Trail Running calendar near Ridgway 2025-2026

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Boulder Beast is a rugged PA Trail Dogs race featuring a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, plus a 25K option for climbers who prefer fewer miles. The route treks central Pennsylvania terrain, including a famous boulder field along Goat Path,..

The Marilla Trail Race, held at Marilla Reservoir in Bradford, Pennsylvania, offers trail running events of 14 miles and 7 miles, along with a 4-mile hike. Set amid rolling hills and dense forests, the race features clearly marked trails including gravel paths, dirt trails, and winding single track...

This 3.1-mile benefit run/walk takes place in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The course starts and ends at Stony Fork Campground and features grass, gravel, and dirt trails with two creek crossings, so participants may get their feet wet. Proceeds benefit the Chromosome 18..

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, PA, is a multi-distance running and biking event set along the scenic Ghost Town Trail and C & I Extension. Participants can choose from a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, or a fun "Couch Potato 0.0k" event. The marathon and 15-miler star..

The Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs, held in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers four concurrent trail races: 25K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The courses feature rugged single-track trails, primarily the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park, with significant elevation gains—up to 17,627 feet for the 100..

Black Forest Ultra is a 100K trail ultramarathon held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Marketed as a diabolically epic event, it features a nocturnal start with no crews, no pacers, and no spectators. The course is a lollipop with over 13,400 feet of total elevation gain, incl..

The Raven Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an adventure run returning to Central Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn. The 2025 course weaves through the Seven Mountains region with miles of single-track trails, some double-track sections, a stream crossing, and rewar..

Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race at Boal City Brewing is the third annual event in Boalsburg, PA. The event centers at Boal City Brewing (281 Old Boalsburg Road) with a 5K trail run and a Mini Monster Trail Loop for kids (.04 miles). The marked course starts on the brewery grounds, then follows a grave..

The Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run is an annual Homecoming Weekend event in Grove City, Pennsylvania (100 Campus Drive). Open to any Grove City College cross-country alum, the evening blends athletic competition with social fellowship. Participants can run a 5k or a 3k fun run; running..

The Fall Scramble at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, is an off-road running event featuring 4-mile and 8-mile race options. Held on the resort property, the race starts with a unique chairlift ride to the top of the hill. The 4-mile course is mainly downhill and considered easier, while..

Green Monster Trail Challenge in Wellsboro, PA, in the Tioga State Forest north of PA Grand Canyon, offers 15K, 25K and 50K options for runners and hikers. The course features rolling single-track, steep ascents, numerous stream crossings and technical descents through rugged mountain terrain. Eleva..

HoliMont hosts the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run at HoliMont in Ellicottville, New York. The event includes a Kids Race and a 5K Trail Run, winding through the resort’s scenic trail system and finishing at the bottom of the Exhibition Lift. A standout feature is a chairlift ride to the hilltop at..

Knights on the Run 5K is a community running event in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania (16651), located at 4934 Green Acre Rd. The day features a 5K Run/Walk on the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course, held in conjunction with the MVE PTO Craft & Vendor Fair. Set on school grounds, the event blends sport w..

Chautauqua Lake 5K Trail Run/Walk, hosted by the Chautauqua Lake Class of 2026, takes place in Mayville, New York, on the Chautauqua Lake Central School campus. The event highlights the district’s trail system with a 5K route suitable for runners and walkers alike. Now in its third year, the race of..

The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, offering runners three distance options: 12k, 25k, and 50k, with a new 50k relay team event introduced in 2025. The course features a mix of rail/trail running, dirt roads, and trails through the scenic Elk State Forest, located..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. The course uses the Lakeshore Trail loop and is advertised as a 5-mile event, though the actual distance may be about a half mile longer depending on the start/finish setup. It welco..

The Trail of Honor: Cody Myers Memorial Race is an 8-mile trail run and ruck event held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at the Sons of Italy Campground, winding through the scenic Eagleton Mine Camp Trail system. Featuring just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the route..

Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest unfolds at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA, featuring 25K and 50K trail races through rugged PA backcountry at peak fall foliage. Runners will traverse familiar PA trails—Mid State, Spiked Buck, Tiadaghton, Pesto, Panther Run—and tackle the notorious Torbert..

Trick or Trail in Ridgway, Pennsylvania offers a 12K, 6K trail race and a 2‑mile spooky walk on the Laurel Mill Ski Trail. The 6K is a single loop with roughly 425 feet of elevation; the 12K is two loops of the same rolling forest course, with surfaces of grass, ferns, rocks, dirt, and mud — not ove..