Trail Running calendar near Valley-Hi 2026-2027

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.

A point-to-point 50 mile race on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail from near Rt 30 in Somerset to Mile 0 in Ohiopyle, with a five-person relay option and multiple staffed aid stations. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Founda..

A multi-event trail day at Duman Lake County Park on October 3, 2026 featuring a marathon, 15 mile race, several 5k options including an AWD division, a novelty 0.0k, and a casual 26.2 mile group bike ride.

Experience the autumn foliage during a scenic trail run through the historic Boal Estate and local nature preserves. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a hills course for adults and a short loop for children.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

The Jordan Tomson Memorial 5K will take place in Greensburg on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.

A trail event at Rocky Gap State Park on October 11, 2026 featuring three looping trails with varied terrain and elevation. Options include 25K, 50K, and relay teams of two or three with on-course and base camp aid stations.

Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.

The Annual Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offers three distances : 5 miles, 5K and 1 mile, and the quarry will be closed during the event for safety.

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.

A fall ultramarathon and relay in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, PA. Loop courses on mostly unpaved fire roads offer 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon options with staffed aid stations and relay transitions.

A roughly 2 mile untimed loop at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners, walkers and costumed zombies navigate Zombie Zones and flag belts. Proceeds benefit Tyrone Snyder Public Library and Camp Anderson.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour..

A fall trail event in Little Orleans, Maryland offering a roughly 50K and 25K on forest trails with multiple aid stations and official cutoffs. Training runs take place in September and registration opens February 2, 2026.

A charity trail event at Gifford Pinchot State Park featuring a 5k run and a 3.5k walk with dog-focused awards, proceeds supporting canine cancer research, and a free children's dash for ages 10 and under.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.