Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2026-2027

A community 5K fun run at Altered Genius Brewing Co. Trailside Taproom in Imperial, PA on June 20, 2026. The untimed, open-course event includes a free craft beverage, a swag option, live music, and a raffle.

A looped trail race at Settlers Cabin Park offering distances from a scenic 10K up to 50 miles, marked single track loops, staffed aid stations, a post race cookout, and awards for top finishers.

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.

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.

A trail ultramarathon at Coopers Rock State Forest offering 50k and 25k on rocky, technical trails. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

Experience the ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania with point to point and loop races through Blue Knob State Park. Choose between 50k, half marathon, or 10k distances on technical single track and mountain trails.

A summer trail event in Penn Run offering 25K, 15K and 8K courses with wooden bowl awards, finishers' medals, post-race food and gift card prize drawings.

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A combined trail running and horseback endurance event in Burgettstown, PA where runners and riders compete on the same course from a 10k fun run to 50 miles, on single track, gravel and meadow terrain; equestrian entries are AERC sanctione..

The Hillman Ride and Fly will take place in Frankfort Springs on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 miles.

Experience the ultimate test of versatility at North Park with road and trail races. Choose a single discipline or tackle the combined challenge across the scenic lakefront and wooded switchbacks of Pennsylvania.

A 5K Run and Walk held on airfield grounds in Malvern, Ohio, routed on hard packed dirt beside a grass private runway. Registration opens April 1 and the fee is $25.

A timed 5K on August 2, 2026, as part of the Moraine State Park Regatta with a mixed road and trail course along the Sunken Garden Trail and lake views. The event includes local vendors, water sports, nature activities, and age group awards..

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village amenities.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.