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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the newest race in the Marion County Race Series! On October 3rd, we're hitting the streets of East Side Fairmont, WV, for a fun run that'll have you feeling good from start to finish. It's all about supporting the amazing work of Osiris Shriners!
Osiris Shriners was founded over a century ago in Wheeling, WV, and supports the northern region of West Virginia. Osiris Shriners promote friendship and brotherhood and support the world’s greatest philanthropy - Shriners Children's. For more information about Osiris Shriners and their charitable work, please visit http://osirisshrinecenter.org.
This course is fast, but don't be fooled—it's challenging enough to give you a great workout! We'll have a water stop around mile 2 to keep you hydrated and energized. Not a runner? No problem! We've got a 1-mile walk option so everyone can join in the fun and support a great cause.
Can't make it to Fairmont? That's okay, too! Just sign up for the virtual option!
All participants will receive a participation medal, registrants prior to September 15th will receive a tee shirt as well, and top-3 in-person race participants will receive medals (Categories: Overall Male and Female; Overall 15 and Under).
Course Description:
The course will begin at the tunnel trail entrance and immediately turn right onto Morgantown Avenue with approximately 80 feet of elevation gain within the first half mile. It will then turn right onto Sunset Boulevard and immediately right again onto Speedway Avenue. After approximately 1 mile, runners will turn right onto East Park Avenue and right again onto Indiana Avenue by Price Cutters. Following Indiana Avenue until the end, you will make your last turn back onto Morgantown Avenue with a breezy 80 foot elevation decline to the finish line.
Our start and finish is located near the MCPARC Meredith Tunnel trailhead in Fairmont (NOT PRICKETTS FORT!) You will access parking and registration near the intersection of Morgantown Avenue and Winfield Street. Use 1801 Morgantown Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 to navigate to our event.
This is the 22nd YUTC Event
Mill Creek Park is a very scenic and picturesque area maintained by the Ohio Metro Parks system. It is the second largest urban park in the USA - only Central Park is larger.
The current course is 95% single track past large mature trees, past lakes and waterfalls. It is mixture of short steep hills followed by runnable terrain.
There is approximately 1397 feet of elevation gain per 25K loop.
The 25K course is one loop around Mill Creek Park. The 50K course is two loops around Mill Creek Park.
This is a terrific race for the newcomers to trail running and challenging for the old veteran trail dogs.
YUTC will provide everyone with a truly memorable experience. You will find yourself stopping and snapping photo after photo to share with friends and family.
The YUTC Course:
The course begins at the Bresko Pavilion and travels clockwise around the park passing the Mill then traveling through the Covered Bridge to the aid station on the other side.
After leaving the aid station, the course travels counter clock wise around Newport Lake. The course returns to the Covered Bridge and the aid station.
After leaving the Covered Bridge aid station for the second time, the course travels clockwise back to the Wick Recreation area - to the finish line/aid station at the Bresko Pavilion.
The course will be well marked on race day. There will be white ribbon hanging from the trees, white pie plates indicating turns and water based white paint on the ground with arrows.
Notes: The course will remain approximately the same this year. The 2025 race will continue to circle Lake Newport. The original YUTC course circled the lake. The course will again circle the Lake Newport.
Registration
The race is capped at 250 runners. 125 runners for the 25K and 125 runners for the 50K.
In 2026 - there will be race day signups!
NO transfers for any reason! Deferments will be permitted in the case of pregnancy and post partum issues.
NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS!
REGISTRATION NOTE: Your requested Tee Shirt size will not be guaranteed if your Race Registration is received after 5:00 PM on August 16, 2026.
Race Day Information
Packet pickup will begin at 6:15 AM in the parking lot at the Wick Recreation Area near the playground. (Bib numbers, tee shirts and swag)
There are flush toilets at the new recreation center and the golf office. Porta-johns and pit toilets are also available nearby.
NOTE: the porta-johns will be available even if the new recreation center building is open.
7:30 am start for the 50K runners and end at 4:30PM - Note - 50K runners must leave the start/finish line for their second loop by 12:30 PM.
8:00 am start for the 25K runners and end at 4:30PM
The park will be open. There will be other visitors in the park. Please be respectful.
