Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 192 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail with 6,200 feet of climbing, individual and five-person relay options, and wayfinding via yellow blazes.
Trail races at Salt Springs Park, Montrose PA, offering 5K, 10K and a 50K five loop course through old growth forest and wetlands.
Spartan Stadion at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia features a mud free 5 km with 20 obstacles, a kids race and spectator access on August 29, 2026.
A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks.
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.
Clothing optional 5.5K and 1 mile fun run at Sunny Rest Resort featuring mixed trail and road courses, resort access, and age group awards.
A community road event on August 30, 2026 at McCahill Park in Pittsburgh with a 5K and a 1 Mile race; every finisher receives a medal and t-shirts are available as an add-on.
September 2026
A community 5K trail run and One Mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Farm in Malvern on September 3, 2026. Cross-country courses include varied terrain and obstacles, with an after-party featuring live music and food trucks and proceeds supporting..
A family friendly 5K mud run at Switchback MX on September 5, 2026 with obstacles, mud pits, an on‑site festival and VIP and value registration options.
A trail race at Camp Mt. Luther offering 5K and 10K looped courses to benefit Camp Mount Luther. The event includes a kids fun run, awards for top finishers and all finishers, and a water stop at the 5K mark.
Trail races of 13.1 miles, 20 miles, and 50K through Montour Woods with aid stations, finisher medals, and proceeds to Hollow Oak Land Trust.
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.
A four-part community trail series with three morning gatherings and a final sunset event in Marietta and Lancaster County. Participants choose their own distance, share food and hydration, and may register per event or buy a multi event pass.
Experience a scenic run through the woods and around the Howard Eaton Reservoir on a mix of gravel roads and single track trails. Choose between 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances to support local youth programs.
A 12-hour trail endurance run on a measured five-mile loop near Reading PA, with individual and relay divisions, distance-based awards, aid stations and on-site amenities.
A 24 hour 10K loop challenge at Moraine State Park on September 11 to 12, 2026, with laps across Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails.
Trail races of 100K, 50K and an 18 Miler through Hickory Run State Park on Sept 12, 2026, featuring a figure-8 50K loop, a boulder field crossing, and the technical Shades of Death section; field limited to 400 entrants.
Trail ultraruns and a marathon along the Pine Creek Rail Trail near Wellsboro PA with crushed stone surface, canyon scenery, and abundant wildlife.
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.
A chip timed trail race at South Branch Farms offering 5K and 10K routes on varied terrain with creek crossings, climbs, wildlife sightings, and a post race gathering. Proceeds support the Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County.