Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

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 covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, while the 5K runs from Riverside to Bridge Street and back. Runners enjoy views along the Ston..

The Camptown Races, held in Camptown, Pennsylvania, feature a challenging 10k course that combines both road and a technical trail section of about 2.8 miles. Runners should be prepared to navigate tree roots, loose rocks, and a creek crossing, making it a unique and demanding race. In addition to t..

The Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run is a trail running event held in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, featuring 5K and 10K race distances. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event offers participants a chance to run through scenic trails in a natural setting. While specific course details and atmosph..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course follows the Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 63-mile crushed stone path through the Pine Creek Gorge, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East...

The Smallfoot Trail Fest will take place in Mifflinburg on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 3 miles.

The Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick will take place in Mount Gretna on Friday 12 September 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

Pain in Moraine is a 24-hour trail running event held at Moraine State Park's South Shore in Portersville, Pennsylvania. The race features a nearly perfect 10k (6.2 miles) loop with about 723 feet of vertical gain, covering Pleasant Valley, Hilltop, and Sunken Garden trails. Participants can run as..

Trails 4 Tails in Hanover, PA, is a trail running event held at scenic Codorus State Park, featuring a 5.72-mile loop course around Lake Marburg with single track trails and shoreline views. The event offers three race options: a 40 Mile Ultra (7 loops, ~4,200' elevation gain), a 40 Mile Relay (team..

The 13th annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Run in Mount Gretna, PA, promises to be an exciting event featuring three scenic courses along the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This timed event ensures safety with police support and volunteers. Participants can look forward to post-run festivities, including..

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 Boulder Field 100 is a challenging trail running event held at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It offers three distances: 100K, 50K, and an 18-mile run/hike. The course features a figure-8 shaped 50K loop, with 100K participants running the loop twice.Runners encounter a mix..

The Dam Half is a challenging 13-mile trail half marathon held annually at RB Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The course features a mix of single and double track trails, fire roads, and includes about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Runners encounter natural obstacles such as rocks, m..

The Boulder Beast is a challenging trail running event held annually in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on Bald Eagle Mountain. The 2025 race marks its 10th year and offers two distances: a grueling 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of elevation gain, and a 25K option for those seeking a shorter but st..

The FAAP Fall Classic is a cross country running and walking event held in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 18th year, the race features 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, partly along the scenic Rachel Carson Trail, showcasing early fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania. The event..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation will take place in Millersburg on Saturday 20 September 2025.

Mountain Creek Mayhem is a trail-running event held at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, nestled in the northern Michaux State Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. The race offers three distances: a challenging 50K (about 33 miles with 4,400+ feet elevation gain), a tough 20-m..

The Marilla Trail Race, held at Marilla Reservoir in Bradford, Pennsylvania, offers trail running events of 14 miles and 7 miles, along with a 4-mile hike. Set amid rolling hills and dense forests, the race features clearly marked trails that include gravel paths, dirt trails, and winding single tra..

The Water Gap 50k and 25k is a scenic trail running event held in Milford, Pennsylvania, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The race courses follow the McDade Trail, a 32-mile route featuring a mix of rail-trail style cinder paths and singletrack terrain. Known for its rolling,..

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 new northbound course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..