Trail Running calendar near Philadelphia 2026-2027

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

A 12-hour trail endurance run on a measured five-mile loop near Reading PA, with individual and relay divisions, distance-based awards, aid stations and on-site amenities.

Trail ultrarunning weekend at Horseshoe Bend Park with a two mile loop, central base camp, and race options from 10K to 100 miles.

City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

Trail events at Hart Scout Reservation in Pennsburg include 12h, 6h and 4h timed options, a 6-mile hike and a virtual race supporting the local scouting council, run on mostly double-track and single-track wooded trails with hills and natur..

A fourth annual 5-mile trail run around Leaser Lake paired with a 100-yard youth Dragonfly Dash, family educational activities, shirts, refreshments, a midway water station, and prizes.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Timed 5k at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg on Sept 13 2026, with event swag, an on course wine pour, age group awards, and virtual options.

Experience a scenic 5K race and yoga session at Penns Woods Winery. Enjoy a chip timed course through vineyard trails and national park land followed by live music and wine.

Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon Poconos runs along the Lehigh River on the D & L Trail with a consistent net drop of about 1%. Both distances are USATF certified and finish at the Outdoor Center in Lehighton.

IM ABLE Games in Reading, PA features multiple running distances, an obstacle Kaaginator Fitness Challenge, trifecta options and adaptive divisions for athletes with physical or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Boxers' Trail 5K in Strawberry Mansion on September 19, 2026 offers run, walk, and youth options along a trail that passes forests, meadows, creeks, historic mansions and playgrounds. Proceeds support youth programs at Mander Playground..

A community running day in Lehighton with two 5K course options plus a 1 mile community walk. Preregistration includes a T shirt and swag while supplies last.

An evening ruck march on September 25, 2026 at Gov. Dick with 8 mile, 4 mile, and junior divisions; weighted rucks are required for prize eligibility and proceeds support The Knights of the Kingdom and Gov. Dick.

A 5K on the Ma & Pa Trail in Baltimore on September 26, 2026 with in-person and virtual options supporting Cancer Warriors Inc.

A single day endurance walking event through the Schuylkill Center offering 7 to 28 mile loop options and optional weighted ruck challenges.

Sundown Rundown Fifth Street Cross Edition is a lap based elimination race in Emmaus, PA on 09/26/2026. Runners repeat roughly 1.6 mile laps with tightening time cuts and self score on a public scoreboard.

A 5th annual 3.1-mile run and 1.1-mile walk at The Church of St. Andrew in Staten Island, and the first leg of the Staten Island FALL TRIFECTA.

Teams of 6 to 13 run a 26 leg relay on a one mile trail loop at The Woodlands in Philadelphia, using custom batons and a torch carrying final 0.2 mile runner.