Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2025-2026

Join the Ugly Sweater 5K at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale for a festive flat out and back on the Panhandle Trail, plus a 1 mile fun walk. Finishers get medals and the first 150 5K registrants score a free ugly Christmas hat.

Ring in 2026 with a 5K or 1 mile family fun walk along the flat Panhandle Trail in Oakdale, PA. Enjoy age group awards, a pacer to help hit target times, and a commemorative mug for the first 150 registrants.

Which event would you like summarized? Choose one: Green Mile Loop Challenge, North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race, Frozen Goat Challenge, or Winterfells Challenge.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

UltraTrax Wisp at Wisp Resort in McHenry MD on April 11, 2026 invites runners to tackle 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile loops over scenic ridgelines and ski runs with almost 2,000 ft of climbing. Aid, timing, finisher swag and a post race party await.

Experience Coopers Rock by night with 50 km and half marathon routes across scenic overlooks and boulder fields. Technical singletrack and big climbs offer a challenging, intimate trail running experience.

The Tapped For Sap Trail Race 25k will take place in Beaver Falls on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 25 kilometers.

Push your limits at the Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour, a timed challenge on a scenic loop through rugged trails and waterfalls. Enjoy stocked aid stations, local artist shirts, and support for Innocent Lives Foundation.

Running with My Gnomies at Camp Tuscazoar offers scenic trail routes of 50K, 25K and a 9ish option through rolling camp hills. Enjoy single track trails, aid stations, a cupless policy and a playful gnome finisher medal.

Run or walk the TuscParks Norma Johnson Center 5K Follow the Flock on May 25, 2026 in Dover for a scenic trail through grassy paths and rolling hills. Awards, door prizes and a guaranteed shirt if you register by May 3 make it fun for all l..

Tackle winding single track trails and scenic gravel roads around Brady's Run Lake at Rabid Raccoon 100. Distances from a 5k and obstacle run to 62 mile and 100 mile challenges mean fun for every runner.

Tuscazoar Raw invites trail runners to tackle rugged, scenic loops at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover OH with 25K, 50K and a demanding 100K with 10,500 feet of climbing. Enjoy aid station support, a race shirt, beer ticket and finisher medal.

Experience a unique blend of trail running and horseback riding at Hillman State Park near Pittsburgh. Teams can take on Ride and Tie or Equathon distances from 6 to 30 miles over flowy singletrack, grass and gravel in a scenic two day even..

Join the Roaring Run Race to the Moon, a lively night 5k walk or run in Apollo, PA. Enjoy a flat out and back trail under the stars, just bring a light and celebrate a fun community evening.

Experience Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park in Burgettstown, where runners and riders race side by side on scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails. Choose 20k, 50k or 50 mile distances and enjoy a unique race day.

Take on the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 mile northern course, a point to point ultramarathon through scenic single track, roads and 6,200 feet of climbing. Enter solo or with a relay team for a memorable summer challenge.

Take on a 30K open water swim across Pittsburgh's three rivers, starting at Point State Park with full boat and kayak support. This annual late August event raises funds to help families cover infant cardiothoracic surgery costs.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race near Dover Ohio centers on a rugged 25 mile loop with distances from 25 to 100 miles. Day and night options, staffed aid stations and drop bag support make it a true ultrarunning challenge.

Which event would you like summarized? Choose one: Green Mile Loop Challenge, North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race, Frozen Goat Challenge, or Winterfells Challenge.

Join the Newton River Festival 5k in West Newton for a scenic 5k run or walk along the Gap Trail to kick off the river festival. Stick around for food, crafts, live music and fireworks for a full day of fun.