Trails 4 Tails

The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

This fundraiser is promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of our 501(c)(3) non-profit. All proceeds support recreation, education and conservation at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. This is a "Fun Run" that shows off our beautiful State Park using several park trails and roads. There will be no timer/no bibs, but all runners or walkers will receive participation prizes and free snacks/hydration.

Online registration ends on June 12 at 5 PM. After June 12, you can register on-site the morning of the event. The fee is $25. Registration is free for ages 12 years and under. We also offer bulk pricing for youth running clubs (please contact us directly for registering a youth running club at the email address below). Event T-shirts are an additional fee ($20 adult sizes, $15 youth sizes) and are only available for registrations received by 5 PM on May 21.

Same-day registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 13. Cash or check only, please. Runners/walkers must be at the start line by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM start. Allow 5-10 minutes to get from parking at Fuller Lake to the registration area at the old stone furnace stack. Restrooms are at registration. Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.

You can view the course map here or on our website at www.FriendsofPineGrove.org or email [email protected]. A big thank you to our volunteers and donors!

Friends of Pine Grove Furnace is a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The official registration of PPFF may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Runners, Joggers, Walkers & Crawlers – Please join us for the 2nd Annual Dash & Dine 5k! on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Marietta, PA - Help Support Future Chefs & Hospitality Professionals!

Packet pickup begins at 9:30 a.m. with a race start time at 10:30am all at McCleary’s Pub, 130 West Front Street, Marietta.

The 3.1-mile run takes you along the Susquehanna River with a mixture of trails and roads in Historic Marietta. Get ready to run, have fun, and embrace the spooky spirit! 🎃👻 Whether you're sprinting, jogging, or walking, this is your chance to show off your most creative or spooky costume. Prizes await for the best dressed, so come in your finest ghoulish garb and join us for a fang-tastic time!

Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (PRLAEF), educating today's hospitality professionals and developing tomorrow's leaders. Hosted by PRLA's Lancaster, Southern & Central Chapters.

Add on a $5 ticket to the Marietta Blues, Brews & Boos Festival happening after the 5k!

All participants will receive a commemorative beanie & $10 gift cards to multiple local restaurants!

Dogs are not permitted but strollers are welcome!