Altoona
Trail Running Calendar near Altoona 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Altoona for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
April 2027
Trail races at Canoe Creek State Park offering a 10K and a half marathon loop on varied, often muddy trails with enforced cutoff times and charitable net proceeds.
May 2027
Experience an arduous and technical figure eight trail race through Greenwood Furnace State Park featuring a half marathon and a 12K distance.
July 2027
A point to point 100 kilometers (62 miles) trail ultramarathon across the Ridge and Valley region of southern Pennsylvania, spanning Blair, Huntingdon, and Centre counties.