Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The WCU Cross Country Golden Ram Invitational takes place in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, on the campus grounds of Patton Middle School and Unionville High School at 760 Unionville Road. The meet includes men’s and women’s 5K races. The course is grass-dominated, laid out as two 2K loops plus a 1K..

Greene River Trail 5k, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, offers two event options: a 5k Run and a 5k Walk, organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course follows the scenic Greene River Trail, delivering views of the Monongahela River along a well-maintained, picturesque route suitable..

The Into the Woods Six Miler is a trail running event held in Erie, Pennsylvania, at 4105 Asbury Road. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this race covers six miles through a scenic course featuring trails, fields, boardwalks, and streets. It serves as the final race of the 2025 trail run series and is..

The PYO Glow Run is a family-friendly 5K glow-in-the-dark fundraiser held in Athens, Pennsylvania, at Athens Valley Playland (2 South River Street). The event takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Participants can run or walk the illuminated course, with a Spirit Walk option.The route follows t..

Costumed Creature Crawl 5K Trail Run/Walk is an in-person and virtual race in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, at the Van Scott Nature Reserve of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. It offers a 5K trail run or walk for adults, plus options for ages 6-15 and free Crawlers age 0-5. Trails are not stroller-fr..

The Green Monster Trail Challenge is a trail race in Wellsboro, PA, set in the mountains of the Tioga State Forest north of the PA Grand Canyon. The event on October 12, 2025, offers three distance options and varied terrain. The course includes rolling single-track trails, steep climbs, stream cro..

The Philadelphia Catholic League Alumni Cross Country 5K is an all-comers cross country race held at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia (2075 Belmont Avenue, 19131). The 5K event serves as a prelude to the Philadelphia Catholic League Cross Country Championship and takes place rain or shine, on the Hil..

The MuleSkinner Endurance Races take place in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50K, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily follows the scenic, non-technical towpaths along the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, offering beautiful views and an easy tra..

Knights on the Run 5K is a community running event in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania (16651), located at 4934 Green Acre Rd. The day features a 5K Run/Walk on the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course, held in conjunction with the MVE PTO Craft & Vendor Fair. Set on school grounds, the event blends sport w..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race held at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA. It uses the Lakeshore Trail loop and covers about 5 miles, though the distance may be a bit longer depending on the race-day start/finish setup. The event welcomes runners, hikers, and walkers..

The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, offering runners three distance options: 12k, 25k, and 50k, with a new 50k relay team event introduced in 2025. The course features a mix of rail/trail running, dirt roads, and trails through the scenic Elk State Forest, located..

The Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash is a family-friendly fall event held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This spooky-themed 5K run challenges participants to outrun zombies on a twilight trail, with medals awarded to top finishers..

The Trail of Honor: Cody Myers Memorial Race is an 8-mile trail run and ruck event held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at the Sons of Italy Campground, winding through the scenic Eagleton Mine Camp Trail system. Featuring just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the route..

Lake to Lake 8k Trail Run & Dog Woods Walk takes place at Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. The event offers an 8K trail run through 550 acres of nature trails and access roads on Lacawac grounds, with a separate Dog Woods Walk that's non-competitive. The course is described as outdoor,..

PATSA's Pumpkin Run 2025 takes place at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park in Oaks, Pennsylvania. This annual event is scheduled for October 19, 2025 and features a 10K (double loop), a 5K, and a 1-mile fun walk along a level, picturesque trail. The 10K and 5K are professionally timed by Pretzel City Sport..

Trick or Trail in Ridgway, Pennsylvania offers a 12K, 6K trail race and a 2‑mile spooky walk on the Laurel Mill Ski Trail. The 6K is a single loop with roughly 425 feet of elevation; the 12K is two loops of the same rolling forest course, with surfaces of grass, ferns, rocks, dirt, and mud — not ove..

Wilds Mountain Fest, also called Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest, is set for October 19, 2025 at Little Pine State Park in Waterville, PA, during peak fall foliage. The rugged event offers 25K and 50K trail ultramarathons over trails like Mid State, Spiked Buck, Tiadaghton, Pesto, Panther Run and To..

Camp Lackawanna Trail Challenge is a trail-running endurance event in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania (1219 Vosburg-Neck Road). The Ultrasignup listing shows two timed formats: a 6-hour and a 12-hour trail challenge, catering to ultramarathoners and serious hikers alike. The event has been postponed from..

The Mighty Montour 4-Miler, hosted by the Bloomsburg Area YMCA, takes place in Danville, Pennsylvania. The 3.9-mile loop circles the Montour Preserve along the Chilisuagi Trail, with a mix of grass, gravel and forest flooring. Runners enjoy a scenic, wooded course through the preserve, designed as a..

Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel, presented by Nolan Painting Inc., is a family-friendly autumn running event in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. The 5K is a multi-surface cross-country course that winds through Arasapha Farms and The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride, offering a Halloween-tinged atmosphere. A..