Trail Running calendar near Shippensburg 2026-2027

A longstanding five-mile memorial run on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD, held June 6, 2026, with regular and student entries, chip timing, technical T-shirts, and awards for podium finishers.

A community trail event at Opossum Lake Park offering a 6 mile obstacle course, a 4 mile run, and a 4 mile walk on mixed terrain, with chip timing, age-group awards, and proceeds benefiting the Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy.

Experience a timed ultra marathon on technical single track trails in the Blue Mountains. Run as many 3.5 mile loops as possible through the shaded landscapes of the Bashore Scout Reservation.

Trail races in Colonel Denning State Park offering a rugged 15K and 25K with substantial elevation gain, limited to 120 runners and supported by multiple aid stations.

A three-night camp in Lock Haven focused on running real Eastern States 100 night sections with limited on-course support, lodge lodging, meals, transportation, and optional daytime clinics to practice nighttime gear, pacing, and navigation..

A community memorial 5K in Ebensburg with a new Pump & Run combining a bench press test and a 5K, a kids 150-yard fun run, and a virtual shirt option. All proceeds go to local charities and a playground project.

A trail running festival at STCC Park on June 13, 2026, featuring a one-loop 1.6 mile course and multiple chip-timed events from a kids race to 5K, 10K, 1-hour and 2-hour formats. Hosted by Timber Hill Timing.

A Juneteenth trail event in Germantown on June 19, 2026 offering 6K and 12K distances plus virtual options, with a hilly course around Button Farm and the Schaeffer Farm Trails and welcome to walkers.

A night trail relay in Paradise, PA where teams and solo runners try to complete as many loops as possible in about 3 hours and 24 minutes on a marked 2 mile course. Team batons, glow rings, headlamps and on site divisions are used.

Test your endurance on the Ghost Town Trail with distances ranging from 12k to a 50 mile ultramarathon. Journey through scenic Pennsylvania trails in this solstice event designed to challenge your mental and physical limits.

A rugged out-and-back trail race near Frederick, MD, offering a 50K and a 25K Half Cat on rocky, shaded singletrack with stream crossings, three aid stations, and mandatory on-course hydration.

Experience a scenic 5 mile trail run through Lancaster County Central Park featuring grass paths and water crossings. Compete for age group awards and enjoy a post race prize raffle in a beautiful natural setting.

Kick off the Blue Crab Bolt series at Seneca Creek State Park with scenic 5K and 10K trail runs featuring lake views and singletrack paths. Enjoy professional race support, post-run breakfast burritos, and a festive atmosphere.

A 12 hour trail event on a scenic five mile single track loop in Berkeley Springs WV, featuring technical terrain with about 750 feet elevation per loop, on-course aid stations, a post race meal and handcrafted awards.

Trail runs at Rocky Ridge County Park on June 27, 2026 offering 50K, 33.3K, 16.7K and 10K on rocky, rolling trails with repeated loops. Registration deadlines apply and proceeds support a local charity.

MCRRC Cross Country on the Farm Trail 5K is a trail race at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood MD. Non member registration is available for a $20 fee and the event is part of the club's low key race series.

A free 5K fun run on July 4, 2026 organized by Great Falls TrailBlazers. The loop course goes through the woods, meets at the Great Falls Library, is open to all ages and is pet friendly.

A themed Forrest Gump fun run at Lakeside Loop in New Town Village, Owings Mills, offering a full 4.4-mile loop or a 1-mile out-and-back option. The event is free and participants are encouraged to wear the red hat, yellow top and red short..

A point-to-point 100K trail ultramarathon through Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley, crossing Rothrock State Forest and three counties. The all-volunteer event features staffed aid stations, coordinated trail work, and a community Strava grou..

Out-and-back 5K and 10K races on the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg, plus a free kids Firecracker Race and community features. Proceeds support the Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association training facility.