Bethlehem
Trail Running Calendar near Bethlehem 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bethlehem for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Annual 5K Ruck and Run/Walk at Bicentennial Park in Bethlehem honors veterans with awards for age groups and a non competitive 1 mile fun run.
A Black Friday endurance event in Emmaus offering cycling and running distances from 10k to 100 miles, relay and double-discipline options, elapsed-time scoring, and a beer prize format.
December 2026
A pirate themed endurance event in Pennsburg PA offering 4 hour and 8 hour timed ultra options on a 2 to 3 mile loop with aid station, shirt and medal.
March 2027
Technical mountain trail race near Mt Tammany offering a 30K (three laps) and a 50K+ (five laps) on a 6.7 mile loop with about 1,750 ft ascent per loop.
April 2027
A trail event at Jacobsburg State Park with a roughly 5 mile counterclockwise loop and options for a single 5 mile, 3 hour, or 6 hour format.
Point to point Boston qualifying marathon with a steady downgrade, plus a half marathon and a 7 mile run with a scenic train to the start.
May 2027
A 5K trail run and walk at Jacobsburg State Park raising funds to sponsor wreaths for veterans and supporting local veteran charities.
A 5K run and 2 mile walk on Lehigh Universitys Goodman Campus in Bethlehem, PA with race awards, raffle prizes, and proceeds supporting student programs.
Tough Mudder Philly at Bear Creek Mountain Resort offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses across steep mountain terrain, plus Infinity laps, Mudder Village, and team packages.
June 2027
Trail 5K and 10K events at Levee Loop Trailhead in Dansbury Park with timed results, finish line photos, and pool access for bib holders.
A last-person-standing backyard ultra on a roughly 3.4 mile trail loop with 350+ ft climb, plus a chip-timed nighttime loop and a beer mile add-on.
July 2027
Obstacle Course Race weekend at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 10 and 11 2027 featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, workshops and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat.
A chip timed trail 5K festival on July 10, 2027 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA, benefiting the farm.
A July 11 2027 trail event at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton PA featuring a 10K on narrow singletrack trails outside the ski area; tickets from $59.
Scenic 5K trail run at Blue Mountain Vineyards with chip timing, a finishers' glass of wine for those 21 and over, postrace music, food, and event photos.
A trail run in Kempton, PA on July 31, 2027 with timed lap starts and elimination each lap until a single runner remains.
September 2027
A chip timed 5k at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery in Saylorsburg on September 12, 2027 with vineyard views, wine pours, and age group awards.