offering a challenging 50-kilometer trail race. The course blends mostly single-track trail with open fields, dirt roads, and a stretch of paved road, featuring nearly 4,400 feet of total climbing. Runners start with a 3-mile loop, then complete t..

The Mt. Tammany 10 is a challenging ultramarathon held in Delaware Water Gap, NJ, featuring an almost 40-mile course with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners complete 10 grueling loops, each involving a climb to the summit of Mt.Tammany via the Red-Dot trail, a descent on the Blue-Blaze trai..

The Terror of Tammany is a challenging trail running event held at Worthington State Forest in Columbia, NJ. Featuring two distances, a 30K and a 50K+, the race consists of multiple loops of a 6.7-mile course with approximately 1,750 feet of vertical ascent per loop. The 30K covers three loops, cate..

The Genesee Valley Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, Maryland. It features a 2.5-mile trail loop through farm roads, grass fields, and some double track on private property. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race durations..

The Long Run is an ultra-style race organized by The Running Kind at Jacobsburg State Park. The course features a give-or-take five-mile loop that blends scenic single-track with flat, fast gravel sections and about 450 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners may complete a single loop or accumulat..

The Rockland Rad Run is a trail running event held at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. Set amidst the scenic Pennsylvania woods, the course offers a challenging experience through rolling, rugged terrain, ideal for trail running enthusiasts...