Trail Running calendar near Ridgway 2025-2026

The Bull Dam Trail Run is a local trail running event held at Howard Eaton Reservoir / Bull Dam in North East, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three race options: a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K trail run, and a half marathon (13.1 miles) consisting of two laps of the 10K course. T..

Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run is a Cambria County Trails Series event in Johnstown, PA, offering a 5K and a 10K along the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail from Riverside to Bridge Street and the full trail respectively. The 5K is an out-and-back past the Stonycreek River with mural views near the old tro..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail ultramarathon held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, offering 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, and Marathon distances. The out-and-back course uses 25 miles of the upper Canyon section through the Pine Creek Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East and a National Natural La..

Real People Helping People Race is a community-focused nonprofit trail running event in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, centered at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion in McElhattan. It offers three trail distances: 10K, 5K, and a 2.5K Nature Trail Untimed. The 10K is a challenging wooded course with about 1500 fe..

The Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge, held in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, is the state's highest trail race, taking place atop Blue Knob Mountain at over 3,100 feet elevation. The event offers three challenging courses: a 10K "Short Course" with steep climbs and technical terrain, a 20K-25K "Medium Dis..

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..

Boulder Beast, held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, is the PA Trail Dogs' challenging trail race. The event offers a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, plus a 25K option for those seeking fewer miles. Runners navigate a famed boulder field and trails such as Goat Path, Lightning Rid..

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...

Brayden's Benefit 5k Run/Walk takes place in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at 658 Stony Fork Creek Rd at the Stony Fork Campground. The 3.1-mile course winds through grass, gravel, and dirt trails and includes two creek crossings, so participants may get their feet wet. Proceeds be..

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..

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..