Trail Running calendar near Mount Gretna 2025-2026

The 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot, held in Catonsville, Maryland, is a cherished community event celebrating health, wellness, and family. It features a cross country-style 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a 5K race, both chip timed. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere with awards..

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..

The Frosty Looper 8-Hour is an ultrarunning event held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Participants run as many laps as possible on a fast, flat 3.75-mile paved loop around the river, featuring mostly flat terrain with two hills and scenic views of the Philadelphia skyline and water...

Naked Nick is a trail running event held in Leesport, Pennsylvania, featuring 25K and 50K distances around Blue Marsh Lake. The course is primarily single-track trails (80%) with some gravel roads (20%), forming a lollipop-shaped route with a 5.5-mile out-and-back and a 4.5-mile loop. The terrain is..

The Mid-Maryland Trail Festival 50k is a 31-mile ultramarathon held at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge, Maryland. The course consists of six loops, each approximately 5.179 miles, winding through wooded trails. Participants can run the full 50k solo or form relay teams of 2 to 6 members, exchanging..

The Naked Bavarian is an affordable ultra trail running event held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. Offering 20- and 40-mile distances, the course features a lollipop loop with mostly runnable single-track trails (80%) and some gravel roads (20%), with elevation gains of approximately 2..

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..

The HAT Run 50K is a trail running event held in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The course primarily consists of single-track trails, open fields, dirt roads, and some paved sections, featuring nearly 4,400 feet of elevation gain. Runners start with a 3-mile loop followed by two 14-mile loops. A notable..

The Genesee Valley Ultra will take place in Parkton from Saturday 28 March 2026 to Sunday 29 March 2026. You can run between 6 and 24 kilometers.

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...

Run to Remember in Sykesville, MD, is a memorial running event held at Piney Run Park, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 5.25 miles, and an 8-hour challenge. The course is a scenic 5.25-mile loop through woods and meadows, with about half the route offering lake views. Runners complete multiple loops..

The Green Traill 5K is an annual running event held in Easton, Pennsylvania, specifically at the historic Easton Cemetery. Celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026, the event features a 5K run, a walk, and a kids fun run for children aged 10 and under. This unique race is notable for being the Lehigh..

The Dirty German Endurance Fest is an urban ultramarathon held within Philadelphia's Pennypack Park, a scenic area featuring trails along Pennypack Creek with diverse surfaces including soft dirt, sandy spots, single track, gravel, and some paved bike trail. The event offers 25K, 50K, and 50-mile di..

The Blue Mountain Trail Run takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, offering a scenic 10K trail race. This event features pristine singletrack trails located outside the usual ski boundaries, providing a unique running experience inaccessible to obstacle course racers. Part..