Please remember that we are guests in Mill Creek Park. Cause no damage and do not litter.
Aid Stations
There are two aid stations at the Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic:
Covered Bridge - you will visit this aid station two times per 25K loop. The first visit is approximately 7 miles from the start. The second visit is at approximately 11 miles.
If you are running the 50K race, you will visit the Covered Bridge Aid Station two more times: at approximately mile 21.5 and approximately 25.5.
Start/Finish Line - you will visit this once for the 25K race - mile 15.5 - this will be the end of your race. You visit twice for the 50K race - once at the mile 15.5 and at the end of the race 31 miles.
NOTE: Feminine products will be available at both aid stations.
Our aid stations are manned by friendly and encouraging volunteers. The food will not be packaged – we will have nutritious and delicious cut fruit, sandwiches, snacks - water, Gatorade and other drinks
There will be an after-race party this year. We are going to celebrate in the Bresko Pavilion same as 2025.
We encourage family and friends to join you after you cross the finish line for photos and fellowship. Last year, the hillside at the finish line was covered with a cheering crowd. Waving and shouting as the runners valiantly charged up the hill to the finish. Let's continue this wonderful tradition!
Finisher Awards
In 2026, the finisher's will be a running visor marked with "YUTC 25K 50K" . A running shirt will be given to all runners during check-in and a finisher's bumper sticker will be awarded at the finish line.
To be considered a Finisher of YUTC you MUST meet these four conditions:
a. Start at the correct time for your event at Wick Recreation Area
b. Complete the entire prescribed course by running, walking or crawling under your own power. In addition, you MUST complete the course in the correct direction.
c. Complete the distance that you are registered to run (You can NOT change distances during the race)
d. Finish the race for your registered distance by 4:30 PM
NOTE: There will be two organized orientation/training runs in 2026 starting at Wick Recreation Area at 8:00 AM.
June 13, 2026
July 18, 2026
After a successful inaugural event thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and spectators it is time to sign up again and we can't believe it. We took your suggestions and will be implementing some changes moving into this year.
The Robin Ames Foundation (RAF) Trail Series is in honor of Robin Ames and is a series of trail events in Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia. This race is a celebration of life and who Robin was as a person. There are distances for any skill level.
There are 4 distances. You have the ability to participate in person, we would absolutely love to see you and are planning on making this a destination race, but if you cannot attend there is a virtual option as well. Just submit your run between October 1st and October 30th in any of the distances, and we will put a leader board together (screen shot from Garmin, Strava, or other digital tracking).
50K
50K relay (a team of 5 with each person running a 10K loop)
25K (Two 10K loops and 1 5K loop)
10K
5K
Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run
10K Course Route - The 10K loop will be completed once for the 10K race, and repeated 5 times for the 50K distance. There is about 687ft of gain on each loop and the main climb is rated a Category 4, with an average grade of 3.4% and 429ft of gain over 2.4 miles.
5K Course Route - The 5K loop will be completed once. There is an overall gain of 380ft for the loop.
The loops all start and end at the same point, so there will be plenty of music, food, and fun. Be ready to enjoy your running community and celebrate life.
LOOK UP. LIVE ON
Blue Knob Mountain Bike Association Mountain Bike Challenge Blue Knob Mountain Bike Association (BKMTBA) is once again holding its 13.7-mile and 25.4-mile races that will incorporate both the trail systems at Blue Knob All Season Resort and Blue Knob State Park on August 15, 2026. The primary purpose and goals of BKMTBA in hosting the festival and race are to draw attention, increase notoriety, and attract patronage to both Blue Knob All Season Resort and Blue Knob State Park. It is the belief of BKMTBA that the Blue Knob Mountain area, as a whole, and all of its amenities are relatively unknown within and outside the state. It is the stated goal of BKMTBA that by increasing the number of events that are open to the general public, as well as events that target specific groups, such as the mountain bike community, the Blue Knob Mountain area, and the surrounding communities of Blair, Bedford, Cambria, and Centre counties, the area will be identified as a weekend and vacation destination.
