Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The Camp Lackawanna Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour race options, testing endurance on scenic trails. The event takes place at 1219 Vosburg-Neck Road and offers a challenging course through natural terrain..

The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon held in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, within Rothrock State Forest. The race features a USATF-certified 50-mile loop composed mostly of unpaved fire roads, with varied terrain including uphill, level, and downhill sections, shaded areas, and..

The Cook Forest Highland Fall Scramble is a 12-mile trail running event held in Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, within Cook Forest State Park. The course follows the North Country Trail, starting near Miola Road and finishing at Shelter #1 in the park. Runners experience some of the most remote and scenic..

The Dirt Monster 5 Mile Trail Race is a challenging cross-country event held in North Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The race features a rugged course along hilly dirt roads and unpaved trails, including a notable hill at the halfway point. Participants can form co-ed teams of 3-5 runners for..

The Long Run - Fall Back is a trail running event held at Jacobsburg State Park in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose from a 5-mile loop, a 3-hour, or a 6-hour timed event, running a course featuring approximately 450 feet of elevation change on a mix of single track and gravel trails...

The View Trail Race, held in Hyner, Pennsylvania, offers challenging trail running options with 25K and 15K distances. This event features a modified course inspired by the Hyner Challenge, bypassing Johnson Run but maintaining the demanding terrain with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain for the 25..

Forbidden Run Fest is a trail running event held in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA, known as the city's most beautiful park with over 2,000 acres and 50 miles of trails. The race offers three distances: 10K, 10 miles, and a Half Marathon+ (approximately 14 miles). The course features a mi..

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge is an annual trail running event held in Tiadaghton State Forest near Waterville, Pennsylvania, in the scenic Pine Creek Valley. The race offers two distances: a challenging half marathon and a 10K, both featuring technical, rocky, and moss-covered trails with steep cl..

Last Trail Standing is a trail running event held at Settlers Cabin Park in Robinson, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, it offers four distances: 5K, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course features a unique 7.75-mile point-to-point trail run in both directions to complete a..

The Hex Hollow Half is a trail running event held in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, starting and finishing at Spring Valley Park. It offers two distances: a challenging half marathon of 13.13 miles consisting of two loops, and a shorter 6.66-mile single loop for those not ready for the full distance. The..

The Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at Clarence Schock Memorial Park. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two distances: a 10-mile "T-Rex" and a 5-mile "Ferocious" run.The courses are well-marked with colored flags and showc..

Naked Nick is a trail running event held in Leesport, Pennsylvania, featuring 25K and 50K distances around Blue Marsh Lake. The course is primarily single-track trails (80%) with some gravel roads (20%), forming a lollipop-shaped route with a 5.5-mile out-and-back and a 4.5-mile loop. The terrain is..

The Naked Bavarian is an affordable ultra trail running event held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. Offering 20- and 40-mile distances, the course features a lollipop loop with mostly runnable single-track trails (80%) and some gravel roads (20%), with elevation gains of approximately 2..

The Fire on the Rocks 10K is an intermediate-level trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. Covering approximately 6.6 miles, the course features about 1,400 feet of elevation gain with numerous climbs and descents, utilizing local trails also used in the Frozen Snot and Boulder B..

The Rockland Rad Run is a trail running event held at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. Set amidst the scenic Pennsylvania woods, the course offers a challenging experience through rolling, rugged terrain, ideal for trail running enthusiasts...

The Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek, held in Hollidaysburg, PA, is an annual trail running event organized by Allegheny Trailrunners, Inc. The 13th running is scheduled for April 11, 2026, featuring two race options: a short course approximately 10K and a more challenging half-marathon long co..

The Philadelphia Trail Marathon, held in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, offers marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) distances. The park, spanning over 2,000 acres with 50+ miles of trails, features natural beauty and historic sites, making it a favorite for local trail runner..

The Hyner Trail Challenge, held annually in Hyner, Pennsylvania, offers two challenging trail race distances: a 25K and a 50K. The 25K course features three major climbs and descents with 4,000 feet of vertical gain, including scenic vistas, stream crossings, and single-track paths. The 50K is more..

The Green Traill 5K is an annual running event held in Easton, Pennsylvania, specifically at the historic Easton Cemetery. Celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026, the event features a 5K run, a walk, and a kids fun run for children aged 10 and under. This unique race is notable for being the Lehigh..

The Oil Creek 13 Stacked Trail Race, held annually at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers a unique trail running experience. The event features two distances: a 5-mile and a 13-mile race, both utilizing the scenic Gerard Hiking Trail and other paths within Oil Creek State..