Altoona
Trail Running Calendar near Altoona 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Altoona for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.
October 2026
A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.
A themed, untimed trail event at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and navigate zombie zones. The event features runner and zombie roles, costume encouragement, awards, and proceeds benefiting local organizations.
A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour 30 minute..
November 2026
A community 5K, 2-mile walk and kids sprint at Rails to Trails Alexandria on Nov 14, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Huntingdon County Library.
May 2027
Trail races at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon PA featuring a technical figure eight course with a half marathon and a 12K option.