Trail Running calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

Take on rugged singletrack and carriage roads at the Frosty Fat Sass, a winter trail running and hiking event in West Orange's South Mountain Reservation. Choose a 5K loop or timed 3 hour and 6 hour options while supporting the South Mounta..

Hit the trails at the YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion at Mountain Creek on January 31, 2026. Ride the lift to the top for a scenic 5k or untimed last mile welcoming runners, walkers and first time snowshoers. Bring your own snowshoes.

Run the Febapple Frozen in South Mountain Reservation, South Orange NJ, where four trail distances loop around a scenic 10 mile course in late February. Expect winter trails, aid stations, swag and timing for a hearty challenge.

Join the Winter Thaw Out Series: four relaxed 5k trail runs on Elephant Swamp Trail near Monroeville NJ. Enjoy a series medal, age group awards, hot chocolate after each race, and a discount when you sign up for all four.

Enjoy a crisp winter 4 mile trail run through woodland at RB Winter State Park near Mifflinburg, PA, followed by a cozy post race gathering with hot soup and food. Finishers receive a bottle of wine or grape juice.

Run or hike scenic woodland trails at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in the Mahlon Winter Donut Run and Hike, with 5 or 10 mile options. All weather welcome and finishers receive a long sleeve shirt, medal and donuts.

Squatchapple is a scenic trail race at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, with distances from 11 to 50 miles across three challenging loops. All finishers get a handcrafted wood medal and one shop item.

The Naked Bavarian is a no or low swag ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport PA, offering 20 and 40 mile courses on scenic single track and gravel. Expect rugged trail conditions and a focus on affordable entry and great trail racing.

Enjoy a 34 mile point to point run along the scenic Lenape Trail, riding the train to the eastern start and finishing back at your car. Self supported with varied surfaces and skyline views, the route winds through parks, neighborhoods and..

A community road and trail event in Danville on March 8, 2026 offering 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile races on a mostly grassy loop along the levee. The series donates to Wreaths Across America and includes two earlier community races.

Blazing Saddles at Codorus State Park offers 8 Miler, 25K and 50K trail challenges across singletrack with runnable hills, mud and possible snow. Early registrants get swag and proceeds benefit a local animal rescue.

Tackle rugged trails in French Creek State Park with a challenging Half Marathon or a fun 10k loop. Enjoy technical singletrack, scenic lake views and big climbs for a true trail running day in Elverson, PA.

Run through vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery in a chip timed 5k over varied footing for a fun wine country challenge. Entry includes a T shirt, wine glass, medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour. Virtual entries welcome.

Take on the MT. TAMMANY 10, a challenging ultramarathon through the scenic Delaware Water Gap on March 21, 2026. Nearly 40 miles and more than 10,000 feet of climbing across ten loops around Mt Tammany promise epic views and a true test of..

Tackle the HAT Run 50K ultramarathon in scenic Havre de Grace, Maryland on March 21, 2026. Expect winding single track, nearly 4,400 feet of climbing and several stream crossings that may get your feet wet.

Terror of Tammany! on March 22, 2026 in Columbia, NJ is a rugged looped trail challenge with 30K (three 6.7 mile loops) and 50K+ (five loops). Expect technical climbs, a campground start and finish, strict time limits, and finisher awards.

Join Washed Clean in York PA for a fun trail 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and free Kids Fun Run with a foam finish and bumpy scenic course around Genesis Church. Family friendly with strollers welcome and proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Run the 34 mile Lenape Trail from Branch Brook Park to South Mountain Reservation, passing parks and varied terrain, while supporting clean water projects. Solo runners get full crew support or join a 3 to 6 person relay.

Join the Morris County Empanada Trail on March 29 in Morris Plains NJ with 5K and 10K runs over scenic mixed terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and an empanada with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Join the Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races on April 4, 2026 in South Orange, NJ for looped trail fun at South Mountain Reservation. Pick a one or two loop race or challenge yourself in one, three, or six hour timed events on a 1.88 mile loop.