Trail Running calendar near Montoursville 2025-2026

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

Tröegs Rugged Trail 5K Run for Conservation takes place at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Arts in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. It offers two routes: the Rugged Trail 5K, featuring a 700-foot elevation climb through Berry Mountain woods, and the HopBack Trail for beginners along the Wiconisco Creek..

Boulder Beast takes place on September 20, 2025 in Lock Haven, PA on Bald Eagle Mountain. The start and finish are at the Castanea Township Fire Company picnic grounds. The course features a notable boulder field and runs on trails named Goat Path, Lightning Ridge, Gut Check, Black Diamond, Crossov..

This 3.1-mile benefit run/walk takes place in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The course starts and ends at Stony Fork Campground and features grass, gravel, and dirt trails with two creek crossings, so participants may get their feet wet. Proceeds benefit the Chromosome 18..

The 54th Annual Switchback Scamper in Jim Thorpe, PA, offers a 10k Run and 5k Walk. The point-to-point course begins in Summit Hill, traversing two miles of streets, about 2.5 miles of gravel and grass trails, a short highway-to-trail section, and finishes on pavement at Match Chunk Lake Park. A key..

Red Barn Challenge, now in its sixth year, takes place October 3-4, 2025 at The Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The event offers 24-, 12-, and 6-hour ultramarathon formats run on a one-mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds and fields. The course gains about 70 feet of elevation per..

Cornwall Elementary 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly event held at Cornwall Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The race offers two distances—a 5K and a 1-mile fun run—on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. Now in its 11th year, it invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate..

The Blues Cruise is a 50K trail ultramarathon held near Reading, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. The scenic 31-mile loop circles Blue Marsh Lake, featuring varied terrain including fields, rolling hills, single track, and less than half a mile of public road. The course inclu..

Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail ultramarathon held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Marketed as a diabolically epic event, it features a nocturnal start with no crews, no pacers, and no spectators. The course is a lollipop with over 13,400 feet of total elevation gain, incl..

Think Big Trail Challenge takes place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority trails around Mosquito Valley Road. The event offers distances, 5K and 10K, routed through a mix of singletrack, forest paths, rolling climbs, and fast descents. The Bluebird Trail fini..

The Raven Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an adventure run returning to Central Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn. The 2025 course weaves through the Seven Mountains region with miles of single-track trails, some double-track sections, a stream crossing, and rewar..

Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race at Boal City Brewing is the third annual event in Boalsburg, PA. The event centers at Boal City Brewing (281 Old Boalsburg Road) with a 5K trail run and a Mini Monster Trail Loop for kids (.04 miles). The marked course starts on the brewery grounds, then follows a grave..

The PYO Glow Run is a family-friendly 5K glow-in-the-dark fundraiser held in Athens, Pennsylvania, at Athens Valley Playland (2 South River Street). The event takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Participants can run or walk the illuminated course, with a Spirit Walk option.The route follows t..

The Ives Run Trail Challenge is a 4-mile trail race held at the Ives Run Recreation Area in Tioga, Pennsylvania. The course features varied terrain, offering a technical yet approachable route for runners of different abilities. This annual event occurs on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Stephenh..

Lehigh Gap Nature Center hosts a 10k trail run and a 2 mile scramble in Slatington, Pennsylvania. The loop starts and finishes at the Nature Center, weaving through the center’s trails and key segments of the D&L Trail. Runners enjoy a flat start, a short steep ascent on the Bobolink Trail, fern-lin..

The Green Monster Trail Challenge is a trail race in Wellsboro, PA, set in the mountains of the Tioga State Forest north of the PA Grand Canyon. The event on October 12, 2025, offers three distance options and varied terrain. The course includes rolling single-track trails, steep climbs, stream cro..

The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, offering runners three distance options: 12k, 25k, and 50k, with a new 50k relay team event introduced in 2025. The course features a mix of rail/trail running, dirt roads, and trails through the scenic Elk State Forest, located..

The Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash is a family-friendly fall event held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This spooky-themed 5K run challenges participants to outrun zombies on a twilight trail, with medals awarded to top finishers..

The Little Pine 5-Miler is a trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA. The course uses the Lakeshore Trail loop around the lake. The listed distance is 5 miles, though the actual course will be about a half mile longer depending on the start and finish locations for race day. The..

The Trail of Honor: Cody Myers Memorial Race is an 8-mile trail run and ruck event held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at the Sons of Italy Campground, winding through the scenic Eagleton Mine Camp Trail system. Featuring just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the route..