Trail Running calendar near Valley-Hi 2026-2027

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.

A point to point trail ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail of roughly 50 miles with significant elevation change. A five person relay is offered and proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation.

Event Information The River's Edge Endurance Challenge takes place in Brunswick, Maryland. The event is the 8th annual edition and offers three different race distances. Distances 5K (3.1 miles) 3 Hour Endurance Race 6 Hour Endurance Chall..

Join the 7th annual Trails 4 Miles for a fall challenge at Sherando Park. Choose from a mixed-surface 4-mile trail run, a new mountain bike time trial, or a one-mile fun run/walk. All proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

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.

Experience the rugged beauty of Bald Eagle State Forest at a trail event featuring technical singletrack and steep climbs. Choose between a punchy 10K or a scenic half marathon through the remote Poe Valley mountains.

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.

Experience the beauty of Western Maryland at Rocky Gap State Park with 25K and 50K trail races. Run solo or join a relay team to navigate three distinct loops featuring scenic lake views and ridge traverses.

Running event at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offering a one mile fun run, a 5K, and a 5 mile race. The course runs in and around the quarry which will be closed for the event.

Trail race in Rothrock State Forest on October 24, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50 km, a half marathon, relays and a kids run with staffed aid stations and notable elevation on the 50 mile course.

Experience a scenic 5K cross country run through the historic Rocklands Farm Winery followed by an after party with live music and wine.

Experience a unique Halloween nighttime run on the Ghosttown Trail. This 5-mile event features a spooky atmosphere with decorations, a closed course, and requires participants to bring their own light. Costumes are encouraged for this annua..

Fire on the Mountain in Little Orleans, Maryland, on November 1, 2026, offers a 50K and a 25K on forest trails and service roads in Green Ridge State Forest. Both courses include multiple aid stations and official cutoff times.

Trail races at Button Farm in Germantown, MD on November 7, 2026 feature twisty singletrack and open farm fields, with distances of 13.5, 6.7 and 3.2 miles. The event includes aid stations, portajons, finisher medals and post-race food.

An 8K cross country run at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The mixed terrain course loops through grapevines and hop yards and finishers receive a complimentary tasting.

A pre-Thanksgiving event at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery offering in-person 3K and 6K races plus several virtual options; walkers and leashed pets are welcome and registration fees vary by entry type.

A 48 hour endurance event in Sideling Hill Tunnel where runners complete repeated 1.3 mile out and back laps totaling just under 160 miles. The format uses a toll ticket system and the field is limited to 96 entrants.

A 32 mile point to point mountain training run on Jan 16, 2027, covering roughly the first third of the MMT 100 with about 4,600 feet of ascent. It requires a shuttle, includes two aid stations and has limited entry.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center near Westminster MD featuring 31 miles of mixed surfaces, 5,800 feet of elevation gain, five aid stations and a 9 hour time limit. Lottery entry opens Jan 1, 2027 for ten days.