Running Races in Pennsylvania — 2026

There are 700 running races in Pennsylvania in 2026 across 315 cities. The next upcoming race is the Fifth Street Cross Series in Emmaus on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Fall Fest Trail 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Beaver Falls, PA Beaver Falls

Trail 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Oreland, PA

Sun, Oct 11 · Glenside, PA Glenside

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Harvest 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Allentown, PA Allentown

Virtual Virtual Harvest 5K Run/WalkHarvest 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Steamtown Marathon 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Scranton, PA Scranton

Road MarathonWheelchair/Handcycle Marathon

From $115 Open 3 spots left

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The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Glenside, PA Glenside

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Pine-Richland Ram Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Gibsonia, PA Gibsonia

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Fort Ligonier Days 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Ligonier, PA Ligonier

Road The Kids' Cannonball Dash5k Run5k Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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WITI 5K WALK/RUN

Sun, Oct 11 · Norristown, PA Norristown

Virtual 5K WALK/RUN - IN PERSON (TIMED)WITI RIDE - VIRTUAL BIKE/PELOTONWITI WALK - VIRTUAL

From $25 Open

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5K Any Way and Color Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Yardley, PA Yardley

Road Non-LMT Resident - 1 MileLMT Resident - 1 MileNon-LMT Resident - 5K +1

From $35 Open

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CFU 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Allison Park, PA Allison Park

Virtual International Virtual 5KVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K +1

From $15 Open

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The Artful Dash 5K 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Easton, PA Easton

Road The Artful Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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T&E Care 5K & Family Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Wayne, PA Wayne

Road 5K RunFamily Fun Run/Walk - 10+ yearsFamily Fun Run/Walk - under 10 years

From $0 Open

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HAEE 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Allison Park, PA Allison Park

Virtual HAEE 1.5 Mile Walk (Untimed)HAEE 5kRun With Us In Spirit

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call

Sun, Oct 11 · Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia

Virtual Funky Miler Walk - Virtual5k Run - Virtual5k Run @ Penn Park +1

From $30 Open

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Chosen 300 Golf Out Hunger

Mon, Oct 12 · Harleysville, PA Harleysville

Event Sponsor: $5,000Hole Sponsor: $150Hole-in-One Sponsor: $250 +5

From $150 Open

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2026 Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival

Fri, Oct 16 · Bethlehem, PA Bethlehem

Road Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail RunLexus 5KLexus 10K +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Pleasant, PA Mount Pleasant

Road The Race to Beat Breast Cancer

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, PA Akron

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Vineyard at Hershey Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Middletown, PA Middletown

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Erie Runners Club Personal Endurance Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · Erie, PA Erie

Road Open - Short Course - Approx 0.68M macadamOpen - Long Course Approx 1.64M Woods and trails, plus macadam

From $20 Open

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21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Cabot, PA Cabot

Road 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon

From $70 Open

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Shades of Death 10 Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Avella, PA Avella

Road 8th Annual Shades of Death 10 Miler

From $60 Open

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Knights on the Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Houtzdale, PA Houtzdale

Road Knights on the Run 5K

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Unite For HER Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · West Chester, PA West Chester

Virtual VIRTUAL Go the Distance for HER 2K (nationwide)Go the Distance for HER 2K (In Person - West Chester, PA)Go the Distance for HER 5K (In Person - West Chester, PA) +3

From $10 Open

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Love of Life 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Indiana, PA Indiana

Virtual Love of Life 1 mile walkLove of Life Virtual 5kLove of Life 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Glow Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Reading, PA Reading

Virtual Virtual Glow Run

From $40 Open

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Polar Bear 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Dillsburg, PA Dillsburg

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $35 Open

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Newtown Haunted Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newtown, PA Newtown

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Cub Scout Pack 3254 Twilight Zombie Trail 5k & Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Coal Township, PA Coal Township

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Red Devil Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Trevorton, PA Trevorton

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $25 Open

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Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run Sponsored by Keystone Rural Health Consortia

Sat, Oct 17 · Emporium, PA Emporium

Trail Sinnemahone Trail Run 12kSinnemahone Trail Run 25kSinnemahone Ultra Trail Run 50k Relay Team +1

From $40 Open

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Milford Lions Club Annual Fall Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · Milford, PA Milford

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Emmaus, PA Emmaus

Road 5K Run

From $22.5 Open

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Team Allied Services and You All Abilities 5k Run and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Scranton, PA Scranton

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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The Buoniconti Fund Half Marathon / 10k/ 5k / Kids Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Carmichaels, PA Carmichaels

Road 5K10K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fleet Feet Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · York, PA York

Virtual Fleet Feet Half MarathonVirtual Fleet Feet Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Philly, PA

Sun, Oct 18 · Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Rowe's Research Runners Annual Event

Sun, Oct 18 · Boalsburg, PA Boalsburg

Virtual Virtual RunIn Person - Adult

From $15 Open

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Preston Park 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Butler, PA Butler

Road 5k Trail10k Trail5k and 10k Trail Challenge (Both Races)

From $25 Open

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Monroeville Foundation Great Pumpkin Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Monroeville, PA Monroeville

Road Great Pumpkin 3K Walk - UntimedGreat Pumpkin Race 5K

From $25 Open

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Scarecrow Shuffle 8k, 5k, 2 Mile Fun Run & 1/4 Mile Kids' Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Peddler's Village! Lahaska, Bucks County!, PA Peddler's Village! Lahaska, Bucks County!

Road 1/4 Mile Kids' Run!2 Mile FUN Run/Walk!5k Run! +1

From $13.99 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trail 12K and 6K race and 2 mile spooky walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Ridgway, PA Ridgway

Trail Spooky walkTrick or trail 6KTrick or Trail 12K

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lititz, PA

Sun, Oct 18 · Lititz, PA Lititz

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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Pretty In Pink 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Lock Haven, PA Lock Haven

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $15 Open

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Reading Hospital Road Run

Sun, Oct 18 · West Reading, PA West Reading

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run5K1/2 Marathon

From $10 Open

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2026 Market Street Run for Blue

Sun, Oct 18 · Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia

Road 3 Mile Market Street - Walk5 Miler Market Street - Run

From $35 Open

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Miles For Mutts Presented by To Love a Canine Rescue

Sun, Oct 18 · Wayne, PA Wayne

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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A Run for the Heart: In Memory of Caroline Gallagher and Steve Grabowski

Sun, Oct 18 · Warrington, PA Warrington

Virtual Virtual Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Walk LIVE5K- LIVE Event +1

From $30 Open

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Outrun the Hackers 5K

Wed, Oct 21 · Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ghostly Gallop

Sat, Oct 24 · Spring Mills, PA Spring Mills

Road Ghostly Gallop

From $25 Open

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