Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center 10k is an annual trail running event held in Slatington, Pennsylvania. The race features a challenging loop course that showcases the natural beauty of the Nature Center, including trails along the Lehigh River, fern-lined paths, and technical single tracks. Participants..

The Green Monster Trail Challenge in Wellsboro, PA, offers a demanding trail running experience with 15K, 25K, and 50K options through the scenic Tioga State Forest. The course features challenging single-track trails, steep climbs, stream crossings, and technical descents, designed for both runners..

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner-friendly trail race taking place in Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, this event welcomes runners, hikers, and walkers of all ages and skill levels. The race features a loop on the scenic Lakeshore Trail, with a distance sli..

The MuleSkinner Endurance Races, set for October 18, 2025, in Upper Black Eddy, PA, features a variety of distances including a 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon. The course offers stunning views along the towpath, with modifications made for safety and accessibility. Participants can expec..

The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run is an exciting trail running event held in Emporium, Pennsylvania, featuring multiple distance options: a 50k ultra, a 26k trail run, a 12k trail run, and a 50k relay team. Participants will experience a mix of rail/trail running and dirt road running through the scen..

The Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest is an exciting trail running event scheduled for October 19, 2025, in Waterville, PA. Participants can choose between two challenging courses: a 25K and a 50K, both featuring stunning fall foliage and demanding terrain. The courses utilize popular trails such as M..

The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultra is a challenging ultramarathon held in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, within Rothrock State Forest. The event features a scenic, mostly unpaved 50-mile loop with significant elevation gain, attracting endurance runners from around the world. Participants can compete i..

The Camp Lackawanna Trail Challenge is an exciting running event taking place in Tunkhannock, PA, featuring both 12-hour and 6-hour race options. Participants will navigate scenic trails, making it a perfect challenge for both seasoned runners and newcomers. The event encourages outdoor activity and..

The Cook Forest, Highland Fall Scramble is a thrilling 12-mile running event set in the scenic Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania. Participants will traverse the North Country Trail, experiencing some of the most remote and beautiful sections of the trail. This event promises an exciting challenge..

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 unique running event taking place at Jacobsburg State Park, featuring a 5-mile loop that combines single track and gravel trails. Participants can choose to compete in a 5-mile race, a 3-hour, or a 6-hour event, with the course run in reverse for this rendition. The eve..

The View Trail Race, taking place on November 2, 2025, in Hyner, PA, offers runners a chance to experience the scenic trails of the Hyner Challenge. Participants can choose between a 25K and a 15K option, with the 25K course modified to bypass Johnson Run while still providing a challenging experien..

The Hex Hollow Half is a running event taking place in Glen Rock, PA, featuring a half marathon (13.13 miles) and a shorter 6.66-mile option. The course, set in Spring Valley Park, offers a scenic experience through meadows, forests, and challenging terrain, including stream crossings and elevation..

Naked Nick is a trail running event taking place in Leesport, PA, featuring two distances: a 25K and a 50K. The race course runs along the scenic trails of Blue Marsh Lake, offering a mix of single track and gravel roads. Participants can expect a friendly atmosphere with awards for the top finisher..