Trail Running calendar near Mount Pleasant 2026-2027

A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.

Muddy Dash in Pittsburgh is a family friendly mud run 5K at Switchback MX with obstacles, mud pits, slides, a pre party and an after party with music and food. Packet pickup is available the day before and spectators enter free.

A trail race at Montour Woods near Coraopolis offering a Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and 50K on twisty singletrack with notable elevation gain, aid stations roughly every 3-4 miles, and proceeds supporting the Hollow Oak Land Trust.

A community 5K out-and-back along the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail in Riverside, running beside the Stonycreek River with placement medals for top adult and youth finishers and proceeds supporting the Friends of the Trails program.

A 24 hour 10K loop challenge at Moraine State Park South Shore on September 11 to 12, 2026. Runners complete repeated 10K loops on trails with about 723 feet of vertical gain per loop while aid stations and a main tent support participants.

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A second annual 5K at Cacapon State Park benefiting the Humane Society of Morgan County, offering in-person run and walk options plus a virtual entry. New course, awards ceremony, and a free post race pup swim in the lake.

A six hour loop challenge on shaded single track trails in North Park near Deer Browse 2 Pavilion in Allison Park PA. Runners complete as many 2 mile loops as they wish, earn a raffle ticket per loop, and top male and female loopers receive..

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A 5K on Rails to Trails and a half marathon through the hills around New Bethlehem on September 19, 2026. Both races start and finish at the South Bethlehem Borough Building and are timed.

A point to point 50 Mile ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with a five person relay option and multiple aid stations. The event benefits the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation and finishes in Ohiopyle.

A 104 mile out and back trail race in Export, PA, covering 7,392 feet of gain along multiuse and singletrack trails in early October, with multiple aid stations, a 32 hour overall cut off and pacers allowed after Mile 62.

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.

A multi-event trail day around Duman Lake County Park featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5 kilometer options including an adaptive 5k, a novelty 0.0K, and a group bicycle ride on the Ghost Town Trail.

Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council pro..

A chip timed 5k run and walk at Thistlethwaite Vineyards on October 3, 2026, featuring a two loop cross country course and a finish line pour of wine. The event includes race swag, age group awards, and supports the Humane Society of Greene..

A six hour timed trail event at Brady's Run Park on a 2.1 mile loop featuring steep opening climbs, ridgeline single track and technical switchback descents. Open to solo runners and two person relay teams with awards for top finishers.

Experience a classic cross country race on the trails of North Park during the autumn foliage season. Enjoy 20k, 10k, and 5k distances featuring handmade bamboo medals and traditional folk dancing.

A community 5K run and walk on the Five Star Trail in Greensburg, PA, held October 10, 2026, with a mostly flat course and proceeds supporting a memorial scholarship fund for local Christian education.