Blue Knob Mountain Bike Challenge has been registered and advertised on BikeReg.com services and website. Racers can follow the link to register. The site allows racers to register and pay through the site. The race will have ten categories that participants can choose from. For the 13.7-mile race, there are Men’s Open 18-49 y/o, Men’s Youth <18 y/o, and Men’s 50+ y/o, Women’s Open 18-49 y/o, Women’s Youth <18 y/o, and Women’s 50+ y/o. For the 25.4-mile race, there are two categories: a Men’s Open 18+ y/o and a Women’s Open 18+ y/o. We also have a single-speed category that will follow the 25.4-mile race course and is open to Men 18+ y/o and Women 18+ y/o. The registration fee for categories for men and women 18+ will be $50, and the youth categories will be $30. All registered racers will receive a complimentary race shirt. The top three finishers for each category will also receive a cash award. Race-day registrations and check-in will begin at 8:00 AM on August 15, 2026. Race-day
registrations will be an additional $10.00. The race will start promptly at 10:00 AM on August 15, 2026, rain or shine, for all participants aged 18 and above, and at 10:05 AM for all youth participants. Long Course: The race will begin at the Blue Knob All Season Resort clubhouse and work its way through the resort side single-track trails for its first stage, followed by a grueling climb up the slopes to the Blue Know lodge and the beautiful single-track trails on the Blue Knob State Park side. This year, the long course loop will take the riders down to Pavia, where they will begin the climb back to the ski lodge. The finish will be a fast and grueling downhill back to the resort for drinks, food, and fun. Awards and prizes will be presented at 2:00 PM on August 15, 2026, at the finish line. Short Course: The race will begin at the Blue Knob All Season Resort clubhouse and work its way through the resort side single-track trails for its first stage, followed by a grueling climb up the
slopes to the Blue Know lodge and the beautiful single-track trails on the Blue Knob State Park side. This year, the short course will take the riders around the Pavia Lookout Loop on the Blue Knob State Park side, then back to the ski lodge. The finish will be a fast and grueling downhill back to the resort for drinks, food, and fun. Awards and prizes will be presented at 2:00 PM on August 15, 2026, at the finish line.
September 13, 2025: ALLEGHENY TRAILRUNNERS INC. IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 14TH ANNUAL ROCK ’N THE KNOB – PA’S HIGHEST RACE. BREAKING THE WILL OF ALL WHO DARE TRY…
The Ultramarathon Course (50K) begins at 6:00am and the Medium Distance Course (20K-25K) starts at 9:00am and the Short Course (10K) starts at 10am.
The race will offer three courses: a Short Course (10K-ish), a Medium Distance Course (20K-25K) and a challenging Ultramarathon Course (50K) for the more experienced.
TAKEAWAYS:
Short Course (10K-ish): This course may be the most challenging 10K in PA* (*based on the fastest and average finish times.) The 10K features challenges like Tree-odge, Devils Hairpin, Throat Punch Hill and Soul Sucker Slopes! Two major climbs give you over 1350 feet of climbing. There is one aid station at the base of the first climb called Throat Punch Hill at 3 miles. More: http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/
Medium Distance Course (20K-25K): Get ready – this race is a doozy. We took the marathon course and cutting it in half but leaving in more than half of the challenges and sufferfest. The half features some gnarly sections like Blister Blaster, Teal is Real up Deep Hollow Notch, I'll Nettle Do This Again and I Need a Sherpa! We are amending the course in 2021 to include more elevation madness with almost 3500 feet of climbing - or 7000 feet of elevation change. There are three aid stations and a six 1/2-hour time limit. There are 3 Aid Stations: At Chappelle's Field (Mile 4.6); At Ravens Rest (Mile 7.2); At Heavens Hairpin (Mile 11.1). More: http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/
Ultramarathon: For mountain-goats, this course will brake the will of many as you repeatedly attempt to ascend Blue Knob Mountain, the most northern 3,000+ foot peak in the Alleghenies. The 50K is our infamous mountain marathon “boosted” to an ultramarathon which includes all the ‘greatest hits’ of both the medium course and 10k races. More - http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/
In Summary:
At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.
A 10K, half-marathon or 50K options. Both are more technical (rocky) than our little sister, the Dirty Kiln Trail Race.
Lodging is available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, wake up feet from the start and finish.
Our famous swag package.
Post-race food and beer is included with the entry fee.
