Trail Running calendar near Fairmont 2026-2027

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Join the Frozen Goat Loop, a noncompetitive trail run at North Park Ice Rink in Wexford, PA. Choose 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile loops or a 20 to 25 mile continuous route, then warm up inside with coffee, pastries and a chili cook off.

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

Join a scenic 5k run or walk at Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026, featuring mixed trails and roads and friendly competition. Bring the family for a free kids fun run, tasty post race treats and unique handcrafted nature trophies..

UltraTrax Wisp at Wisp Resort on April 11, 2026 offers 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile loop options across singletrack and ski trails, optional 10/20/35 lb rucks, a 10-hour finish window, and finisher gear including a patch and shirt.

Run the flat, fast Yough River Trail at the Boston Trail Half Marathon and 5K in Elizabeth Township, PA on April 18, 2026. Enjoy medals, pacers in the half, and a family friendly 5K while supporting local trail upkeep.

Nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest near Bruceton Mills, WV with 50 km and half marathon options across rocky trails and Cheat Canyon overlooks. Limited to 250 runners, this challenging course features big climbs, aid stations,..

Run through spring blossoms and boulder strewn single track at the Redbud Trail Challenge, a rugged 5K or 10K on OWBC's forested hills featuring the Nehemiah suspension bridge. Proceeds support Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp.

Scenic, rugged timed trail runs at Valley Falls State Park offer 6 and 12 hour formats on May 9, 2026. Run a 5.25 mile loop with about 750 feet gain per lap, enjoy stocked aid stations and a race shirt, support the Innocent Lives Foundation..

Run mountain trails at West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe, WV, May 22 to 23, from a one mile kids run to a tough 100K with huge climbs and summit views. Enjoy live music, vendors, a Cass Railroad ride and family activities.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Tackle wooded trails at Settlers Cabin Park on May 23, 2026 with Rise Up Hero Trail Runs, offering 50K, 25K, 8 Miler and 5K distances for runners and hikers. Rocky, rooty singletrack, medals for all finishers and timing provided.

Join the Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle on June 13, 2026 with 70.5 mile and 50K options plus team relays along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Point to point courses finish near Seward and at mile 31 for the 50K.

Run the Highlands Sky 40M, a 40 mile trail ultra through Canaan Valley and the Monongahela National Forest on the Saturday before Father's Day. Rugged plateaus, rocky plains, bogs and mountain meadows make for a scenic but demanding early s..

Join Hell Hath No Hurry at Settler's Cabin Park on June 27, 2026 for trail races from 10K to 50 mile and relay teams. Enjoy aid stations, custom technical socks and hand crafted finisher awards.

A trail race on the Promised Land Trail in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27 2026, offering one-loop and two-loop options. Participants receive a finisher medal, a McClumsy T shirt, post race snacks and beer for those 21 and older.

Run the Coal & Coke Fireworks 30 or 10 Miler in Mt Pleasant, PA on July 11 2026 along the scenic Coal and Coke Trail with rolling 5 mile loops on crushed gravel and pavement. Enjoy organic aid, crew access and handmade finisher medals with..

Run Rattlerock Ultra near Morgantown WV on July 25, 2026 with 25k and 50k options on rocky, technical trails in Coopers Rock State Forest. The 50k packs nearly 6,000 feet of climbing across repeat loops for a rugged, scenic test.

Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park on August 1, 2026 pits runners against equestrians on scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails. Choose 20k, 50k or 50 mile for a rare side by side endurance race.