Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 208 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Evening ruck march at Gov. Dick on September 25, 2026 with 8 and 4 mile courses, weighted ruck rules, junior division, and proceeds split between The Knights of the Kingdom and Gov. Dick.
Chip timed 5K at Nissley Vineyards on 09/26/2026 featuring a scenic cross country style course, post run music and wine, supporting the HEADstrong charity.
A 50K and 25K out-and-back on the McDade Trail beside the Delaware River with three aid stations and cupless support.
A 3.1 mile run and walk at Stony Fork Campground in Wellsboro, PA raising funds for the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society with medals and age group awards.
A lap format running or walking event at Sunfish Pond County Park on September 26, 2026, with 1.0 mile laps and a three hour most-loops format. Proceeds benefit the Northern Tier Veterans Group and the event includes a bonfire with hot dogs and s'mor..
A 10 hour endurance walking challenge at the Schuylkill Center offering 7 to 28 mile loop options with optional weighted rucks and timed, well marked trails.
The Mountain Man Ultra is a technical 50K trail race in Waterville featuring 7,500 feet of elevation gain through the rugged terrain of Little Pine State Park.
A point to point 50 mile trail race on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in Somerset County with a five person relay option and staffed aid stations.
A short lap elimination race at Fifth Street Cross in Emmaus PA on September 26, 2026 featuring timed scoring, laps of about 1.6 miles, and a tightening lap cutoff.
Teams of 6 to 13 run a 26 leg relay on a one mile trail loop at The Woodlands in Philadelphia, using custom batons and a torch carrying final 0.2 mile runner.
Community 16th Annual Red Devil 5K at Avon Grove Middle School on September 26, 2026 features a three-loop grass course, chip timing, awards, and a 1 mile kids run.
Eighth Annual Tuff Tornado Run at Alameda Park is a two mile, 22 obstacle mud run with chip timing, food trucks, music, and fundraising for school programs.
Fall trail event at Rock Hollow Woods ELC featuring a wheel-measured 5K and a 1 mile all ages fun run/walk with pre-registration required by September 19.
Experience a 5k trail run or a family dog walk through 27 wooded acres at the Althouse Arboretum followed by a festive Dog Days Fair with vendors and rescues.
Experience the beauty of RB Winter State Park with a half marathon or four mile trail race. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and music while supporting local organizations.
A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.
A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.
October 2026
Test your endurance at the Red Barn Challenge in Lykens, PA, featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour races on a scenic 1 mile grass and mulch loop.
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run at Cornwall Elementary on October 2, 2026 with proceeds benefiting the school PTO.
Experience the autumn colors of western Pennsylvania in a 103 mile ultramarathon or an exclusive half marathon that supports the local trail community.