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!
October 2026
Trail ultramarathon and team relays in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg PA on Oct 24, 2026 with loop courses and staffed aid stations.
A themed, untimed trail event at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and navigate zombie zones. The event features runner and zombie roles, costume encouragement, awards, and proceeds benefiting local organizations.
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 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.
Multi-distance Pennsylvania trail events offering 220, 110 and 50K courses, supported and virtual options, with fundraising to benefit the Warrior Trail Foundation.
25K trail race at Ridley Creek State Park in Glen Mills PA with about 1800 feet of climbing, three aid stations, a five hour limit, and awards for top finishers.
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.
A 12-mile trail race along remote sections of the North Country Trail in Cook Forest State Park with one aid station and shuttle-access parking.
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..
A costumed 5K trail run and walk at Van Scott Nature Reserve on October 31, 2026 with in-person and virtual options to raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Includes a costume contest, water stations, and family activities.
A Halloween-themed 5K and 1 Mile at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills that benefits the Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1, with timed 5K results, commemorative shirts, safety costume rules, and a monster costume contest.
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.
A measured, professionally timed out-and-back race in Oaks PA on Nov 1, 2026 offering 10K, 5K and one mile options to support Tourette Syndrome awareness.
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.
Experience an off-road race weekend at Yeager’s Farm & Market featuring 4 and 10 mile trail runs. Enjoy a local atmosphere with post-race beer and bagels and earn a unique long sleeve tech shirt.
A trail race day at Raccoon Creek State Park on 11 July 2026, featuring distances from 1 mile to 50K, aid stations on longer routes, and fundraising in support of a veteran community care organization.
A six-hour trail challenge in Coatesville where runners complete a timed 5K each hour, aiming to finish six laps for a medal and national ranking.
A community 5 mile run and walk in Johnstown on 11 July 2026, with a course from Westmont Grove to Peoples Natural Gas Park and proceeds to Newspapers in Education.
Hoopomani 5K Run/Walk at Kenbrook Bible Camp on November 7, 2026 is a fundraiser featuring a 5K, kids fun run, post-race pancake breakfast and age-group awards.