Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 208 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
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.
October 3, 2026 trail event in Ebensburg, PA with marathon, 15 mile, 5k, a 26.2 mile group bike ride and a 0.0k couch category supporting local trails.
Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council programming.
Chip timed 5K through Thistlethwaite Vineyards in Jefferson PA on October 3 2026, with race swag, a wine pour, and age group awards.
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 six hour timed trail event at Brady's Run Park on a 2.1 mile loop featuring steep opening climbs, ridgeline single track and technical switchback descents. Open to solo runners and two person relay teams with awards for top finishers.
A community 5K and 1 mile fun run in Erie on October 3, 2026 supporting the Erie Humane Society and SafeNet's Haven 2 Home program.
A community festival on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Shippensburg with a half marathon, 5k, hikes, bike rides and a 1-mile fun run, benefiting the CV Rails-to-Trails Council.
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.
Experience peak fall foliage on a 5K trail run through the historic Boal Estate and local nature preserves followed by Oktoberfest celebrations at Boal City Brewing.
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.
Experience a classic cross country race on the trails of North Park during the autumn foliage season. Enjoy 20k, 10k, and 5k distances featuring handmade bamboo medals and traditional folk dancing.
Test your limits on a 100k trail through the Pennsylvania Wilds featuring 13,400 feet of elevation gain and a midnight start without crews or pacers.
Experience the scenic trails and historic ruins of South Williamsport in a 5K or 10K race supporting the Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund.
Trail races of about 6.9 and 13.9 miles through Bald Eagle State Forest on technical singletrack with aid stations and proceeds that fund local college scholarships.
Trail ultramarathon near Blue Marsh Lake in Reading PA offering a 50K solo race and 2 to 4 person relay with timed cutoffs and seven aid stations.
Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.
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 Friday evening 5K through tree-lined Riverview Park around Observatory Hill with a hilly course, a costume contest, and fall family activities.