Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2024-2025

The Howland 5 Mile Trail Race will take place in Tunkhannock on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run between 0 and 0 kilometers.

The Summer Bash event at Miller Plant Farm features the 7th annual Farm Fresh 5K, a rugged all-terrain course that includes paved and stone surfaces, grassy farm and wooded trails, and beautiful views of the Leader Heights region of Southern York County. Participants can win prizes for overall and a..

The Eastern States 100 will take place in Waterville from Saturday 10 August 2024 to Sunday 11 August 2024. You can run 165 kilometers.

The Blackout trail run, organized by The Running Kind, is a rugged nighttime event taking place on a 10K course at South Mountain in Emmaus, PA. With over 1000ft of elevation gain, runners will traverse technical, mountainous terrain starting at dusk. The event is limited to the first 50 runners, wi..

Participants can join the Rise & Run 50K trail run on the West Rim Trail in Wellsboro, PA. The race is mostly self-supported, going out to Bradley Wales and back to the start. Starting at 3:59 am, runners have until noon to complete the course, with a cutoff time in place. Winners receive free entry..

The Cook Forest 25k Trail Challenge takes place in Cook Forest State Park in Cooksburg, PA. This 16.5-mile trail race covers 13 state park trails, including a climb up Seneca to the famous "fire tower" and a run along the scenic Clarion River. Runners will enjoy miles of trails through the cool temp..

The Slopeside Slumber Party trail run will take place on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA. The race will start at 8:00 PM and participants will have 3 hours to complete as many 1.5-mile loops as they want. The course includes approximately 600 feet of elevat..

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail, starting at 6:30 AM with a 14-hour deadline for finishing. Participants can run individually or as part of a relay team of up to 5 members. The trail covers the Central section this year, offering a mix of single-track tra..

The Three Rivers Marathon Swim (#3RMS) is a unique 30K open water swimming event hosted by Team Forever, benefiting local families in need of help for infant cardiothoracic surgery at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Swimmers will start at Point State Park and navigate through the Ohio, M..

The Hyner Half trail run offers a challenging 14-mile course with a strict 5.5-hour cut-off time, designed for runners and speed hikers. For those looking for a shorter challenge, there is also a 7K option with over 1000 feet of elevation gain and loss in just 4.5 miles. The race takes place in the ..

The Hellbender trail run offers a Half Marathon and a 5k race, taking place at the Weiser State Forest in Bear Gap, PA. The course is suitable for both road and trail runners, featuring a fast, flat out-and-back route along scenic lakes. The event aims to promote clean water in the state forest and ..

On August 29, 2024, Thorncroft Equestrian Center will host its 6th Annual 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for the Farm at Thorncroft. The event is a celebration of community and movement, with proceeds going towards the care of horses at the Farm. Leashed dogs are welcome to join partic..

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run offers both 5K and 10K options along the scenic Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown, PA. The 5K course runs from Riverside to Bridge Street, passing by Trail Art Murals and the old trolley bridge in Moxham. The 10K course covers the entire Jim Mayer Trail. Participants ca..

The KTA Trail Challenge in Drumore, PA offers a challenging 25K course with steep climbs, rocky terrain, and stunning views. The race is suitable for both trail runners looking to test their skills and hikers seeking a strenuous adventure. This year, the course has been reversed, starting from Peque..

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail run along Pine Creek in northern Pennsylvania, utilizing 25 miles of the upper "Canyon" section of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The trail offers a fine crushed stone surface and is 20 feet wide, making it beginner-friendly with no motorized traffic allowed. R..

The Smallfoot Trail Fest is a 5K trail run event designed for kids aged 12 and under to experience trail running and outdoor exploration. The course is approximately 3 miles long with some small hills, stream crossings, and muddy sections. Parents can accompany their children but should not register..

The North Park Green Mile Loop Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 7th, starting at 8:00 AM in Allison Park, PA. The event offers a 2-mile loop with an elevation gain of approximately 300 feet per loop, mostly on single track trails that are fully shaded. Runners can participate fo..

The Boulder Field 100 offers a challenging trail run with distances of 100K, 50K, and 18 miles in Jim Thorpe, PA. The course features an estimated elevation gain of 4000ft per 50K loop, including a boulder field crossing and a rugged 1-mile section called the Shades of Death Trail. With a 16-hour ti..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation takes place at the Ned Smith Center For Nature & Arts in Millersburg, PA. The event offers two trail options: the HopBack Trail for beginners and the Rugged Trail for those seeking a more challenging experience with a 700 ft elevation climb through Berry ..

The 13th Annual Rock 'n the Knob Trail Challenge will take place on September 14, 2024, offering a 10K, half-marathon, and 50K ultra race options atop Blue Knob Mountain in Claysburg, PA. The 10K course is known for its challenging terrain and features like Tree-odge and Soul Sucker Slopes, while th..