Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2026-2027

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.

A chip timed multi hour running event at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA on October 2 and 3, 2026, offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options with camping, an aid station and awards.

A community event at Cornwall Elementary with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run on the Lebanon County Rail Trail. The non-timed event includes a free family festival after the runs with food and an outdoor movie, with proceeds to the school PTO.

A 104 mile out and back trail race in Export PA that follows the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail and local park single track routes. Aid stations, heated bathrooms and a 32 hour cut off support participants.

A community outdoor event on October 3, 2026 offering a 5K run and a muck walk on varied terrain, plus food, live music, activities, and accessibility options, with proceeds supporting Willistown land preservation.

A trail event in Ebensburg on October 3, 2026 featuring a point-to-point marathon, 15-mile race, 5k, a 26.2 mile group bike ride, and a fun Couch Potato 0.0k, with aid stations, medals, shirts, and proceeds supporting local trails and a fir..

Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council pro..

A chip timed 5k run and walk at Thistlethwaite Vineyards on October 3, 2026, featuring a two loop cross country course and a finish line pour of wine. The event includes race swag, age group awards, and supports the Humane Society of Greene..

Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.

A six hour timed trail event at Brady's Run Park on a 2.1 mile loop featuring steep opening climbs, ridgeline single track and technical switchback descents. Open to solo runners and two person relay teams with awards for top finishers.

A fundraising run on October 3, 2026 at Harborcreek Community Park in Erie, PA featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run walk to support the Haven 2 Home program; entry fees and race shirts are listed.

A community trail festival in Shippensburg offering a half marathon, 5k, hike, 25 mile bike ride and a free 1 mile fun run for kids, with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

A community run and walk at Heebner Park supporting the Methacton Backpack Program. The event features a professionally timed 5K on a trail course and an untimed 1.5K kids run for ages 12 and under.

A 5k trail run and a 0.3 mile youth loop held at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg on October 4, 2026, with marked trails through estate driveways, preserves, and farm fields. Awards will recognize overall and age group finishers; participants..

A fourth-annual trail event at Glenroy Preserve with looped 5 mile, 25K, and 50K courses featuring mixed technical terrain, multiple creek crossings, four aid stations, and post-race food and beer for 21 plus.

Experience a classic cross country race on the trails of North Park during the autumn foliage season. Enjoy 20k, 10k, and 5k distances featuring handmade bamboo medals and traditional folk dancing.

A 100K trail ultramarathon in North Bend PA on the Black Forest Trail. The course has over 13,400 ft of elevation gain, steep climbs, a 19 hour cutoff, and rules that ban crews, pacers, and spectators.

Trail event in South Williamsport featuring 5K and 10K courses on Bluebird and Pocowanache trails, one aid station at Green Bridge, awards by age group, and proceeds supporting the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund.

Trail races in Bald Eagle State Forest offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and a 6.4 mile 10K over technical singletrack, steep climbs, stream crossings, and scenic overlooks.

A 50K trail ultramarathon around Blue Marsh Lake near Reading, PA, on an approximately 31 mile loop with single track, rolling hills and one major climb. Relay teams of two to four complete the course in four legs with seven aid stations.