Are you ready to hit the trails? Tiadaghton State Forest awaits. Get stoked to have the time of your life in the beautiful Pine Creek Valley, The Heart of the PA Wilds. We are excited for the second annual Tiadaghton Trail Challenge and it's sure to be a fantastic event. Choose between the challenging Half Marathon or 10K option. The course will take runners on technical, rocky and moss covered trails with heart breaking climbs and quad busting descents. Amazing scenery will include vistas, dark hemlock and oak forest areas, trout streams and small cascading waterfalls. Aid stations will be fully stocked with your typical trail fuel! Awards will be given to first male and female overall winners. There will be sweet swag for all pre-registered racers. Hang out afterwards and enjoy some great food.

A great PA Trail Dog event that gives runners a chance to take on parts of the Hyner Challenge in the fall. The 25k will be modified to bypass Johnson Run but still give everyone the challenge Hyner is known for. The View, Post Draft, SOB, and Huff Run will remain as the main trails used for this event. We’re also offering a 15K option. The 15k course follows the 25K up to the View and then splits from the course at mile 5.5 and heads back to the finish using the Huff Run Trail. It's a great option for those not looking for a 25K distance but still wanting to get to The View.

These are NOT entry level courses. Be prepared to take on some of the toughest trails in PA with over 5000 feet of vertical for the 25K. Both the 25k and 50k courses will use the Mid State, Spiked Buck, Tiadaghton, Pesto, Panther Run and of course, the infamous Torbert Trail to keep things entertaining. The finish line of both races will be handled by Falcon Race Timing and we'll have food and drink as usual.

The Little Pine 5 Miler is a beginner trail race that is suitable for runners/hikers of all ages and skill levels. We use the Lakeshore Trail loop that is located in Little Pine State Park. Although it's called a 5 Miler, the distance will be about a 1/2 mile longer depending on the start/finish line for race day.

The event is put on by the PA Trail Dogs and Revibe Gear in conjunction with the fine folks at Little Pine State Park. After the race, there will be some food and drink at the pavilion by the Lake.

The Green Monster is a trail challenge designed for both runners and hikers of all ages and abilities, offering a 15k, 25k and Monsterous 50k option for the overachieving sadists among us. This course is nestled in the mountains of the Tioga State Forest just North of the PA Grand Canyon and is the mission of the Tyoga Running Club to showcase the beauty and difficulty of this terrain. You will be confronted with beautiful rolling single track trails, hellacious steep climbs, abundant stream crossings, and some gnarly technical descents - all of which add to your wild experience and the joy of dragging your haggard soul across the finish line! This course is not for the faint of heart and will challenge even the most conditioned athlete!

Welcome to the 5th year of Maci’s mile. What started as a birthday race 5 years ago has turned into something more. Maci’s mile is a 1 mile course designed and maintained by Maci and her family. It is a free children’s trail race that raises money to help fund other trail races for kids ages 12 and under. This race also counts for points in the Wild Runners club. We look forward to sharing her love of trail races with all of you.
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Join us on a course that started all the craze here in central PA. The famous boulder field awaits you!!!! We take you on trails called Goat Path, Lightning Ridge, Gut Check, Black Diamond, Crossover, Fleming Way, Chestnut Flats and the Gorge Trail. We now offer a 25K distance for those not ready for 24 miles, but still want to tackle the boulders.

As usual, the start/ finish is at the Castanea Township Fire Company picnic grounds.  There is plenty of camping space and parking available (free and no reservations needed). The fun begins on Friday night with a pre-race party and bag pick-up from 4-8pm. As usual, the race starts at 7am sharp. After finishing, stick around and enjoy the typical PA Trail Dogs post-race picnic with great food and beverage.

The Smallfoot Trail Fest is an event geared towards getting kids ages 12 and under outdoors and giving them opportunities to try the sport of trail running. The PA Trail Dogs and ReVibe Gear have teamed up to offer this event free of charge for all the kids. We are working on providing some other kids' activities along with the 5K run so stay tuned.

August 25, 2024

This is a great course for both road or trail runners. Fast, flat, out and back along the scenic lakes and beautiful Weiser State Forest. Falcon Race Timing has teamed up with the RCVCA to help promote clean water in the state forest and surrounding Roaring Creek Watershed. Proceeds with help benefit RCVCA.

The race gets its name from the species of aquatic salamander known as the hellbender, which are native to the hills and mountains of the eastern U.S., and can grow to as much as two feet long. Because they breathe through their skin, they require healthy, pristine, unpolluted streams and creeks to survive. Due to development and urbanization over recent decades, however, many of their habitats have become fouled and their numbers have drastically declined — they’re just one of the many species the race organizers hope to benefit over the long term with their efforts here.

