Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2026-2027

A 5-mile urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling with 20+ obstacles, heats of up to 175 people, and a post-race party. Open to participants aged 16 and older on May 24, 2026.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio, with parking and awards hosted at Yellowbrick on 39. The mostly grass course includes mulched and dirt sections and features varied terrain.

Opening Night of a three-part mid-week trail race series in Frick Park, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. Choose a 5K or 10K with start and finish on Reynolds Street near the Frick Museum parking lot.

Experience the diverse trails of Bradys Run Park with distances ranging from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra. Runners navigate scenic single track and gravel roads through hills and streams in this multi day event.

Experience the only ultramarathon in North Park at the South Ridge Trail Challenge. Choose from multiple distances including a 5K and a 50K relay through the scenic trails of Western Pennsylvania.

A course-free orienteering scavenger hunt through Frick Park with 10 or 20 checkpoint options and phones allowed. Local pizza and a brewery pop-up appear on Reynolds Street; registration by April 30 guarantees a race shirt.

A 10th annual fundraising 5K by Quota of Indiana offering an in-person race on June 6 and a virtual option June 6 to June 20, with proceeds supporting local scholarships.

Final race in the Frick Park Trail Race Series in Pittsburgh on one of the longest nights of the year. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy post-race pizza and beer vendors on Reynolds Street.

Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle PA on June 13, 2026 features point to point trail races along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, with 70.5 mile and 50K individual and relay options and published entry limits.

A community memorial 5K in Ebensburg with a new Pump & Run combining a bench press test and a 5K, a kids 150-yard fun run, and a virtual shirt option. All proceeds go to local charities and a playground project.

Muddy Princess Pittsburgh is a 5K women only obstacle mud run at Switchback MX on June 14, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Volunteer roles include benefits such as race entry a..

Tuscazoar Raw on June 20, 2026 is a trail event at Camp Tuscazoar with 25K, 50K and 100K options. The course uses a 19 mile and a 12 mile loop to form a figure eight and includes multiple aid stations and crew access.

Test your endurance on the Ghost Town Trail with distances ranging from 12k to a 50 mile ultramarathon. Journey through scenic Pennsylvania trails in this solstice event designed to challenge your mental and physical limits.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.

An untimed 5 km fun run that starts and ends at Altered Genius Brewing Trailside Taproom on June 20, 2026, featuring a mapped course, a complimentary craft beverage, event swag or pint glass, live music, and a raffle benefiting 412 FOOD RES..

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

A community run in Ebensburg featuring 5K and 10K out and back courses on the Ghost Town Trail plus a free kids Firecracker Race; all proceeds support the Cambria County firefighters training facility.

A new trail event on the Coal & Coke Trail near Mt Pleasant, PA, offering 30- and 10-mile options on a flat, crushed-gravel 5 mile out-and-back loop with two aid stations, handmade medals, and a raccoon theme.

Trail races through Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, PA, featuring single track, water crossings, natural obstacles, and varied elevation. Two distance options are offered: 10K and 20K.

Experience a unique night run on a flat 5k trail course in Apollo. Carry a light to guide your way on this out and back route and enjoy shuttled transport from the designated parking area.