Trail Running calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Experience a scenic race through the vineyards and country roads of Hammonton. Enjoy a flat course followed by a courtyard party featuring live music, wood fired pizza, and award winning wine.

A community run and family walk on October 10, 2026 in Pottstown, PA featuring a 5K, a 10-mile route that crosses Douglassville Bridge, and a roughly 1-mile family loop along the Schuylkill River Trail.

A point to point trail race on October 10, 2026 in Slatington, PA featuring a new 10 km course that finishes 1,000 vertical feet above the Lehigh Gap. The route includes singletrack, technical sections, and varied terrain.

Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.

Trail-based multi-distance races on the towpaths in Upper Black Eddy, PA, with aid stations, onsite tent camping, awards, and donations to local preservation groups.

A community 5K at Duke Island Park on October 10, 2026, run on a flat, paved trail alongside the Raritan River. Proceeds support Family & Community Services of Somerset County, which provides mental health and addiction services.

Two measured trail races at Evansburg State Park on October 11, 2026, with **14K** and **6.5K** options, water stops, age-group awards, and a mostly flat, runnable course.

Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.

A trail running festival at Lums Pond State Park on October 17, 2026, offering 12K and 24K laps plus 12-hour solo and relay formats, chip timing, aid stations, event clothing, and post-race food.

A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.

A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.

A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.

The Livingston Oval Marathon will take place in Livingston on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

A community 5K and 1 mile fun run and walk at Tamaqua Area High School on October 17, 2026, raising funds for a memorial scholarship.

Trail and 5K races at Hillside Park on October 18, 2026, benefit a free mammography program. A kids fun run for ages 5 to 12 is included, with chili and vegetarian food and timing by Compuscore.

The 4th annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K at Fenton Lane Park on October 18, 2026 features a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile Fun Dash, supports local charities, offers custom race shirts and age group awards.

Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.

Trail ultramarathon in Titusville, NJ with 50K and 25K courses that start and finish at Washington Crossing Park. The 50K features technical Rock Hopper trails and multiple aid stations.