Start/Finish Address: 1424 Overland Pass Claysburg, Pennsylvania 16625. Bib pickup begins 7am in the pavilion beside the Blue Knob Clubhouse Restaurant and Conference Center.
Highland Fall Scramble
The Highland Fall Scramble takes you along the North Country Trail from the intersection of Miola road and finishes at Shelter #1 in the Cook Forest State Park. You will run along some of the most remote portions of the NCT.
Aid Stations
There is one aid station at mile 6 which will have water and electrolyte drink, pretzels/chips, candy and other snacks.
Parking
parking will be at the Log Cabin Environmental Center on Forest Road. This is also where the shuttle pick up will be to get to the start of the race.
Packet pick up
Bib pick up will be at Shelter No. 1 the morning of the race starting at 7:30-8:30am
Event's current local time: 4:27 AM ET
Family Friendly Event: All ages all welcome with three distance options available.
Helmets: All participants regardless of age must wear a helmet.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: September 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Any available shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Start time: 9 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street Oil City, PA. Based on the number of participants, the event director reserves the right to release participants in 5-minute waves.
5-, 6-, or 7-Card Draw Options: All participants will receive 5 cards by stopping at dealer tables along the route. However, they can increase their chances by picking up a 6th and 7th card by cycling additional mileage. Only the best 5-card hand will be used to determine the winner. The 5-card out-and-back course is approximately 9 miles; the 6-card course is approximately 12.5 miles; and the 7-card course is approximately 16 miles.
Course: Town Square to McClintock Well to Haggerty’s Ice Cream to Oil City Marina to Suzette Nellis Memorial (5-card turn) to picnic area (6-card turn) to River Ridge (7-card turn), back to the Town Square for the final card. The course utilizes the McClintock, Oil City, and Samuel Justus bike trails, which are part of the Erie to Pittsburgh trail system.
Picnic/Prize Announcement: A post-event picnic will be held at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Prize announcement will take place at noon.
Entry Fee: $25. Any proceeds benefit the downtown revitalization efforts of the Oil City Main Street Program.
T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline: August 12. Extra shirts will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Grand Prize: E-bike donated by Friedhaber’s. Awarded to the participant with the best 5-card poker hand. In the event of a tie, participants will split the deck. Best card will win.
Overview
Join us for a Free Trail Race at Valley Falls State Park in on Saturday August 22nd, 2026!Strava Route for 50k (You can export a GPX file from the Strava link for your watch)See photos above for COURSE MAP, PARK MAP, AND ELEVATION CHARTThis is a FREE race - we'll provide food and drinks (Tailwind/Gatorade) - but bring some of your own fuel as well. The aid station is under a large park shelter right next to the parking area so you can use your car as your own personal aid station!Race Shirts are available for purchase for $25. The last day to reserve a shirt is 7/30/26. WHEN: August 22nd at 7:30AM for all races except the 50 Miler which will start at 6:30AM. The cutoff for the 50 Miler is finishing the 50k by 1PM. The cutoff for the 50k is 20 miles by 2PM. There will be additional cutoffs TBD for the 50k and 50 Miler on the next to last visit to the aid station to ensure no runner is still on the course after 7PM.COURSE: The run is a moderately difficult 10 mile figure 8 loop with a single aid station in the middle directly adjacent to the parking lot. (see link to loop on Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108) and course map in the photos above. This course is at beautiful Valley Falls State Park just east of Fairmont, WV. Elevation gain is approximately 175 ft per mile. This race is free, but the tradition is to bring your own food to contribute to the aid station or to eat yourself. The course will be marked.FINISHERS: We have some free giveaways for finishers (car stickers and fun homemade medals)!WVMTR: Joining WVMTR (West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners) is not necessary to participate in this event, but we encourage you to support our events by becoming members. Yearly membership is only $10 and allows us to offer these wonderful free club events. Become a member today on the club page - https://wvmtr.org.CAMPING: There is no camping at Valley Falls State Park but there is at nearby Coopers Rock and Tygart Lake State ParkVolunteers are greatly appreciated! Please notify the race director if you are able to volunteer for this event.
Event's current local time: 4:18 AM ET
🐝 Bee a Friend Festival & Parade is a kid-centered community event celebrating kindness, inclusion, and being a good friend.
