Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

Take on the Eastern States 100, a 103 mile single loop around the Pine Creek watershed in the Pennsylvania Wilds featuring over 20,000 feet of climbing. This rugged ultramarathon on August 8, 2026 draws passionate trail runners and supporti..

Tackle rugged, scenic single track trails at Hyner Run State Park near North Bend, Pennsylvania with the Hyner Half offering a challenging 14 mile race plus a 7K. Field is limited to 225 qualified entrants, so expect big climbs, aid station..

Take on the Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a scenic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon through western Pennsylvania that finishes in Brookville. Run solo or with a relay team of up to five and earn a commemorative medal piece for finishers.

Run technical trails through old growth forest, waterfalls and steep climbs at the Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races. Choose 5K, 10K or a grueling 50K five loop challenge while supporting park trail conservation.

Swim roughly 30K through Pittsburgh's three rivers from Point State Park to the Point in a fully supported open water marathon that benefits Team Forever and families facing infant heart surgery. Limited water starts and strict time limits..

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail or one mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 70 acre farm in Malvern. Finish with live music, food trucks and pony meet and greets while supporting care for Thorncroft horses.

Run the Dandelion Trail at Camp Mount Luther on Sept 5 and support the camp with scenic 5K and 10K loop courses. Kids fun run and finisher awards add family friendly fun for all abilities.

Join the Camptown Races on September 12, 2026 for a lively 10k, new 5k, or 10k relay across a scenic road and technical trail course with roots, rocks, and a creek crossing. Perfect for solo runners and teams looking for a fun challenge.

Join the Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in scenic Seven Valleys, PA on September 12, 2026 for a fun 5K or 10K through rolling trails and forest scenery. Volunteers welcome to help keep this community event running strong.

Join the Newton River Festival 5k in West Newton for a scenic 5k run or walk along the Gap Trail to kick off the river festival. Stick around for food, crafts, live music and fireworks for a full day of fun.

Challenge rugged single track and a famous boulder field at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe PA. Choose from 100K, 50K or 18 mile options on a 50K loop with big climbs and scenic trails, and earn a finisher award.

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Take on the Boulder Beast near Lock Haven PA, a rugged trail race with a notorious boulder field and scenic singletrack, offering 24 mile and 25K distances. Camp on site and enjoy a lively pre race party and a post race picnic.

Trails 4 Tails at Codorus State Park offers a scenic, rolling course for the 40 mile ultra, team relay or 25K with mixed singletrack, fields and lake views. Full aid station, camping and nearby lodging make it a fun day on the trails.

Run scenic trails around Marilla Reservoir with 14 mile and 7 mile trail runs or a 4 mile hike. Enjoy winding single track, rolling hills and a finish at a historic covered bridge while supporting local trail maintenance.

Take on the scenic Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Choose a rugged 70.5 mile ultra or a spirited 50K for a true trail running test.

The The Dam Half will take place in Mifflinburg on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 4 and 13 miles.

The Export 100 Trail Run is a 104 mile out and back on the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails with single track through local reserves. 32 hour cutoff, aid stations along the route, and 100% of profits support area trails.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a 5K Trail Run at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg this October. Tackle scenic rolling trails and hills, enjoy a free brew if 21 or older, and stay for awards and a trophy engraving for overall winners.