Both the 5K and the half marathon races follow out-and-back courses that start and finish at the Route 54 parking area in Bear Gap, which lies between the two small towns of Elysburg and and Mount Carmel. From there, runners make their way along the roads that wind along the reservoir lakes inside this 9,000-acre park, one of 16 tracts that make up the Weiser State Forest in what is known as the ridge and valley region of eastern Pennsylvania.

The Hyner Half trail race is just that....it's a race. Some runners will be racing to place while others may be racing the clock. Runners will have 5.5 hours to complete the course. The trails that we have selected will keep runners moving through some very diverse terrain on some of the best trails in Sproul State Forest. There will be three aid stations--mile 4, 8, and 11.5. Hyner Run State Park is a beautiful place for a race and also has a swimming pool for runners to use throughout the day.

August 17, 2024

This trail race will send you across 13 of the Cook Forest state park trails connected into a 16-plus mile loop. We scramble up Seneca to the famous "fire tower". Then run along the scenic Clarion River. Miles of trails meander along the cool temps of Tom's Run. Spend the day running through some of the tallest living evergreen trees in PA. There are 3 aid stations along your journey staffed by the local cross country teams. Come join us for a challenging day in our park.

A FREE 5k trail race just for kids age 12 and under.

Beautiful trails near the east rim of the PA Grand Canyon.

Finisher Medals, T-shirts, Post Race Lunch

All FREE!

Kids 14 & under are welcome to register for the Sharp Top 25k free of charge using the code TrailKids2023. Please note, you must register your child under "guest" unless they have an UltraSignup account. This code applies only to kids 14 and under wishing to complete the 25k distance.

**Please note, your child should be prepared to tackle almost 17 miles, 2500ft of elevation and a stream crossing. We have had children as young as 9 complete the 25k course, but this should not be your child's first exposure to the trails and hiking a long distance. If you are unsure of your child's ability, please register yourself and accompany your child for the day.

The Little Loggers Trail Fest is an event geared towards getting kids ages 12 and under outdoors and giving them opportunities to try the sport of trail running. The PA Trail Dogs and ReVibe Gear have teamed up to offer this event free of charge for all the kids. We are working on providing some other kids' activities along with the 5K run so stay tuned.

Known as the "Toughest 10K in PA".

2024 Date & Registration TBD. Typically takes place on the second Saturday in June.

A 25K/Half Marathon trail race through the remote and rugged mountains of Tiadaghton State Forest. The course will take runners through the Algerine Wild Area and Red Run sections of the Black Forest Trail that are full of technical single track, streams, and awesome vistas.

Both the 25K and Half runners will follow the same trail for the first 9 miles. At the Manor Fork camps, the Half runners will follow the road over to the last aid station and then onto the finish. 25Kers will take the trail up along the streambed and then up Old Supply Trail as always. The cut-off for this 9 mile section is 12 noon. This is 9 miles in three hours with one big hill and the rest being runnable. After 12 noon, ALL runners will be directed onto the Half course.

The Chief Wetona Challenge is a family friendly, beginner friendly race comprised of either a four or a seven mile course. All participants, family members and spectators are invited to join us post race for a pancake brunch and CUPCAKES!

Both courses run through the beautiful Mt. Pisgah State Park. Trails are mostly double track and elevation gain is around 900 ft total in the seven miler. The first loop takes you through the woods of the park  and the second loop takes you around scenic Stephen Foster Lake.  The four mile race will use the first loop.

Don't worry - we kept the fun downhill start AND the "downhill" finish ;)

The Christian Servant Academy is hosting it's annual Faithful Servant 5k run/walk at the beautiful Cold Stream Dam Recreation Park in Philipsburg, PA. The race consists of 2 loops around Cold Stream Dam and the surrounding woods and stream. The course is relatively flat and consists of both trail and gravel terrain. It's a fun and fantastic course for all levels and ages. There will be finisher awards for all as well as overall male and female awards, refreshments and giveaways.

All participants registered by May 3rd will get a t-shirt. Same day registration is accepted, however no t-shirt is guaranteed.

All donations go to the Christian Servant Academy, a non-profit tuition free Christian school.

10K option

The long 10 Kilometer route will start at Greenwood Furnace State Park (at the furnace), traverse Rothrock State Forest to the fire tower by way of the Greenwood spur. Behind Pavilion #1 runners will warm-up/walk/jog back to the rock furnace, where the race begins. Runners will run back the loop past the pavilion, up Chestnut spring trail briefly, cross the service road on to Spencer a wide, rolling abandoned service road. Off of Spencer Trail, runners will be directed left for their first brutal climb up Greenwood Spur (1200 feet). The spur starts steep but as you approach the Greenwood Tower it begins to level off (center of the figure 8).
At the tower runners will find a hydration/first station and turn right to begin their descent back down to the Park. Runners will be directed down a short section of grassy service road (~.5 miles) to access Ruff Gap Trail for their final descent. Ruff Gap is a scraggly, consistently steep trail (~1 mile). At the bottom racers will be directed right on the level, grassy Spencer Trail (~1 mile). Volunteers will direct runners left on to Greenwood Spur for the final leg back to the pavilion (~1 mile).


