Trail Running calendar near Murrysville 2026-2027

A 5k run and 5k walk on the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA, held as the opening event of the Newton River Festival. The festival also features food and crafts vendors, games, live music and fireworks.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

A trail race in Mill Creek Park on September 12, 2026 offering one-loop **25K** and two-loop **50K** courses on mostly single-track trails with staffed aid stations and marked routes.

A 104 mile out and back trail ultramarathon in Export, Pennsylvania following the Westmoreland Heritage Trail and West Penn Trail through parks and reserves. The course has 7,392 ft of gain, a 32 hour cutoff, and staffed aid stations.

A cross country race and walk in North Park near Pittsburgh offering 20k, 10k and 5k trail courses. The event supports an orphanage in the Philippines and features handmade bamboo medals plus a folk dance performance.

Trail race at Rocky Gap State Park offering 25K, 50K and relay options across three loops with lake views, singletrack and varied climbs; base camp and aid stations support runners on each loop.

A Halloween themed trail race in Allison Park on October 24, 2026, offering 6.66K and 13K distances. Participants receive a trick or treat bag and a premium race shirt.

Celebrate Halloween with the Quarry Shack 5 Miler in Vintondale, a scenic 5 mile run or walk along the Ghosttown Trail. Enjoy a friendly out and back course with chip timing and post-race awards.

A trail event at Settlers Cabin Park near Pittsburgh on November 14, 2026 offering 5K, 8 mile, 25K and 50K distances on wooded trails with aid stations, finisher medals and a 15.5 mile loop course option.