Trail Running calendar near Philadelphia 2026-2027

A community 5K and 1 mile kids run in West Grove PA on September 26 2026 supporting Avon Grove High School cross country with a three-loop grass course and race-day refreshments.

A fall trail event at Rock Hollow Woods on September 26, 2026 featuring a wheel measured 5K and a 1 mile all ages fun run walk with pre-registration required.

A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.

A dog friendly fundraising event at Bellevue State Park on September 27, 2026 featuring a scenic 5K and a one mile Mutt Mile, with race timing, awards for dogs and people, vendors, a costume contest, and merchandise.

A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.

A community event at Cornwall Elementary with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. The non-timed event includes a free family festival after the runs with food and an outdoor movie, with proceeds to the school PTO.

Run-a-Muck in Newtown Square, PA features a 5K and a 1.5-mile mucker with family activities and proceeds supporting Willistown land conservation.

Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.

A non-profit, ninja warrior style obstacle course in Mullica Hill, NJ with an approximately 4 mile course and 12 tiered obstacles. Individual and team scoring uses tiered points and age rules require adult accompaniment for 10 to 14 year ol..

A six week 5K cross country series in Monmouth County parks with team and age group scoring, series prizes and both pre registration and event day registration.

A community run and walk at Heebner Park supporting the Methacton Backpack Program. The event features a professionally timed 5K on a trail course and an untimed 1.5K kids run for ages 12 and under.

A fourth-annual trail event at Glenroy Preserve with looped 5 mile, 25K, and 50K courses featuring mixed technical terrain, multiple creek crossings, four aid stations, and post-race food and beer for 21 plus.

A 50K trail ultramarathon around Blue Marsh Lake near Reading PA with a 9 hour limit, seven themed aid stations, camping, and a four leg relay option.

Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.

A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Experience a scenic race through the vineyards and country roads of Hammonton. Enjoy a flat course followed by a courtyard party featuring live music, wood fired pizza, and award winning wine.

A community run and family walk on October 10, 2026 in Pottstown, PA featuring a 5K, a 10-mile route that crosses Douglassville Bridge, and a roughly 1-mile family loop along the Schuylkill River Trail.

A point to point trail event in Slatington, PA on October 10, 2026 featuring a 10k and a 2 Mile Scramble with a finish 1,000 vertical feet above the Gap.

Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.