Join us for a Best Friends Parade, Sensory Friendly Activities, a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community through resources and lived experience, first responder trucks, and a sensory-friendly indoor pavilion designed for calm breaks and quiet time.
🎟️ Raffles will be held throughout the day, and all sponsorships benefit Logan’s Landing Project and our mission to help make play and travel more accessible for all families.
👯 Decorate your parade group as your favorite friendly duo (costumes encouraged, never required!)
🏆 Prizes for best costumes and decorations
🌈 Sensory-aware • Family-friendly • Everyone belongs
✨ Come for what works for your family and stay as long as you’d like
Check-in: August 22, 2026, 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Kidd’s Mill Covered Bridge
West Kidd’s Mill Road, Transfer, PA 16154
GPS Coordinates: 41.354194791624145, -80.39786005668815
Start Time: 11:00 A.M
Cook Forest 25k Trail Challenge
Since 2018, the Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge has earned its place as a legendary event in Pennsylvania’s trail running scene. Nestled within the ancient woods of Cook Forest State Park, this 25K offers more than just a test of endurance—it’s a journey through some of the most breathtaking natural beauty the state has to offer. With towering evergreens, riverfront paths, and a deep sense of community, this race feels more like a homecoming than a competition.
packet pickup
packet pick up and day of registration is available at shelter 2 from 7:45 to 8:45 the morning of the race.
Location
start/finish and packet pickup is at Shelter 2. Address is 2604 Forest Rd. Vowinckel, PA 16233.GPS coordinates 41.34609 N, 79.21845 W
Course
The course is a rugged and rewarding loop that strings together 13 interconnected trails across more than 17 miles of varied terrain. Your adventure begins with a lung-busting scramble up Seneca Trail, taking you to one of the park’s most iconic landmarks—the historic Cook Forest Fire Tower. From this vantage point, the forest stretches endlessly in every direction, offering a preview of the miles to come.After descending from the tower, runners head into the heart of the course, where miles of trail weave alongside the pristine Clarion River. The cool breezes and flowing water are a welcome reprieve before the course transitions to the tranquil paths of Tom’s Run, known for its shaded, serene beauty and consistently cool temperatures. The route immerses you in a cathedral of some of Pennsylvania’s tallest living evergreen trees, delivering a spiritual kind of solitude only found in old-growth forests.
Aid Stations
There are three aid stations along the course: at approximately mile 5, 10 and 15. Aid stations will include water, Tailwind hydration drink and usual snacks. These stops provide essential hydration and nutrition to keep runners fueled as they tackle the demanding loop. Runners are strongly encouraged to carry fluids with them as the day heats up rather quickly.
Runner Experience
The Cook Forest 25K is more than a trail race—it’s a shared experience. From the pre-race check-in to the final high-fives at the finish line, runners are embraced by a welcoming, tight-knit community. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or soaking in the serenity of the forest, you’ll find yourself surrounded by people who love the trail just as much as you do. By the end of the day, you’re not just a participant—you’re family.
Practical Details
Registration is available through UltraSignup. Lodging options include nearby cabins, campsites, and local inns, making it easy to turn race day into a weekend getaway. Weather in the forest can vary, so runners are encouraged to dress in layers and prepare for both sun and shade throughout the course.
About the Organizers
The Cook Forest 25K is hosted by a passionate group of local runners and volunteers committed to showcasing the beauty of their home trails. With a deep connection to the park and a focus on fostering community, this team has created a race that’s as heartfelt as it is hardcore.
Event's current local time: 4:15 AM ET
An annual community fitness event that blends running intervals with powerful, full-body fitness challenges designed to push your strength and stamina to the next level.
Event details and schedule
The fifth annual Castle Run for Hope, presented by CommQuest & Alliance Rotary, takes place on Monday, September 7th, 2026.
Both organizations share a dedication to build and maintain a healthy community. CommQuest's mission is one of saving lives by providing collaborative care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service: mental health, addiction recovery and social support. Serving tens of thousands of people with social, emotional, and addiction issues survive and live their best lives.
Race day registration takes place beginning at 8:00am at Glamorgan Castle. The address is: 200 Glamorgan Street, Alliance, OH 44601.
