Trail Running calendar near Portersville 2026-2027

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Join the Frozen Goat Loop, a noncompetitive trail run at North Park Ice Rink in Wexford, PA. Choose 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile loops or a 20 to 25 mile continuous route, then warm up inside with coffee, pastries and a chili cook off.

A non-timed four mile trail run at Asbury Woods in Fairview, PA on February 22, 2026. Participants can run, walk, or snowshoe and enjoy post-race chili and beverages.

Run the Olde Girdled Grit Trail Run on February 28 2026 in Concord Township Ohio, a scenic trail half marathon with two, three and four person relay options. Finishers receive a medal, long sleeve swag and post race soup and sandwich.

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

Three out and back trail races on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Canal Fulton OH. Distances are 25K, 50K and 50 miles, with aid stations, a 50 50 entry drawing, one drop bag for the 50 mile race and a 14 hour cutoff.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

A community fundraising 5K and walk in Pittsburgh supporting pulmonary hypertension research, featuring multiple age categories, kids runs and a virtual participation option.

A half marathon and a 5K on the Yough River Trail in Elizabeth Township on April 18, 2026, with a flat crushed limestone course, medals for finishers, pacers in the half, and proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

Dirty Dash is a trail 10k and half marathon at Shelterhouse Picnic Area in South Chagrin Reservation on April 18, 2026. The race is part of the Dirty Trail Series and includes finisher swag, awards, and donations to Cleveland Metroparks.

A superhero themed 5K and 10K in Wheeling supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates. Flat paved out and back on the Wheeling Creek Rail Trail with family friendly atmosphere and costume recognition.

Point to point races of 20, 15, and 10 miles follow a converted rail trail and finish at Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center in Painesville on April 19, 2026. Races are chip timed and include a medal, shirt, and post race pancakes..

Run a scenic 25k+ single loop through Brady's Run Park on April 25, 2026 with rolling trails, rooty rocky sections and about 2300 feet of climbing. Trail Sisters approved with pancakes, cinnamon rolls and maple syrup at the finish.

Join the 5th Annual Tree Hugger Trail Run at Goodell Gardens in Edinboro on May 2, 2026 for a scenic 5K or kids run through winding woodland trails and boardwalks. Earn a wooden finisher token, help the garden, and win a native tree.

A gnome themed trail race at Camp Tuscazoar with roughly 9 miles, 25k and 50k on single track and bridle trails. The course includes hidden gnomes to spot, staffed aid stations, cupless support, and a 10 hour cut off.

Trail event at Moraine State Park with four options: 20 mile run/endurance hike, 50K, 50 mile ultramarathon, and a five-person 50 mile relay. Courses are out-and-back on the Glacier Ridge section and all finishers receive medallions.

Run scenic Oil Creek State Park on 5 mile, 13 mile, or stacked 5 plus 13 mile routes starting and finishing at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville. Proceeds benefit Friends of Drake Well and finishers get shirts, awards, and food.

A road and rail trail event in Johnstown on May 23, 2026 offering 14 mile, 8 mile and 5K routes that pass through Staple Bend Tunnel and finish at Peoples Natural Gas Park near the Stone Bridge.

Tackle wooded trails at Settlers Cabin Park on May 23, 2026 with Rise Up Hero Trail Runs, offering 50K, 25K, 8 Miler and 5K distances for runners and hikers. Rocky, rooty singletrack, medals for all finishers and timing provided.

Fools on May 23, 2026 at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula OH offers trail formats from a 10k to an 8 hour format with fully stocked aid stations and age group awards. The course is nearly all trail with singletrack and hills.