Reading close

Trail Running Calendar near Reading 2026-2027

Header image

Explore the top trail runs near Reading for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
A community 5K and a roughly 1000 meter kids fun run at Northern Lebanon High School on November 14, 2026, run on a hilly mix of trails, grass and macadam.
Community 5K and 10K runs plus a toddler fun run on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, with race shirts, youth medals, post-race refreshments, and a high school team trophy challenge.
A chip-timed 5K on the Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail in Manheim, PA supporting the Friends of Pam Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, with cash awards and a virtual option.
Trail festival at Independence Park with multiple timed and distance races, a free two mile walk, live music and food trucks.
An evening 5K trail run at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center with glow sticks marking the course, varied terrain, and s'mores and hot cocoa after the run.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail in Manheim, PA on 11/21/2026 offers local 5K and 10K road races with finisher medals, official results, limited water stations, and modest race staffing.
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.
Free untimed 5K group run in Pottsville with choices of cross country, track laps, or a JFK route; cash donations support the Pottsville XC Boosters.
December 2026
A ten hour endurance event of ten hourly four mile laps in Ephrata, PA with solo and relay options and proceeds for Bible translation.
A holiday themed 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on December 5, 2026 at Landis Run Intermediate School in Lancaster PA with holiday treats and a charity drive.
Trail races at Governor Dick Park on December 12 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile options with proceeds supporting park trails and facilities.
Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.
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.
Holiday 5K and 10K on Lancaster Junction Trail in Manheim PA offer timed races with finisher medals and published results, limited on-site support, and water stations at lap ends and the finish.
A 40th annual five mile run in Leesport, PA on December 27, 2026 featuring mixed road and easy trail through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail.
January 2027
An 11K winter trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 with technical terrain, oncourse water stops, onsite medical support, age group awards and post race food and a cash bar.
5K and 10K road races in Manheim, PA on January 23, 2027, organized by US Road Running with finisher medals and limited onsite support.
February 2027
A 10 mile off road trail race at French Creek State Park with rocky singletrack, two water stops, heated bathrooms and mandatory online registration.
A local US Road Running 5K and 10K in Manheim, PA on February 27, 2027 with finisher medals, published results, small race staff, and limited on-site services.
March 2027
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.
Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.