Delaware Trail Fest Race Recap

Despite the freshly fallen leaves covering all the rocks, roots, and ruts that are trying to kill you at every step, October is the best month for running on trails. The crisp early morning air is life-affirming, and on the best October days, it leads into some warm sunny afternoons where things are darn near perfect for ditching the indoors and exploring the great outdoors.

The inaugural Delaware Trail Fest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, was blessed by Mother Nature with this optimal weather that helped set the tone for a rewarding day of running with chill vibes, beautiful scenery, a supportive community, and an exciting last-minute finish! I was stoked for race director Stephan and the whole Uber Endurance Sports crew as they expanded their roster of races to include Delaware and the super flowy and fun Lums Pond 7-mile loop.

Read the entire race recap here >

New Philly Trail Runner Shirts

You put in the work and now it’s time for a reward… a super comfy shirt to remind you of the fun you just had.

Philly Has Trails?

We sure do! Philadelphia and the surrounding area have a wide variety of both runnable and challenging (technical) trails that are super fun for people of all skill levels to explore. I like discovering all the trails and creative routes people run in our area (including Reading, Lancaster, Southeast PA, NJ, DE) so I created the Philly Trail Runners group on Strava.

Tired of doing the Yellow Trail on the Wiss every week? How about doing the Yellow Trail in Ridley Creek State Park? Looking for a shady and scenic trail with some cool history? How about the The Boxers’ Trail in Fairmount Park? Don’t get stuck in a rut, explore new routes and meet new inspiring people.

Stay hydrated! Jeff Lyons

Upcoming Races

Ultra Running Magazine has a very easy-to-use Race Calendar to search for trail races in the U.S. There are lots of filters to narrow down your choices by distance, state, time of year, event size, and more.

Introducing Philly Trail Runner Films

Enjoy some very chill, long-form videos on your big screen featuring leisurely-paced and scenic jogs on awesome trails, boardwalks, bridges, and beaches with meditative music.