Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2025-2026

Event overview The Highland Fall Scramble is a trail running event in Cooksburg, PA. The course distance is 12 Miler. The route follows the North Country Trail from the intersection of Miola Road and finishes at Shelter No. 1 in Cook Forest..

Morley's Run in Johnstown on Saturday, November 1, 2025 invites runners and walkers to a scenic 5 mile course finishing inside Peoples Natural Gas Park. Proceeds support Newspapers in Education and the route highlights local landmarks.

Event overview The North Ridge Nightmare is a Halloween-themed trail race hosted by North Park Trail Runners in North Park, Allison Park, PA. The 2025 edition is scheduled for November 1, 2025 and is based at the Rose Barn in North Park. Th..

Hit the hills at the Dirt Monster Trail Race in North Park McCandless on November 1, 2025, featuring a challenging 5 mile trail race and a 1 mile walk. Run for a cause as proceeds support Jeremiah’s Place emergency child care.

Family friendly USATF meet in Portersville on November 2, 2025. Races for all ages from 2K to 5K and every runner gets a Halloween goody bag with gourmet cinnamon swirl bread.

Run scenic, technical trails at Raccoon Creek State Park on November 8, 2025 while supporting Outdoor Immersion, a veteran community care charity. Choose a 50K, 20 mile or 5K and enjoy aid stations, veteran stories and post race hospitality..

Challenge yourself on the scenic trails of Settlers Cabin Park in Pittsburgh on November 16 with Last Trail Standing offering distances from 5K and 8 mile to 25K and 50K loops. Expect rugged singletrack, finisher medals and friendly aid sta..

Join the Seneca Valley Turkey Chase, a fast flat 5K at Graham Park on Thanksgiving Day with chip timing and age group awards. Run or walk, grab a race shirt, and bring a nonperishable food donation to support Armstrongs Breaking Bread.

Join the Farther Together Endurance Challenge at Hamar Pavilion for a family friendly day of rucking, running, or walking to support Folds of Honor Western PA. Choose a 4.7 mile loop or repeat laps for timed 4, 6, 8, or 12 hour challenges.

Run under the stars at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25, 2026, choosing a challenging 50 km or half marathon through overlooks, boulders, and steep climbs. Field limited to 250 runners so secure your spot early.

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 winding single track trails around Brady's Run Lake at the Rabid Raccoon 100 weekend, with races from a 5k to a 100 mile loop plus relays and combo events. Trail Sisters approved with great aid stations, swag and a welcoming vibe.

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.

Join Hillman Ride and Fly at Hillman State Park for a two day adventure that blends trail running and horseback racing on flowy singletrack, grass and gravel. Teams share one horse or go solo in equathons while camping under the stars.

Take on riders at Steel City Human vs Horse, a one of a kind trail endurance event at Hillman State Park. Choose 20k, 50k or 50M across single track, gravel and meadow trails with camping and a pre race safety meeting.

Run the Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a 50 mile ultramarathon on August 29, 2026 across the northern Baker Trail. Go solo or team up, tackle rugged single track and country roads, and earn one piece toward a three piece series medal.

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.

The Export 100 Trail Race will take place in Export on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run 104 miles.