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!
November 2026
A community 5K, 2 mile walk and kids sprint on November 14, 2026 at Rails to Trails Alexandria Trailhead supporting the Huntingdon County Library.
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.
Four races on the scenic D&L Trail in eastern Pennsylvania: marathon, marathon relay, and heritage half marathon options, with proceeds supporting the D&L National Heritage Corridor.
Trail festival at Independence Park with races from 4 and 8 miles to 3 hour and 6 hour formats, plus a 2 mile walk, music, and vendors.
An evening 2-mile run and family walk through the holiday light display at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, PA on November 20, 2026.
Trail half marathon and a shorter 6.66 mile single loop race through meadows, forests and rocky single track near Glen Rock, PA.
A club race in Philadelphia featuring an approximately 5.6 miles hilly course with a grassy cross country segment and club team scoring.
15th Annual Seneca Valley Cross Country Turkey Chase is a USATF-certified 5K at Graham Park with age-group awards and food donations collected for Armstrong's Breaking Bread Initiative.
Black Friday lap event in Emmaus, PA offering runs and rides from 10K to 100 miles, team relay and challenge formats, a six-pack prize system, and USATF permit coverage.
A memorial 5k in Meadville on 11/29/2026 benefiting Toys for Tots; $25 registration and participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy.
December 2026
Trail race around Lake Redman in York, PA with mostly single track terrain, tunnel crossings, an aid station, a ruck division, and finisher awards.
Experience a 5k trail race through the scenic woods of Haverford Reserve with post race refreshments and long sleeve shirts for pre registered participants.
An 8.4 miles Philadelphia race along the Schuylkill River with Racejoy live tracking, chip timed splits, and awards supporting Fairmount Park maintenance.
A holiday 5K and 1-mile walk at ShawneeCraft Brewery on December 12, 2026, with chip timing, awards, a beanie, a beer, and post-race music.
A December trail event at Governor Dick Park offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding park trails, safety, and education center improvements.
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 night trail run at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA offering a mostly runnable 7 mile course and a 5K; headlamps required and registration is limited to 250 entrants.
A holiday themed event in Oakdale with a flat out and back 5K on the Panhandle trail and an untimed 1 mile fun walk. Awards include finisher medals, top overall and age group prizes, with holiday merchandise while supplies last.
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
A New Year event in Oakdale with a 5K run and 1 mile family walk on a flat crushed limestone out and back course.