Trail Running calendar near Cheat Lake 2026-2027

Highlands Sky is a 40 mile trail run in Davis, West Virginia on June 20, 2026, centered at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. The route goes through Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods with meadows, bogs, and rocky plains.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.

A community 5k fun run at Altered Genius Brewing Co. in Ambridge on June 20, 2026. The in-person event features a 5k course and a brewery gathering, with tickets from free to USD 110 and refunds available up to seven days before.

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

A trail race in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026 with one loop of 5.9 miles or two loops for 11.8 miles on the Promised Land Trail, about 350 feet elevation gain per loop. Field is limited to 200 runners.

A new trail race on July 11, 2026 in Mt Pleasant, PA, featuring 30- and 10-mile options on a flat crushed-gravel and paved loop with two aid stations, handmade finisher medals, and race-themed swag.

Trail races through Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, PA, featuring single track, water crossings, natural obstacles, and varied elevation. Two distance options are offered: 10K and 20K.

Experience a unique night run on a flat 5k trail course in Apollo. Carry a light to guide your way on this out and back route and enjoy shuttled transport from the designated parking area.

A technical trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV offering 50k and 25k on a 7.9+ mile loop. The 50k includes nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and drop bag support.

Experience a diverse trail race at Camp Seph Mack featuring single track paths, creek crossings, and hills. Choose between 25K, 15K, and 8K distances with post race pizza and traditional finishers gifts.

A combined trail running and equestrian endurance event in Burgettstown, PA on August 1, 2026, where runners and riders race the same mixed-terrain course. Distances include a 10k fun run, half marathon, 50k and 50 miles.

Experience the ultimate test of versatility at North Park with road and trail races. Choose a single discipline or tackle the combined challenge across the scenic lakefront and wooded switchbacks of Pennsylvania.

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village amenities.

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

An annual event on August 9, 2026 in Schellsburg offering a 5K run and two 5K walks. The race raises funds for memorial scholarships and features age group awards, race shirts for preregistered entrants and professional timing.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV on August 22, 2026. Distances range from 5 miles to 50 miles on a marked 10 mile figure eight loop with a central aid station and available Strava route for the 50k.

A point to point 50 miles on the Baker Trail in Pennsylvania covering the northern section. Individual and relay entries are available, with a fourteen hour cutoff and a three piece medal series for finishers.

The St. Vincent College Dr. Andy Herr Alumni Race will take place in Latrobe on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Sidewinder is a new trail race in Montour Woods and Moon Park, Coraopolis, PA offering Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and 50K routes over twisty singletrack with aid stations, notable elevation gain, and proceeds benefiting Hollow Oak Land Trust.