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.

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! 

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.

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.....