Trail Running calendar near Shippensburg 2026-2027

A trail-style 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont on August 29, 2026, with rugged terrain, steep sections, and winding paths; virtual entries available with different medal and shirt options.

A trail festival at Furnace Run Park with a 5K loop on mixed surfaces and a planned longer trail. Chip timing, awards by gun time, and proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks.

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

Opening Night 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA opens the cross country season with races for middle and high school divisions, a spectator friendly course, music and food. Course updates and awards info will be announced in May 2026.

Experience a scenic trail race through Camp Mt. Luther with 5k and 10k double loop options. This event features a kids fun run, finisher awards for all participants, and supports a local cause in memory of Rev. Glenn Heasley.

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.

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

Experience the 15th annual Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in Seven Valleys. Choose between the 5K or 10K courses and explore the natural landscapes preserved by the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk is the second annual 3.1 miles run, walk, and virtual event at Cacapon State Park on September 12, 2026. The wooded cross country course passes the upper lake and ends with awards and a free pup swim.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Boulder Beast on September 19, 2026 in Lock Haven, PA is a trail event on Bald Eagle Mountain featuring a boulder field and varied terrain. It offers about 24 miles with 6000 feet of gain or a 25K option and limits entries to 600.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover PA offering a 40 mile ultra, a team relay and a 25K. The looped course mixes singletrack, fields and lakeshore and includes a stocked aid station.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Run for conservation at the Ned Smith Center with a choice between a 5k creek-side trail or a 700-foot mountain climb followed by a festival with live music and local beer.

Trail event at Pine Grove Furnace State Park near Gardners PA offering 50K, 20 Miler, and Half Marathon courses. Trails combine single track, ridgelines, and technical forest sections with multiple aid stations and crew access on longer dis..

A trail ruck march in Mt. Gretna, PA on September 25, 2026 with 4 mile and 8 mile adult and junior categories. Prize awards are based on weighted ruck participation.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

Trails 4 Miles at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 features a mixed-surface four-mile trail race, an untimed one-mile out-and-back on a paved path, and a new 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial, with proceeds to the I’m Just Me Movement.

Cancer Warrior 5K on September 26, 2026 is a community running event supporting cancer research. The day includes an after party at Independent Brewing, raffle items from local sponsors, and a ghost runner option for remote participants.

Experience the beauty of RB Winter State Park with a half marathon or four mile trail race. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and music while supporting local organizations.