Trail Running calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

Squatchapple Trail Race The Squatchapple is a trail running and hiking event held at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. It offers four distances: an 11-mile, a 20-mile, a 50K, and a 50-mile race. The course consists..

Naked Bavarian The Naked Bavarian is a trail run event at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA. It describes itself as a "no/low swag" event, focusing on affordable entry fees by omitting expensive items like race shirts and finisher m..

Traverse the historic Lenape Trail on a 34 mile, self-supported run from Newark to South Mountain Reservation. The route offers diverse urban and natural scenery, from city parks to mountain lookouts. Participants are responsible for carryi..

The 14th annual Looney Leprechaun Trail Races offer a half marathon and a 10K on the trails of Tyler State Park. The event features age group awards and a t-shirt for early registrants. It's organized by trail runners for the trail running..

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.

Saddle up for the Blazing Saddles trail race at Codorus State Park. This event offers 50K, 25K, and 8 Miler distances on a hilly, mixed-terrain course, with all proceeds benefiting a local animal rescue. Come prepared for challenging March..

The Big Woods Half Marathon & 10k takes runners through the tough trails of French Creek State Park. The half marathon course features significant elevation and rocky terrain, while the 10k offers a shorter loop. Both events start and finis..

Experience a scenic 5k cross country run or walk through the vineyards of Armstrong Valley Winery. Participants receive a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a celebratory pour of wine.

Experience a rugged trail run or hike through the scenic Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Choose between 5 or 10 mile distances and enjoy a post race reward of donuts and a finisher medal.

The Mt. Tammany 10 is a grueling 40-mile ultramarathon in New Jersey's Delaware Water Gap. Runners complete ten loops, each climbing over 1,000 feet to the summit of Mt. Tammany. This event promises tough, technical terrain with mountain vi..

The HAT Run 50K is a 36-year-old spring ultramarathon on the trails of Susquehanna State Park. The two-loop 50 km course mixes single-track, fields, and dirt roads with significant climbing and stream crossings. It starts and finishes at th..

Conquer the trails at Worthington State Forest in this arduous 30K or 50K+ event. Runners tackle a technical 6.7-mile loop with significant elevation. Finishers of both distances earn a commemorative award.

Join The Husky Run 5K on the scenic Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air. This walk and run event is open to all ages and abilities. Every finisher earns a limited-edition Husky medal.

Experience a unique trail run through the grounds of Genesis Church featuring a fun foam finish. Support healthcare services for the uninsured while enjoying distance options for runners, walkers, and children in York.

Run the historic 34-mile Lenape Trail from Newark to Millburn, traversing 18 parks. Choose to go solo or as a relay team, with full support including aid stations and shuttles. This charity event supports MissionCleanWater's work to provide..

A tenth annual trail event in Spring City, PA on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 5K hike over dirt trails, gravel roads and short paved sections above French Creek. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships.

Run the scenic cross country trails of Central Park in Morris County and celebrate your finish with a custom medal and a delicious empanada.

The Fool's Adventure is a ten hour foot rogaine on March 29, 2026 in Wayne, New Jersey. Competitors navigate more than 100 checkpoints across eight square miles of rugged wilderness using maps and a compass while recording checkpoint eviden..

The Montchanin Trails 5K is a trail run on March 29, 2026, at Longwood at Granogue in Wilmington, DE. The 5K course features single-track trails, hills, and varied terrain. Registration is limited to 300 participants and includes a t-shirt..

Experience a timed trail event at South Mountain Reservation featuring a 1.88 mile loop of single track and fire roads. Choose between set lap distances or timed challenges up to six hours.