Trail Running calendar near Palmerton 2025-2026

Join Run the Glen Glow Run for a fun evening 5k through Gretna Glen's lit trails with glow sticks, headlamps, and campfire vibes. Finish with s'mores and hot cocoa while supporting Gretna Glen's programs.

Join alumni and friends for a lively 5k at Pottsville High School to support the boys and girls cross country teams. Enjoy a timed course starting and finishing on the stadium track and a casual post race gathering to reconnect and celebrat..

Brave frosty singletrack through scenic Ringwood woods with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for every trail runner. Finish with a warm post race party serving food, drinks and winter views.

Join the inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K at Mt. Cuba Center for a scenic trail through meadows, forests and rolling hills. Stay after for live music, guided nature tours, hay wagon rides and drinks amid restored native landscapes.

Tackle scenic single track and rolling climbs in the FEAR Trail Fest 5 mile at Lewis Morris Park on Nov 23, 2025. Open to first timers and seasoned trail runners, with limited spots, prizes and free course previews before race day.

Join the Schuylkill Navy Run on Thanksgiving in Philadelphia for a spirited 5 5/8 mile challenge along Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row. Expect scenic river views, rolling hills and post race awards at Fairmount Rowing Association.

Join the Fifth Street Cross on Black Friday in Emmaus for a choose your distance running and riding event from 10k to 100 mile. Start anytime, lap the festive course and add to the prize pot by bringing a six pack or $20.

Squatchy Leftovers is a scenic trail festival on November 29, 2025 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, with distances from a 50K to a kids mile on a rugged 5K loop. Expect technical singletrack, handcrafted wood medals and a ch..

Join Phoenixville's 16th annual Burn Off the Bird 5K on November 29, 2025, along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail. Run in person or virtually, grab a swag shirt and custom medal, and support local causes while enjoying a chip timed course.

The Santa's Summit 10k is a scenic and challenging trail run held at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, Virginia. The course follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of out-and-back and one-way sections. Participants..

Shake off the winter chill at the Chilly Trail Run 5K in Haverford on December 6. Enjoy scenic trails, a cozy long sleeve race shirt for pre registered runners and light post race refreshments.

Join the Winter Wonder Run 6K through the scenic trails of Institute Woods in Princeton on Saturday December 6, 2025. Enjoy a crisp cross country course with limited field size for a cozy, community race.

Tame the Tower Trail Challenge on December 13 in Lebanon, PA invites runners to tackle scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail courses and enjoy a festive community atmosphere. All proceeds support Clarence Schock Memorial Park with trail maintenanc..

Run a festive 3 mile loop along the Manayunk canal on Dec 13 and bring canned goods to support North Light Community Center. Try Brooks shoes, sip hot chocolate and show up in your most festive holiday gear.

Join the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2 on Saturday December 13 in South Orange for scenic looped trail races through South Mountain Reservation. Choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 mile and enjoy hilly single track, a giveaway and day of registration.

Celebrate the season at the Minty Miler in Jim Thorpe on Saturday December 13, 2025. This family friendly one hour run or walk loops Penn Forest Park with minty treats, mugs while supplies last, and age group awards.

Naked Nick is a scenic trail race at Blue Marsh Lake near Leesport PA offering 25K and 50K distances on mostly single track with challenging climbs. Expect rustic trail conditions and gourmet post race fare from a chef and pastry chef.

Frosty Looper is an 8 hour timed run at Cooper River Park near Philly around a fast 3.75 mile loop with skyline views. Run as many laps as you can, enjoy aid station food and vegan options, bring a reusable cup, and take custom race swag.

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.

Run the Last Supper 100k in Roxbury NJ on Dec 27, starting at Horseshoe Lake. Choose solo or relay teams up to 10 and tackle scenic trails and lakeside roads for a winter ultramarathon adventure.