Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

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 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..

Steel City Man vs Horse, held at Hillman State Park near Burgettstown, PA, is a first‑of‑its‑kind trail race inspired by formats from the UK and Arizona. Runners and horseback riders start together and compete against one another to see who completes the course fastest. Distances offered for both gr..

The 2025 FAAP Fall Classic, held at North Park near Pittsburgh, PA, is a classic cross-country Race/Walk run on scenic park trails, with portions along the Rachel Carson Trail during early fall foliage. It offers three distances: 20K, 10K, and 5K, with starts and finishes at the North Harmar Pavilio..

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..

Chase the Cougar 5K is a Run/Walk held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center at 10649 Somerset Pike. The cross country course was engineered by Dave Mapes. Proceeds benefit the North Star Cross Country team.Preregistration includes a race T‑shirt, and shirts wil..

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 is a trail running event held at Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, Maryland, typically scheduled in late September to coincide with peak fall foliage. Participants can choose between a 6-mile single loop or a 12-mile double loop on scenic trails, offering a challenging a..

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..

Bald Eagle XC 5K (OPEN) is held at Beautiful White Oak Park in McKeesport, PA. As part of the Bald Eagle Invitational day at the park, the event features junior and senior high XC races and an OPEN 5K open to anyone who wants to compete. The atmosphere welcomes former XC runners, coaches, kids, fans..

Export 100 Trail Run is a 101-mile out-and-back ultramarathon in western Pennsylvania, following the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, the West Penn Trail, and portions of the Morosini Preserve, Duff Park, and Pleasant Valley Park. The October route offers scenic fall colors and is highly spectator-frien..

The Fineview Step Challenge is the 30th annual urban step and trail race organized by the Fineview Citizens Council in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers two courses: a 5-mile and a 2-mile route through Fineview’s hills, streets, and 12 public staircases, totaling over 1,600 steps. Participants asc..

Scouting the Moon is a trail-running event in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 198. The third annual races offer two distances: a 5K Run/Walk through Moon Park and a 10K Trail Run through Montour Woods. The event emphasizes Scout values such as leadership, service, and character,..

Greene River Trail 5k, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, offers two event options: a 5k Run and a 5k Walk, organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course follows the scenic Greene River Trail, delivering views of the Monongahela River along a well-maintained, picturesque route suitable..

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..

The Trails 4 Miles is an annual trail running event held at Sherando Park in Stephens City, Virginia. The main race is a challenging 4-mile course featuring mixed surfaces, including paved paths and wooded trails through the scenic Sherando Park Mountain Bike Trails. Runners experience beautiful fal..

The memorial 5K in Greensburg, Pennsylvania offers two 5K options—the Run and the Walk—for participants of all paces. The course is an all-flat route on the Five Star Trail, ideal for beginners and seasoned runners alike. Registration is at Kaufman Pavilion in Lynch Field, Greensburg, with the route..

The Rocky Gap Trail Run, hosted by EX2 Adventures at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland, offers challenging 25K and 50K ultra-distance trail races along with relay options for teams of 2 or 3. The course features three distinct loops ranging from 4.4 to 6.5 miles, combining rugged singletr..