Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2025-2026

The Run For The Trail 7K Run and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place in Dilltown, Pennsylvania, starting at the Ghost Town Trail Access. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, this event supports Indiana County Parks and Trails. Participants can choose between a 7K run or a 2-mile fun run/walk, with family disco..

The 4th Annual Lakeview XC Sailors' Summer Shuffle is a 5K running event held in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, featuring an out-and-back course around the scenic Lake Wilhelm Marina and bike trail. Alongside the main race, there is a half-mile kids race designed for children aged 10 and under. Participa..

The Jacob Hershberger 8th Annual Memorial Run, held in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, is a 5K event featuring a run and two walking options: a Challenge Walk and an Easy Walk. The run and Challenge Walk take place on a scenic, rolling hills course with grass and gravel trails, suitable for both beginner..

The Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge, held in Cook Forest State Park near Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, is a celebrated 25-kilometer (16.5-mile) trail race known for its stunning natural setting and challenging terrain. Since 2018, this event has attracted trail runners to experience a rugged loop course..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim is a unique 30K open water swimming event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traversing the city's three rivers: the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny. Starting at Point State Park, swimmers navigate out-and-back segments in each river, supported by powered escort boats..

The St. Vincent College Dr. Andy Herr Alumni Race, held in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a community-focused running event welcoming alumni, students, faculty, friends, family, and current cross country runners of St.Vincent College. The race features multiple distances, including a 5K run, a new 1.6-mi..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon held on the scenic Baker Trail in Pennsylvania, featuring a challenging point-to-point course with 7,800 feet of elevation gain. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecam..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event held at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, West Virginia. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, it offers multiple distance options including 5 miles, 10 miles, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The course features a moderately difficult..

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, held annually at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features challenging trail runs through the scenic hills of Tuscarawas County. The course is a 25-mile loop, 95% on trails, with most of the race on camp property and a 5.5-mile section on private land. Distances offered i..

The Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic (YUTC) is a scenic trail running event held at Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, Ohio, the second largest urban park in the U.S. The race offers two distances: a 25K single loop and a 50K double loop around the park. The course is 95% single track, featuring mature tree..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..

Pain in Moraine is a 24-hour trail running event held at Moraine State Park's South Shore in Portersville, Pennsylvania. The race features nearly perfect 10K loops (6.2 miles) with about 723 feet of vertical gain, covering Pleasant Valley, Hilltop, and Sunken Garden trails. Runners can complete as m..

The FAAP Fall Classic is a cross-country race and walk held annually in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year in 2025, the event features 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, partly running along the scenic Rachel Carson Trail during the early fall foliage season. The race start..

The Chase the Cougar 5K is an inaugural running event held at the Somerset Historical Center in Somerset, Pennsylvania. This race features a 5-kilometer cross country course designed by Dave Mapes, offering participants a scenic and challenging route. The event supports the North Star Cross Country..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring a unique 5K wooded trail run with multiple race options. Participants can choose a standard trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team ob..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K trail race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 event features a point-to-point course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..

The Lake & Leaf Shuffle will take place in Swanton on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 6 and 12 miles.

The Export 100 Trail Run is a challenging 101-mile out-and-back ultramarathon held in western Pennsylvania, featuring the scenic Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail, Morosini Preserve, Duff, and Pleasant Valley Parks. Set during October's vibrant fall foliage, the course offers approximatel..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, PA, is a multi-distance running and biking event set along the scenic Ghost Town Trail and C & I Extension. Participants can choose from a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, or a fun "Couch Potato 0.0k" event. The marathon and 15-miler star..

Scouting the Moon is an annual trail running event held at Clearview Pavilion in Moon Park, Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it features two race distances: a 5K run/walk through Moon Park and a more challenging 10K trail run through Montour Woods. Hosted by Scouts BSA Tro..