Trail Running calendar near Philadelphia 2026-2027

A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ on Thanksgiving morning with dirt, grass, and sand underfoot. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, free entry for kids 14 and under, and a portion of proceeds support Lucky..

A cross country style 3 miles race at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ, welcoming runners and walkers of varying ages. Awards for top overall finishers and multiple age groups; online registration with several payment options.

A historic Schuylkill Navy road and cross country race covering 5 and 5/8 miles of hilly and grassy terrain along Kelly Drive and Belmont Plateau. Club eligibility, multiple age divisions, team scoring, posted results and an on site awards..

The Fifth Street Cross 100 will take place in Emmaus on Friday 27 November 2026. You can run between 10 and 100 kilometers.

A multi-distance trail party in West Orange, NJ using a 5K loop with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, aid station options, accessibility support, and charity fundraising.

A community 5k run/walk and a separate competitive walking 5k at Killens Pond State Park on November 28, 2026. The event supports Milford High School Cross Country and features chip timing, awards, shirts, and post race refreshments.

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.

Celebrate the holidays with a scenic run through the historic Shawnee Inn golf course and wooded trails. Enjoy live music and a complimentary craft beer at the ShawneeCraft Brewery finish line.

Trail loop event at Holmdel Park with roughly 50 km and halfish options over repeated 4.5 mile laps; proceeds benefit MissionCleanWater.

Trail races at Governor Dick Park in Mt. Gretna on December 12, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding trail and park improvements.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

An 11K trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 featuring technical terrain, two aid stations, on site EMS, awards and variable winter conditions.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A January trail party in West Orange with a 5K loop plus timed 3 and 6 hour options, rucking divisions, and fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.

A 10 mile trail race at French Creek State Park on February 7, 2027 featuring rocky trails, two water stops, tiered entry fees and awards across age and clydesdale categories.

Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.

Timed loop event in Livingston NJ where runners aim to cover as much distance as possible in 1, 3, 6 or 12 hours on a USATF certified flat course.