Trail Running calendar near Cheat Lake 2026-2027

The Northside Nemesis is a free 30k foot race in Pittsburgh featuring a course that climbs 57 city staircases. This non-profit event welcomes donations to support its costs and benefit Riverview Park programming.

Run or walk for a song at the Soles for Songs 5K. This flat out-and-back race on the scenic Panhandle Trail supports the South Hills Children's Choir. All participants are welcome, and early registrants get a t-shirt and goodie bag.

A community 5k event around Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026 featuring a partly paved, partly natural trail course, a kids fun run, post-event food, and handcrafted nature trophies.

A community fundraising 5K and walk in Pittsburgh supporting pulmonary hypertension research, featuring multiple age categories, kids runs and a virtual participation option.

UltraTrax Wisp offers a scenic trek through Appalachian terrain at Wisp Resort. Choose from four distances up to 28 miles, with 10 hours to complete your chosen course. Finishers earn swag, and a post event celebration awaits at the base.

A half marathon and a 5K on the Yough River Trail in Elizabeth Township on April 18, 2026, with a flat crushed limestone course, medals for finishers, pacers in the half, and proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

A superhero themed 5K and 10K in Wheeling supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates. Flat paved out and back on the Wheeling Creek Rail Trail with family friendly atmosphere and costume recognition.

A 2026 nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest offering a 50 km and a half marathon over rocky, scenic trails with significant elevation, multiple aid stations, and a 250-runner combined entry cap.

A spring trail event at Brady's Run Park, the Tapped For Sap 25k+ follows an approx 16 mile loop with mixed single track and paved sections, about 2,300 feet of elevation, aid stations including maple syrup shots, and post race pancakes.

A trail event at Camp Harmony around Quemahoning Reservoir offering 50K solo or 4-person relay, a 30K option, and a new 10K loop, with wooded single-track, aid stations, nearby cabins, and a 10 hour cutoff.

Trail hike and run in Summerfield, Ohio on OWBC’s 600 acre forest property, offering a 5K run or walk and a 10K run with technical single track, a suspension bridge, and refreshment stations.

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park offering 6 and 12 hour formats on a 5.25 mile loop with varied trail terrain, two aid stations, and on-site facilities. The event benefits the Innocent Lives Foundation.

A road and rail trail event in Johnstown on May 23, 2026 offering 14 mile, 8 mile and 5K routes that pass through Staple Bend Tunnel and finish at Peoples Natural Gas Park near the Stone Bridge.

Join a scenic 5K run/walk beside the Cacapon River in Wardensville, West Virginia. The event is part of the town's Spring Fest and all proceeds support local youth programs. Run, walk, or cheer before enjoying a day of community celebration..

Looped trail races at Settlers Cabin Park offering 50K, 25K, 8 Miler and 5K on the Last Trail Standing route started in reverse. Well marked trails, two aid stations, and finisher medals.

A multi-day trail ultramarathon at Brady's Run Park offering 100 mile, 100k, half marathon and several shorter events across May 29-31, 2026. The weekend includes relays, a pacer option, a Women in Ultrarunning program, and participant amen..

Celebrate a decade of community running with the Quota of Indiana 5K. Join the live event on the Hoodlebug Trail or complete a virtual 5K on your own schedule. Proceeds fund scholarships for local students and support services for the deaf,..

Laurel Highlands Ultra on June 13, 2026 in Ohiopyle PA features point to point 70.5 mile and 50K races plus relay options along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The event lists entry limits and includes a land acknowledgement.

A 40 mile trail run in Canaan Valley, West Virginia, held in mid June and routed mainly through Monongahela National Forest. The course crosses Dolly Sods and Roaring Plains with a mix of plateau, bogs, forest paths, and rocky plains.

A community trail event in Steubenville, OH featuring a 5k trail run and walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option. The course follows the Purple and Red trails at Historic Beatty Park with wooded paths and creek crossings.