Trail Running calendar near York 2025-2026

Warm up this winter with the Tame the Tower Trail Challenge in Mt. Gretna on Dec 13, 2025 featuring scenic 10 mile and 5 mile routes around Clarence Schock Memorial Park. All race proceeds benefit park trails, safety, and the education cent..

Naked Nick at Blue Marsh Lake offers 25K and 50K trail races on mostly single track with lollipop loops and winter mud or snow possible. Aid stations, chef prepared post race food and German style finisher mementos add charm.

Enjoy a scenic 13.1 mile run along the C&O Canal Towpath at the Founders Half Marathon in Potomac, part of the DCRR Snowball Series. Friendly on course support and post race snacks make this a welcoming community event.

Join the Anniversary Run 15K at Quiet Waters Park, a scenic trail race that wraps up the Annapolis Striders Championship Series. Finish at Sassafras Pavilion for awards, a lively community vibe, and volunteer opportunities.

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.

Join the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K trail run and hike on January 10 for a chilly, scenic outing with some hills at Lancaster County Central Park. Chip timed and dog friendly, the event raises funds for local environmental grants.

Run the Greenwood Furnace Snowfest 5 mile trail in Greenwood Furnace State Park, with a big climb to Stone Mountain and a fast downhill finish. Stay for SnowFest activities like snowshoeing, bonfires and a Polar Plunge.

Challenge yourself on scenic singletrack at Rockburn Branch Park in the Mid Maryland Trail Festival, featuring a 50K and a 50K relay. Run six loops or join a team of 2 to 6 with options to run fewer loops and aid stations on course.

Run the Patriotic Pursuit in Williamsport Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon options along the scenic flat C&O Canal Trail by the river. Chip timing, tech shirts, finisher medals and a virtual option support Semper Fi & America's Fund.

Run scenic, tame trails along the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers in Columbia, MD during a fun January race weekend. Choose 5K, 10K or half marathon distances and earn finisher medals, a long sleeve shirt and knit gloves.

Test your limits on this timed trail ultra at Little Bennett Campground with 5 and 9 hour solo and relay options on a scenic 4.4 mile loop. Enjoy aid stations, Altra demos and a post race chili while supporting Montgomery Parks Foundation.

Take on the Hashawha Hills 50K in Westminster MD, a scenic trail run of two equal loops through woods, meadows and rolling farmland. Expect runnable single track, gravel sections and a few stream crossings for a varied, fun ultramarathon.

Run the Bigfoot Endurance 5 Miler or 10 Miler at Rockburn Branch Park on March 1, 2026, with a relay option and scenic trail loops. Proceeds support Parkinson's research and entry includes a long sleeve shirt, medal and two post race beers.

Naked Bavarian is an ultra trail at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA with 20 and 40 mile options on mostly single track and gravel. Enjoy rugged climbs, supportive aid stations and a German style finisher memento.

Join the scenic Seneca Creek Greenway Trail in Gaithersburg MD on March 7, 2026 for a marathon or an extended 50K. Run single track parkland trails and choose to finish at the marathon or keep going to complete the 50K.

The Smoketown Brewery 10k will take place in Brunswick on Sunday 8 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Take on runnable hills, mud and possible snow on the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park with 8 Miler, 25K or 50K loop options. Presented by York Road Runners Club, the race benefits a local animal rescue and offers prizes and swag.

Experience a scenic chip timed 5k through two vineyards at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 15 2026, with rolling terrain and country charm. Finishers get a T shirt, a collapsible wine glass and a medal that doubles as a bottle stopper, plu..

Tackle the HAT Run 50K, a scenic and challenging trail race in Havre de Grace on March 21, 2026. Expect varied terrain, nearly 4,400 feet of climbing and a few stream crossings that keep the adventure real.

Join Washed Clean on March 28 at Genesis Church in York for a fun trail run or walk that finishes with a foam celebration and a free kids fun run. Family friendly and charity focused, register early for a free t shirt and water bottle.