Trail Running calendar near Pittsburgh 2026-2027

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.

An annual event on August 9, 2026 in Schellsburg offering a 5K run and two 5K walks. The race raises funds for memorial scholarships and features age group awards, race shirts for preregistered entrants and professional timing.

A 25K trail loop through Cook Forest State Park on August 15, 2026, featuring a climb to Cook Forest Fire Tower, riverside sections along the Clarion River, and three aid stations staffed by local high school cross country teams.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering multiple distances, a single aid station by the parking area, available race shirts, and small finisher giveaways.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail covering the northern section with about 6,200 feet of climb. Individual and relay entries are offered and free training runs are scheduled before the race.

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.

Set in the hills of Tuscarawas County, the Tuscazoar endurance races use a 25 mile loop on mostly trail and offer 100, 75, 50 and 25 mile distances with day and night options, aid stations, cupless policy, 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.

Enjoy a scenic out and back 5k run or walk along the Stonycreek River on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. This family friendly event in Johnstown supports the local trail network and offers free entry for youth participants.

A 24 hour 10K loop challenge at Moraine State Park South Shore on September 11 to 12, 2026. Runners complete repeated 10K loops on trails with about 723 feet of vertical gain per loop while aid stations and a main tent support participants.

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 point to point 50 Mile ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with a five person relay option and multiple aid stations. The event benefits the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation and finishes in Ohiopyle.

A 104 mile out and back trail race in Export, PA, covering 7,392 feet of gain along multiuse and singletrack trails in early October, with multiple aid stations, a 32 hour overall cut off and pacers allowed after Mile 62.

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.