Philadelphia
Trail Running Calendar near Philadelphia 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Philadelphia for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Autumn cross country event in Newtown Square with a 5K, a 1.5 miles mucker walk, live music, food, and family activities supporting land conservation.
Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.
Non-profit ninja-warrior style obstacle course run in Mullica Hill NJ, about 4 miles with 12 tiered obstacles, team scoring, and proceeds supporting clean water projects.
A community 5K trail run and a 1.5K kids fun run at Heebner Park supporting the Methacton Backpack Program.
A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.
Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.
Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.
Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.
A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.
A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.
Teams of 6 to 13 run 26 one mile relay legs around The Woodlands in Philadelphia, finishing with a 0.2 mile champion leg carried with a nonflammable torch.
A Halloween themed chip timed 5K at Stokelan Estate Winery in Medford, NJ with event swag, a wine pour, and a volunteer run option.
The 4th annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K at Fenton Lane Park on October 18, 2026 features a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile Fun Dash, supports local charities, offers custom race shirts and age group awards.
Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.
A fall 5K trail run and walk at Fort Washington State Park supporting Scouts BSA Troops 541 and 542, with awards and shirts for early registrants.
A community focused day of running, walking, and a 0K wellness experience in West Philadelphia with multiple route distances and local business engagement.
A technical 25K trail race at Ridley Creek State Park with about 1800 feet of climbing, three aid stations, and a five hour time limit.
A Halloween track event at West Chester University featuring a 30 minute Candy Scramble, a costume contest with prizes, and DJ music.