Trail Running calendar near Philadelphia 2024-2025

The Cancer Warriors 5k trail run will take place on September 21, 2024, at the Ma & Pa Trail in Baltimore, MD. Participants can choose to run the 5k in person or virtually as a "ghost runner" and have the option to add a t-shirt to their registration. The event supports cancer research institutions,..

The Conestoga Trail Run is a challenging 10-mile trail race in Holtwood, PA, known for its brutal, rocky, and challenging trails. The course offers beautiful hilltop views of the Susquehanna River, clear feeder streams, and huge rock formations. Participants must be 14 years or older to enter, and t..

The City Invincible Track Ultra is a 12 & 24-hour race held at a new track facility in Camden, NJ, offering stunning views of the Ben Franklin bridge and Philly skyline. The event is USATF certified and sanctioned, with plans to apply for IAU Bronze Labeling. Registration is limited, with no deferra..

The Kettle Cooker Five & Dime trail run will take place on October 6th, 2023, at Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham, PA. Participants can choose between a 5-mile, 10-mile, or both distances with staggered start times. The event includes chip timing, a soft race tee, aid stations, a complimentary beer po..

The Blues Cruise 50K Trail Ultramarathon in Reading, PA offers a 31-mile loop with varied terrain suitable for both first-time ultra runners and seasoned athletes. The course includes fields, rolling hills, single track, and a major climb known as the "Ski Slope." New for 2024 is a 4-person ultra re..

Participants can enjoy a beautiful Autumn morning at the 9th annual 5k Trail Race, featuring professional chip timing, a lively festival area with music, a chili cook-off, and post-race food and beverages. The race takes runners through scenic and challenging trails, including woods, streams, and hi..

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center 10k trail run is set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA. The event offers both a 10k and a 2 Mile Scramble race. Participants can expect a challenging course with new twists and turns, including a mountain top finish on the ..

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon event held at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, New Jersey. Participants can choose from 24-hour, 12-hour, or 6-hour options, with the main event being 24 consecutive 5K runs totaling 74.4 miles. The trail consists of hard packed dirt, grass, sand, loose dirt, an..

The MuleSkinner Endurance Races will take place on October 19, 2024, in Upper Black Eddy, PA, offering a 50 Miler, 50K, and Marathon distances. The course will primarily be on the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath, providing amazing views throughout the run. Registration is open from May 24th to Se..

The Ridley Creek State Park 25K trail run will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM in Glen Mills, PA. The course is a technical single loop with 1800' of climbing, featuring steep accents, rocky descents, and smooth single-track trails through the 2,600-acre State Park. Runne..

Chasing Rabbits is an overnight Halloween themed trail race held at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope, NJ. Participants can complete as many 5-mile loops as possible within 12 hours, with +800ft of elevation gain per loop. Special milestone awards are given for hitting 50K, 50 miles, and 1..

The Sunning at Sunfish Pond trail run offers two distances: a 30K and a 50K+. The route consists of a challenging 6.7-mile loop with approximately 1,750 feet of vertical ascent. The 30K event completes the loop three times, while the 50K+ event completes it five times. Both events are designed to be..

The 10th Annual Dire Wolf Trail Run offers both a 5-mile and a 10-mile race at Wolf's Hollow County Park in Atglen, PA. The challenging course includes hills, rocks, roots, a rugged downhill switchback, and a shallow creek crossing. The event welcomes runners of all speeds and abilities, with procee..

The WXT Ultra is a trail run event in Titusville, NJ, offering both a 50K and a 25K race. The course starts and ends in Washington Crossing Park, with the 25K+ route mostly on single track trails and a finish on the historic Continental Trail. The 50K course includes technical sections like Rock Hop..

The Long Run - Fall Back is a trail run event taking place at Jacobsburg State Park in Wind Gap, PA. Participants can choose between a 5-mile loop, a 3-hour event, or a 6-hour event, all featuring a mix of single track and gravel trails with 450 feet of elevation change. The course for Fall Back is ..

The NYC Trail Mix is a trail run event in Staten Island, NY, offering a 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon distances. The event benefits the Greenbelt Conservancy and showcases over 35 miles of trails in Staten Island. The course takes runners through unique locations like Blood Root Valley, High Rock..

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race is set to take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. Participants can choose to run/hike a 5K, 10K, 25K, or 50K trail. The event supports the non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail, which provides cost-free th..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is set to take place on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Lebanon, PA. The event offers three different distances - 5k, 10k, and 10-mile races, catering to all levels of runners, hikers, and walkers. Participants can expect a challe..

The Frosty Looper is an 8-hour race held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ, featuring a fast and flat 3.75-mile loop with great views of the Philadelphia skyline and the water. Runners can aim to set a personal record or tackle their first ultra on this course. The event takes place on Sunday, ..

The Naked Nick trail run takes place on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Leesport, PA, offering both 50K and 25K distances. The race starts at the Day Use Area on Palisades Drive and features a course along the trails of Blue Marsh Lake. With a mix of single track trails and gravel roads, runners can e..