Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

The Run For The Trail 7K Run and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place in Dilltown, Pennsylvania, starting at the Ghost Town Trail Access. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, this event supports Indiana County Parks and Trails. Participants can choose between a 7K run or a 2-mile fun run/walk, with family disco..

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half is a scenic running event held at Third Winchester Battlefield in Winchester, Virginia. It offers three race distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the half marathon consisting of three loops on a mostly light gravel dirt trail featuring an out-and-back d..

The Jacob Hershberger 8th Annual Memorial Run, held in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, is a 5K event featuring a run and two walking options: a Challenge Walk and an Easy Walk. The run and Challenge Walk take place on a scenic, rolling hills course with grass and gravel trails, suitable for both beginner..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim is a unique 30K open water swimming event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traversing the city's three rivers: the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny. Starting at Point State Park, swimmers navigate out-and-back segments in each river, supported by powered escort boats..

The St. Vincent College Dr. Andy Herr Alumni Race, held in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a community-focused running event welcoming alumni, students, faculty, friends, family, and current cross country runners of St.Vincent College. The race features multiple distances, including a 5K run, a new 1.6-mi..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event held at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, West Virginia. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, it offers multiple distance options including 5 miles, 10 miles, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The course features a moderately difficult..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run, held in Johnstown, PA, features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..

The Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk takes place at Cacapon State Park in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. This early fall event features an easy 5K course along the Rock & Roll Trail, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The scenic trail highlights the natural beauty of the area, making it a..

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 FAAP Fall Classic is a cross-country race and walk held annually in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year in 2025, the event features 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, partly running along the scenic Rachel Carson Trail during the early fall foliage season. The race start..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The Chase the Cougar 5K is an inaugural running event held at the Somerset Historical Center in Somerset, Pennsylvania. This race features a 5-kilometer cross country course designed by Dave Mapes, offering participants a scenic and challenging route. The event supports the North Star Cross Country..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring a unique 5K wooded trail run with multiple race options. Participants can choose a standard trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team ob..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K trail race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 event features a point-to-point course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..

The Lake & Leaf Shuffle will take place in Swanton on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 6 and 12 miles.

The Export 100 Trail Run is a challenging 101-mile out-and-back ultramarathon held in western Pennsylvania, featuring the scenic Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail, Morosini Preserve, Duff, and Pleasant Valley Parks. Set during October's vibrant fall foliage, the course offers approximatel..

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..

Scouting the Moon is an annual trail running event held at Clearview Pavilion in Moon Park, Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it features two race distances: a 5K run/walk through Moon Park and a more challenging 10K trail run through Montour Woods. Hosted by Scouts BSA Tro..

The Greene River Trail 5K, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, is a scenic running and walking event organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course runs along the picturesque Greene River Trail, offering participants stunning views of the Monongahela River. Suitable for all fitness level..

The RAF Trail Race Series, held in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, is a trail running event hosted at Coopers Rock State Park in honor of Robin Ames. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a 50K relay option for teams of fi..