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
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 beginner friendly trail run at Little Pine State Park on October 25, 2026, roughly a 5 mile Lakeshore Trail loop with tech shirts, post-race food, and limited to 200 entries.
A series of long trail races in Pennsylvania on mostly single track trails that raise funds for the Warrior Trail Foundation while testing navigation and endurance.
A technical 25k trail race through Ridley Creek State Park featuring 1,800 feet of climbing across rocky single-track trails and historic landmarks.
A Halloween themed 5K at Adams County Winery on October 25, 2026, with chip timing, online results, and registration perks including a tee, wine glass, and finisher medal.
An age-group graded 5.5-mile trail race at Frances Slocum State Park on October 25, 2026, run mainly on grass and earth. Pre-registration is required; the entry fee is $10 and online registration closes October 23.
Experience a 12 mile run along remote sections of the North Country Trail ending at the scenic Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania.
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.
Cross-country themed event in Shickshinny on October 25, 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile walk, a hidden antidote challenge, costume categories, and limited zombie repellent.
A Halloween nighttime 5-mile out-and-back on the Ghosttown Trail in Vintondale, PA, held October 31, 2026. The closed-course event requires personal lighting, uses chip timing, includes one water stop, awards by age groups, and has a 1 hour 30 minute..
Costumed 5K trail run and walk at Van Scott Nature Reserve on October 31, 2026, offering in person and virtual options to support Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
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.
Annual NCA 5K Run/Walk at Smythe Park on October 31, 2026 with a $35 registration fee; proceeds support New Covenant Academy athletic teams.
A K9 themed community run at Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown with a professionally measured 5K and a paved 1 mile fun run plus age group awards and post race activities.
A Halloween 5K trail run at Old Stone Cider with costumes encouraged, live music, vendors and a food drive benefiting the Chester County Food Bank.
November 2026
A trail event at Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association in Altoona with 10K and 5K races, a 5K walk, and a half mile youth race for ages 5 to 12. Awards and a post race gathering follow the races.
An annual trail event at Gifford Pinchot State Park that raises funds for canine cancer research, featuring a 5k run and a 3.5k walk with awards for canine human teams and solo runners.
Pumpkin Run at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park offers 10K, 5K and one mile races to support Tourette Syndrome awareness, with trophies, shirts and early registration perks.
Trail race in Hyner, PA offering 25K and 15K courses on The View, Post Draft, SOB and Huff Run with notable elevation gain and limited registration.