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.
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=104875

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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!!!

Welcome to the 4th year of Maci’s mile. What started as a birthday race 3 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.
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=104875

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.

2023 Date & Registration TBD. Typically takes place on the last Sunday in August.

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.

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!

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.

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 TrailKids2023 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.

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!  

5K-ish Race & Fun Run

In the mood for a quick trail fix or trying out the trail scene for the first time? The 5K course will leave you feeling satisfied with its winding, rolling single track and refreshing April creek crossings..... 

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!

2023 Date & Registration TBD. Typically takes place on the 2nd Sunday in February.

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!!!