West Chester
Trail Running Calendar near West Chester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near West Chester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 51 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A dog friendly fundraising event at Bellevue State Park on September 27, 2026 featuring a scenic 5K and a one mile Mutt Mile, with race timing, awards for dogs and people, vendors, a costume contest, and merchandise.
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.
A non-profit, ninja warrior style obstacle course in Mullica Hill, NJ with an approximately 4 mile course and 12 tiered obstacles. Individual and team scoring uses tiered points and age rules require adult accompaniment for 10 to 14 year olds.
A community 5K trail run and a 1.5K kids fun run at Heebner Park supporting the Methacton Backpack Program.
A trail event at Black Rock Retreat featuring a professionally timed 6.07 km race and an untimed hiking option, with participant shirts, goodie bags, awards, and camp-supporting proceeds.
Trail races at Glenroy Preserve on October 4, 2026: 5 mile, 25K, and 50K loops with creek crossings, aid stations, and post-race food and beer.
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.
A community run and walk in Pottstown with a 5K, a 10‑mile course, and a family loop along the Schuylkill River; proceeds support the Stewardship Fund.
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.
Trail race in Pottstown, PA offering 15k and 30k on technical park trails with rocks, roots and varied single and double track. Aid stations provide fruit, packaged snacks and hot options; custom and self supported fueling is allowed.
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 marked 5K trail race on October 25, 2026 in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania across grass fields, horse trails and dirt roads with timed divisions, ribbons, and a t-shirt option.
A Halloween track event at West Chester University featuring a 30 minute Candy Scramble, a costume contest with prizes, and DJ music.
Family-friendly Halloween 5K and untimed 1-mile at The Bates Motel in Glen Mills with costumes, a costume contest, and proceeds benefiting the local fire company.