Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

The Ghost Town Trail Challenge is an annual endurance event held in Blairsville and Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: a full 32-mile (50K) challenge, a 16-mile (25K) half challenge, or a 7.5-mile (12K) friends and family..

The Canaan Valley Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Canaan Valley State Park, Davis, West Virginia. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5.9-mile single loop and an 11.8-mile double loop on the scenic Promised Land Trail, which starts and finishes behind the..

The Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, featuring a scenic, moderately to very technical five-mile single-track loop. The course includes about 750 feet of elevation change per loop, with some stream and road crossings on lightly-traveled park..

Hell Hath No Hurry is a trail running event held at Settler's Cabin Park in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 10K, 30K, 50K, 50 Mile Race, and a 50 Mile Relay, catering to runners and walkers of various abilities. The event emphasizes ch..

The Chernisky Classic is an annual running event held in Ebensburg, PA, featuring a 5K run/walk and a 10K run on the scenic Ghost Town Trail, recognized as the 2020 DCNR Trail of the Year. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, this family-friendly event includes a free Firecracker Race for children aged 8 and..

The Ironstone 100K Ultra is a challenging 100-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon held in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Starting at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County and finishing at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County, the course traverses rugged trails including th..

The Roaring Run Race To The Moon Night 5k walk/run is a nighttime running event held in Apollo, Pennsylvania. The race features a flat, out-and-back 5k course along Canal Road, providing a scenic and accessible route for participants. All runners and walkers are required to carry a light for safety..

Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia. Offering 50k and 25k distances, the race features rocky, technical trails with over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest 50k races in the state. The course c..

The Lost Turkey Trail Races, held in Imler, Pennsylvania, offer challenging trail running events through Central Pennsylvania’s scenic ridges and valleys. The race features a grueling 50k point-to-point course along the Allegheny Front, culminating at Blue Knob, as well as a half-marathon loop and a..

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held annually at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition, scheduled for July 27, features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K option ideal for first-time and younger trail runners. The course offers a challenging..

The Two Face 10K, held annually in August at North Park in Wexford, PA, is a unique dual race event featuring a 10K road race followed immediately by a 10K (approximately 7 miles) trail race. The road race offers a scenic loop around North Park Lake with wildlife sightings, while the trail race chal..

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half, held on August 9, offers scenic trail routes through the historic battlefield. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, with the half marathon consisting of three loops on a light gravel dirt path. The event features chip-timed results, fi..

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 Wild Turkey Trail Runs, hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners, take place at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV. This free event offers multiple distance options including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, 5 miles, and shorter runs, all on a challenging 10-mile figure-8 loop with..

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 route extends from Riverside to Sandyvale, following the Stonycreek River and passing notable Trail Art Murals near the old trolley bridge in Moxha..

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" featuring steep climbs and technical terrain; a 20K-25K "Mediu..

The FAAP Fall Classic is a scenic cross-country race held in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year, the event features 20K, 10K, and 5K race/walk options along trails including part of the Rachel Carson Trail, timed to coincide with the early fall foliage. The race star..

The Final Countdown Tribute is an exciting running event hosted by 2 Lowe Run Company at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. This unique race features a 1.33-mile loop course where participants must complete laps within a progressively decreasing time limit. Starting with a 20-minute lap, the time sho..

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

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 in October, runners experience vibrant fall foliage while tackling ap..