Trail Running Calendar Pennsylvania 2025-2026

Red, White and Run 5K is a 5K trail run and walk held in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, at Veteran's Memorial Park (109 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, PA 18435). The course is a trail route designed for both runners and walkers. Special features include awards for the top three male and female finishers, plus..

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..

Pottsville Cross Country and Track Alumni and Friends Run is the inaugural fundraiser for the Pottsville High School cross country program, held at Pottsville High School Stadium Track in Pottsville, PA. Runners use the current Pottsville High cross country course, now a 5K, with the start and finis..

Hex Hollow Half takes place at Spring Valley Park in southern York County, Pennsylvania. Runners choose between a 13.13-mile half marathon (two loops) and a 6.66-mile single loop. The course traverses low meadows, mature hardwood forests, and pine-covered wide tracks, featuring roots, rocks, two str..

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 marked with colored flags—pink for the 1..

Naked Nick takes place in Leesport, Pennsylvania, with race options of 25K and 50K along the trails at Blue Marsh Lake. The course runs on the lake's south side in a lollipop layout: 5.5 miles out, 4.5 mile loop, then 5.5 miles back, blending about 80% single-track trails with 20% gravel roads. Elev..

Icicles on the Moon 7 Miler is a night trail race in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, at Zindel Park near the caretakers house. The event offers a 7-mile main race and a 5K option, both using local trails around the reservoir. Runners must wear a headlamp and be prepared for winter conditions. The 7-mile c..

Naked Bavarian is a budget-friendly ultra-trail race held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. It offers two distances: 20 miles and 40 miles, with a no/low swag ethos that skips expensive shirts, medals, and entertainment in favor of a solid course, dependable aid, and medical support. The..

Blazing Saddles is a trail running event hosted by the York Road Runners Club at Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 25K and an 8 Miler. Both courses run along the scenic Ranger Trail, featuring a mix of horse trails, single-trac..

Fire on the Rocks 10K is an intermediate trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The 6.6-mile course uses local trails also featured in the Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast events, delivering about 1,400 feet of ascent. Open to up to 400 runners, hikers, or walkers, the event foster..

The Long Run is an ultra-style race organized by The Running Kind at Jacobsburg State Park. The course features a give-or-take five-mile loop that blends scenic single-track with flat, fast gravel sections and about 450 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners may complete a single loop or accumulat..

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 State Park in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, are presented by Allegheny Trailrunners, Inc. The event offers two distances: a Short Course (about 10K) and a Long Course (half-marathon). Runners can choose the shorter route up Moore’s Hill and around the lake, o..

Philadelphia Trail Marathon, held in Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, offers a marathon and half-marathon on trail terrain. The 13.1-mile course is largely single-track with rolling hills, rocks, and roots; the 26.2-mile route covers similar terrain with added elevation. The atmosphere refle..

The Hyner Trail Challenge, held annually in Hyner, Pennsylvania, is a demanding trail running event featuring two distances: a 25K and a 50K. The 25K course includes three major climbs and descents with 4,000 feet of vertical gain, offering scenic vistas, stream crossings, and single-track trails. T..

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 Dirty German Endurance Fest is an urban ultramarathon held within Philadelphia's Pennypack Park, a scenic area featuring trails along Pennypack Creek with diverse surfaces including soft dirt, sandy spots, single track, gravel, and some paved bike trail. The event offers 25K, 50K, and 50-mile di..

The Oil Creek 13 Stacked Trail Race, held at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offers a unique trail running experience through Oil Creek State Park. The event features two distances: a 5-mile and a 13-mile race, both starting and finishing near the museum. The courses utilize..

The Worlds End Ultramarathon, held in Forksville, Pennsylvania, offers two challenging trail races: a 100k and a 50k. Both courses traverse rugged single-track and double-track trails through the scenic Loyalsock Trail, Loyalsock State Forest, and Worlds End State Park in the Endless Mountains. The..

Slate Run Trail Race in Slate Run, PA offers 25K and Half Marathon options through Tiadaghton State Forest’s rugged terrain. The course traverses the Algerine Wild Area and Red Run sections of the Black Forest Trail, featuring technical single-track, streams, and sweeping vistas. For the first 9 mil..