Trail Running Calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

March 2027

Trail Run 20 mi 40 mi

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

April 2027

Apr

3

Sa

UltraTrax Bear Creek Mountain

Macungie | 5 mi from Mertztown

Trail Run 7 mi 14 mi 21 mi 28 mi

Timed endurance event at Bear Creek Mountain Resort on April 3, 2027 with 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile options, aid stations, and an optional weighted division.

Apr

11

Su

Fifth Street Rock Monster

Mertztown

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon

Trail run at Forever Farm in Mertztown PA with Half marathon, 10k and 5k on marked singletrack plus post-race BBQ, beer, kids bike course and camping.

May 2027

May

1

Sa

Jacobsburg State Park 5K Trail Run

Nazareth | 25 mi from Mertztown

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K trail run and walk at Jacobsburg State Park raising funds to sponsor wreaths for veterans and supporting local veteran charities.

May

22

Sa

Scouting America Troop 597 Scout Fest

Douglassville | 17 mi from Mertztown

Trail Run 5 km

A community Scout Fest in Douglassville with a timed 5K, a 1.5 mile walk, festival activities, and fundraising for local Scout programs.

July 2027

Jul

10-11

Sa - Su

Poconos Spartan Event Weekend

Lehighton | 23 mi from Mertztown

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km

Two-day obstacle racing at Blue Mountain Ski Area with 5 km and 10 km races, kids runs, and a four hour Hurricane Heat.

Jul

11

Su

Blue Mountain Trail Run

Palmerton | 20 mi from Mertztown

Trail Run 10 km

A Spartan Trail 10K at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton PA on July 11, 2027 featuring narrow singletrack trails outside the ski area and spectator access.