Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The 5K Run for Thorncroft is an exciting event scheduled for August 28, 2025, in Malvern, PA. Participants can choose from several activities, including a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Walk, and a One-Mile Move-As-You-Please. The event is designed to be inclusive, welcoming dogs to join in the fun. After the r..

The Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Race is a challenging and scenic trail running event taking place in Montrose, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 13th year in 2025, participants can choose from three race distances: 5K, 10K, and 50K. The courses traverse technical trails through an old-growt..

The Bull Dam Trail Run is a local trail running event taking place at the Howard Eaton Reservoir in North East, PA. Participants can choose from three events: a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Run, and a Half Marathon Trail Run. The course features a mix of wide gravel and grass trails, as well as di..

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

The Jim Mayer Trail Family Fun Run is held in Johnstown, PA, featuring 5K and 10K out-and-back courses along the scenic Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail. The 10K route covers the entire trail from Riverside to Sandyvale, running alongside the Stonycreek River and passing notable Trail Art Murals near the..

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 Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge is Pennsylvania's highest trail race, taking place in Claysburg. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, the event features three challenging courses: an Ultramarathon (50K), a Medium Distance Course (20K to 25K), and a Short Course (approximately 10K). Each course off..

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

The Blood, Sweat & Tears Run - Mount Gretna, PA will take place in Mount Gretna on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

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 distances: a 40-mile ultra consisting of seven loops with approximately 4,200 fee..

The Dam Half is a challenging half marathon trail race held in the scenic forests of central Pennsylvania. Designed for both experienced runners and adventurous hikers, the course spans 13 miles and features a mix of single and double track trails, fire roads, and various natural obstacles such as r..

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

The FAAP Fall Classic is a scenic cross-country race held in North Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring 20K, 10K, and 5K distances. Now in its 18th year, the event takes place partly on the Rachel Carson Trail amid the early fall foliage of Western Pennsylvania. Runners and walkers enjoy a..

The Boulder Beast is a challenging trail running event held annually in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, featuring a 24-mile course with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, as well as a 25K option for those seeking a shorter but still demanding race. The course traverses rugged terrain including the famous..

Mountain Creek Mayhem is a trail-running event held at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Michaux State Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. The race offers three distances: a challenging 50K, a scrambly 20-mile course, and a spicy half marathon. Participants..

The Water Gap 50k and 25k is a scenic trail running event held in Milford, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 50 kilometers and 25 kilometers. The race course follows the McDade Trail, a 32-mile route through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, known for its stunning views of the Dela..

The Marilla Trail Race, set in the scenic Marilla Reservoir in Bradford, PA, features a variety of events including a 14-mile trail run, a 7-mile trail run, and a 4-mile hike. This race is designed for participants of all skill levels, offering well-marked trails that traverse diverse terrains with..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K ultramarathon held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 race features a new northbound course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain..

The Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles is a challenging trail race held in Holtwood, Pennsylvania, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. Celebrating over 30 years, this event features a hilly course with rocky paths and stream crossings, making it suitable for experienced trail runners ag..

The Red Barn Challenge is an annual ultrarunning event held at Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition marks its 6th year, featuring 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour race options. The course is a one-mile loop of mostly grass and mulch around ponds and fields, with about 70 feet of eleva..