Half Marathon option

The Greenwood Furnace Trail Challenge is an intense, rugged, single track half-marathon. A figure 8 route of rocky climbs and nasty downhills; it starts at Greenwood Furnace State Park, climbs to the fire tower, drops down in to Alan Seeger Natural Area before climbing back to the tower, and then returns down to the park.

The approximate 13 mile figure 8 trail course traverses Rothrock State Forest to Alan Seeger Natural Area and back to the park. The route will be marked with orange flagging and volunteers will be stationed at all road crossings. The course features two brutal ascents and descents with some recovery in between. The trails include a stream crossing, 3 footbridge crossings, rock gardens, mud, and some nasty scrambling.

The Hills Creek Endurance challenge will feature a 3.1 mile loop around Hills Creek Lake featuring mostly single track trail. The start/finish and aid station will be at the Sugarbush Pavilion with a water only aid station approximately 1.5 miles into the loop. The loop has just over 200 ft. of elevation gain. Those competing can register for the 3-hour, 6-hour or 12-hour option and complete as many loops as they want/can within the allotted time.

We love to encourage trail running and hiking among our youth. We would like to offer a free entry for any child 12 and under for any time duration. We feel this is a great venue for our kids to test their mettle and maybe set a new distance goal. If you would like to register a child 12 and under for this event, please use the code Kids2024 at checkout.

If you have an ultra signup account, you will have to log in as a guest to register a child.
Please note - this discount only applies to kids 12 & under.

For those of you who have taken on the Challenge in the past.... Welcome Back!!! For those "newbies" out there....get ready for the run of your life. The course is set up to challenge each individual both mentally and physically. There are three major climbs and three major descents covering 4,000 feet of vertical over the 25K course, and it’s filled with vistas, stream crossings, and single track paths. Zach Miller, one of the top runners in the world, declared the Hyner 25k "one of the ‘funnest’ courses in the world" after setting a new course record in 2018. 

Half Marathon

Looking for a spring-time challenge? Take on the grit-testing Half Marathon!  There's a little bit of everything on this course: creek crossings, mud, roots, rocks, grinding climbs, great views, grassy rolling double-track, and swift, windy single-track.  The course is extremely well-marked with a generous 4 hour time limit, but the course record is HOT and hard to beat! Come have a crack at it!  

NEW THIS YEAR!! 10K+ OPTION!!

Up for 3ish, down for 3ish! Double-track, rocky single-track,  and plenty of kickass winding, swift classic Michaux trail including 2 awesome aid stations. I'm in LOVE with this 10K+ course!! Come give it a whirl!!

5K-ish Race & Fun Run

In the mood for a quick trail fix or trying out the trail scene for the first time? The 5Kish course will leave you feeling satisfied with its winding, rolling single track and refreshing April creek crossings and one kickass aid station..... NEW COURSE this year!! Come play on yet another string of awesome Michaux trail! 

The Night Fight Trail Run is a 5 and 10-kilometer race. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5K or 10K (a double loop of the 5K). The course will be the Dandelion 5K in reverse. Headlamps, flashlights, torches, or other means of illumination strongly encouraged (DUH) but will not be provided. The course will be marked with glow sticks and reflective arrows. There will, of course, be tasty food after the race!

Don't be scared of the dark, sign up today!

The Fire on the Rocks 10K is a great intermediate level trail race held at Zindel Park in McElhattan PA. It's going to challenge each runner with lots of climbs and descents throughout the journey. The course will utilize local trails that are used for the Frozen Snot and Boulder Beast races. Expect about 1400 feet of climbing throughout the 6.5 miles.

The Course: Climb (or scramble some might say) up the 1100' vertical feet of trail from the Ansonia valley to the summit vista of Mt. Tom with views into the PA Grand Canyon and to the west nearly to Galeton. After catching your breath and those awesome views, continue a short distance along the ridge before descending most of the way back on a grassy (or more snowy this time of year) forest road. Reach the tent at the bottom before 11am and YOU GET TO DO IT AGAIN!!! How many laps can you do in two hours?

Cost: FREE - no frills, no prizes, just a great morning out on the trails. Some type of traction device may be required based on trail conditions (screw-shoes, yak-traks, microspikes, etc, or even snowshoes!) Remember conditions will vary with elevation and some areas hold snow much longer than most. Ice can be the toughest condition and is common this time of year. The course WILL vary greatly based on weather, snow and ice conditions. It's winter. It's part of what makes this a challenge!!!