Trail Running calendar near Cheat Lake 2026-2027

A trail running event in Mt Pleasant PA on July 11, 2026 with 30 mile and 10 mile options on the Coal & Coke Trail, two aid stations, handmade finisher medals, event swag, and a raccoon theme.

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.

Rattlerock Ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown WV offers 50k and 25k on a 7.9 mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of climb across rocky, technical trails with multiple aid stations and drop bags.

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 offering 10k, half marathon, 50k and 50 mile options on single track, gravel and meadow terrain, with AERC sanctioning for riders.

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.

Trail Appalachians is a team trail relay at Big Bear Camplands near Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV on August 7 and 8, 2026. Teams run three forested loops totaling 117 miles with on-site camping, live music, and festival 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 on August 22, 2026 offering multiple distances, a single aid station by the parking area, available race shirts, and small finisher giveaways.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail covering the northern section with about 6,200 feet of climb. Individual and relay entries are offered and free training runs are scheduled before the race.

A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.

A trail race at Montour Woods near Coraopolis offering a Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and 50K on twisty singletrack with notable elevation gain, aid stations roughly every 3-4 miles, and proceeds supporting the Hollow Oak Land Trust.

A 5K run and walk on the Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown, PA, following a riverside out and back route with on-course water stations, timed results, and awards; youth entries ages 17 and under are free.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A six hour loop challenge on shaded single track trails in North Park near Deer Browse 2 Pavilion in Allison Park PA. Runners complete as many 2 mile loops as they wish, earn a raffle ticket per loop, and top male and female loopers receive..

A 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..