Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2026-2027

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

A point to point 50 mile ultramarathon on the northern Baker Trail near Vowinckel and Brookville PA, featuring 6,200 feet of climbing, individual and relay entries, aid stations, medal series rewards, and pre race training runs.

A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.

A community road event on August 30, 2026 at McCahill Park in Pittsburgh with a 5K and a 1 Mile race; every finisher receives a medal and t-shirts are available as an add-on.

A trail-based endurance event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, run on a 25 mile loop with multiple distances including night options. The race features cupless aid stations, drop bag service, pacer rules, and finish awards.

Muddy Dash in Pittsburgh is a family friendly mud run 5K at Switchback MX with obstacles, mud pits, slides, a pre party and an after party with music and food. Packet pickup is available the day before and spectators enter free.

A trail race at Montour Woods near Coraopolis offering a Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and 50K on twisty singletrack with notable elevation gain, aid stations roughly every 3-4 miles, and proceeds supporting the Hollow Oak Land Trust.

A 5K run and walk on the Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown, PA, following a riverside out and back route with on-course water stations, timed results, and awards; youth entries ages 17 and under are free.

A 24 hour 10K loops challenge at Moraine State Park near Portersville PA on September 11 to 12, 2026, where runners stack as many almost 10K laps as they can on a loop with about 723 feet of vertical gain.

Trail ultramarathons of 25K and 50K around scenic Mill Creek Park in Youngstown featuring mostly single track trails, rocky and rooted terrain, a rugged stream crossing, and staffed aid stations.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A six hour loop challenge on shaded single track trails in North Park near Deer Browse 2 Pavilion in Allison Park PA. Runners complete as many 2 mile loops as they wish, earn a raffle ticket per loop, and top male and female loopers receive..

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A 5K on Rails to Trails and a half marathon through the hills around New Bethlehem on September 19, 2026. Both races start and finish at the South Bethlehem Borough Building and are timed.

A community 5K run and walk in Leechburg that follows mixed pavement and trail and crosses the Kiskiminetas River. Proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

A point to point trail event on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail featuring a roughly 50 Mile course and a five person relay, with multiple staffed aid stations and significant elevation change finishing in Ohiopyle.

Two mile obstacle run at Alameda Park on September 26, 2026 featuring twenty two obstacles including a mud pit, foam run and car wash. Proceeds support local Butler Area School District programs.

A 104 mile out and back trail race in Export PA that follows the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail and local park single track routes. Aid stations, heated bathrooms and a 32 hour cut off support participants.

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.