Tiadaghton Trail Challenge 20K-- New trail race put on by fellow trailrunner and good friend, Jeff Miville. Race will be March 27th, 2010. The course will offer some dynamic elevation changes throughout Bald Eagle and Tiadaghton State Forest lands. It will be a great way to warm up for the Hyner Challenge!!!
Susquehanna Health Challenge at Crystal Lake-- A quick-running 15 mile endurance hike/trail run in Northcentral PA. Course will take entrants up and over the Endless Mountains. The property at Crystal Lake spans over 960 acres of wooded land and features two lakes and many trails ranging from easy to difficult. Course map. The footing is ideal for those looking for a speedy course.
The Rothrock Challenge is the Hyner's southern cousin. It's a 30K filled with awesome single track, elevation changes that will numb the legs, and hair-raising scrambles through boulders and cliffs. The PA Trail Dogs' apple didn't fall too far from the tree on this one. If you liked the Hyner, then you'll feel right at home in Rothrock. 2010's race will be Saturday June 5th.
Prowl the Sproul 10K -- A smaller event put on by the PA Trail Dogs that may just be the most challenging 10K around. It's three grueling miles up, followed by three and a half miles of blistering downhill. It's the baby sister of the Hyner Challenge. Registration opens on April 17th at the Hyner Challenge for the July 17th event.
The Dam Half/Full Trail Marathon -- Join the Mid Penn Trailblazers with a new twist to their seventh annual race. Now a runner/hiker can choose between doing the half marathon or continuing on for another challenging 13!! Jason, Joel and crew have worked hard to offer one of the few trail marathons in Pennsylvania. The course is unique and the food and comraderie afterwards is exceptional. Date for 2010 TBA. Stay tuned!! Click here for 2009 Video.
Bald Eagle Megatransect --The Mega will fill up quickly again this year so if you plan on signing up, don't wait. Last year it filled up before the end of March. Don't get boxed out!! It's a 25.5 mile race that offers some very diverse terrain throughout Bald Eagle State Forest. Date for 2010 is Oct.2 and registration opens January 1st. Click here to see 2010 video from WVIA Greenlife.
West Branch Triathlon Are you ready for trying something completely different? Use your recent outing at the Hyner to grow your outside adventures. This is a great way to get to the next level of fitness. The event supports a great cause. Please visit the site for more details.
Strip Mine 9 -- The Mid Penn Trailblazers offer a fun nine miler that winds through some pretty diverse terrain. Ruth Ann, Joel, and crew put on a great event that keeps growing each and every year.
The Escarpment Trail Race -- Dick Vincent and crew have been running this race since 1977. It truly is one of the hardest trail races on the east coast. The race institutes qualifyng standards and only the first 200 registrants get in. The Hyner Challenge is a qualifying race but please read the Escarpment website before committing.
Susquehanna Super Hike -- On September 12, 2009, the Keystone Trails Association is proud to sponsor the Susquehanna Super Hike, a 25-mile hiking/trail runner challenge event for adventurous hikers on the scenic rolling river hills of the lower Susquehanna Gorge.This daunting hike on the Mason-Dixon and Conestoga Trails alternates breathtaking vistas with steep descents into dark, scenic hollows followed by strenuous climbs to the next vista. Prepare yourself for the steep hills, rocky terrain and deep ravines of the Susquehanna Super Hike, an arduous, undulating and challenging course.
East Coast Trail Running-- List of hundreds of trail races on the east coast. Tom Howe and Barb Mongiovi are avid trail runners and loyal participants of the PA Grand Slam. We thank them for their efforts in providing such an extensive list of races.
