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Trail Running Calendar near Johnstown 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Johnstown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026
Aug
8
Sa

Run For The Trail 7K

Trail Run Walk 2 mi 7 km
A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.
Aug
8
Sa

Chase the Cougar 5K

Trail Run Walk 5 km
Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.
Aug
9
Su

Jacob Hershberger Memorial Run

Trail Run Walk 5 km
An annual event on August 9, 2026 in Schellsburg offering a 5K run and two 5K walks. The race raises funds for memorial scholarships and features age group awards, race shirts for preregistered entrants and professional timing.
Aug
16
Su

Mountain Laurel 5K Run

Trail Run Walk 5 km
Scenic, dog friendly 5K run and walk along shaded paths by Jones Mill Run and Laurel Hill Lake during the Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival.
Aug
29
Sa

St. Vincent College Dr. Andy Herr Alumni Race

Trail Run 2 mi 5 km
A college alumni running day at St. Vincent College on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K, a new 1.6 mile option, and a free quarter mile Kids Fun Run. Registration fees vary and additional donations are welcome.
September 2026
Sep
5
Sa

Jim Mayer Trail

Trail Run Walk 5 km
A 5K run and walk along the Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown, PA on September 5, 2026 with awards, free youth entry, and proceeds supporting local trails.
Sep
12
Sa

Rock 'n The Knob Trail Challenge

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 50 km
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.
Sep
26
Sa

Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic

Trail Run 50 mi
Point-to-point ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail finishing in Ohiopyle, featuring a 50 mile option and a 5-person relay with multiple aid stations.
October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon

Trail Run 5 km 15 mi 26 mi
A multi-distance trail event in Ebensburg, PA offering marathon, 15 miler, 5k, adaptive 5k, a casual 26.2 mile bike ride and a light Couch Potato 0.0k.
Oct
31
Sa

Quarry Shack 5 Miler

Trail Run Walk 5 mi
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
Nov
7
Sa

Morley's Run

Trail Run Walk 5 mi
A community 5 mile run and walk in Johnstown on 11 July 2026, with a course from Westmont Grove to Peoples Natural Gas Park and proceeds to Newspapers in Education.
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