The chip-timed 5K begins at 9:30am at Glamorgan Castle.
Participants receive a unique soft-blend shirt and custom finisher medal!
-Only those participants registered by August 21st are guaranteed a shirt. Finisher medals to the first 150 finishers.
Howard's Run Festival is a charity race to benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Starting in 2015, the event has raised over $40,000 for Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter. The event is managed by Sharon Everett and Ray Hunt. The festival consists of two events held the 1st Sunday in September, an out and back half marathon starting and finishing at the Canal Place stage. The second event, an out and back 5K event, also starts and finishing at the Canal Place stage area and starts shortly after the half marathon.
Overview The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail. The race starts at 6:30 AM; the deadline for finishing is fourteen hours later, 8:30 PM. Individuals as well as relay teams of up to 5 members may register. In 2025 we covered the Southern section. This year, we'll run the Northern section. Each year, a piece of a unique three-piece medal will be awarded to all individuals who finish within the fourteen hour cutoff. When you complete all three sections, you'll receive a handsome commemorative holder to display all three medals. You can run the series in any order -- once you've run all three, you'll receive the medal holder. The Baker Trail The 134-mile Baker Trail is marked as a typical hiking trail. Yellow blazes on trees, telephone poles, fence posts, guard rails, and so on indicate the path. Unlike many hiking trails, the Baker Trail is not always a footpath through the woods. In many areas, it follows dirt or paved country roads, some with narrow
shoulders. As with road running everywhere, you must always be alert and cautious.Because of the varying terrain, the UltraChallenge is more mentally demanding than similar ultras. You must always be watching for the blazes in order to stay on the course. In places, the Trail will be following a road only to abruptly turn off the road into the woods. Therefore, if you haven't seen a blaze in a few minutes, you may be off course and should backtrack to the last blaze and determine where you went wrong. Plenty of runners will go off-course at least once during the day. If you expect -- and accept -- that you will, too, it won't be quite as frustrating. The key to a successful race is to realize it quickly. Attending any or all of the three training runs (see section below) is a great strategy for learning the course prior to the race. The Venue The Brookville Evangelical Methodist Church (located at 30 White Street, Brookville, PA, 15825) will serve as basecamp for the event, with the
following activities taking place there: 1. Participant check-in2. Pre-race dinner 3. Camping (porta-johns on site)4. Shuttle service to the start line5. Drop-bag collection 6. Parking for individuals arriving race morning 7. Race finish line8. Post-race picnic Participant check-in is mandatory and we offer two options: 1. Friday evening between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the church. 2. Race morning, between 3:45 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. at the church. Yes, you may have friends or family check in for you and retrieve your packet and chip. This option is useful for relay teams, with one person retrieving packets for the entire team. The Course Last year, we traversed the Southern section of the 134-mile Baker Trail. In 2026, we cover the Northern section, with a scenic, point-to-point, 50-mile course that begins at the Northern terminus and ends at the Brookville Medothdist Church. With 6,200 feet of climbing, runners will enjoy deep forest, single-track trails that overlap with the North Country Trail
and meander through Cook Forest. Check out our website to see a detailed breakdown of aid station locations and other important information. Equity Historically, the Baker Ultra has averaged a participation ratio of 80% men and 20% women, which is the case of most 50-milers. In recent years, we've made a concerted effort to listen to female runners and learn about the barriers they face. We have gone on to adjust our procedures and marketing strategies to better align with the needs and interests of women. These efforts have paid off. The 2023 Baker Ultra 50-miler was comprised of 52% women, an exceptionally rare metric for a race of this distance. The following policies remain in place for the 2026 event: 1. Gender equity: 50% of the spots are reserved for women, 50% are reserved for men. 2. Transgender and nonbinary guidelines: we see you, we hear you. Join us! 3. Pregnancy (maternal and paternal) and Adoption deferrals: it's about time! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guidelines remain
in place for 2026 on onwards. The guidelines can be found here.For the third consecutive year we are hosting a "Women's Run & Raffle" to boost the women's field and foster a supportive environment for women. This event is FREE and takes place on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 a.m., is co-hosted by Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy and Public Lands of Cranberry. The format includes a 4-mile loop, a 6-hour timeframe, food, giveaways and raffles. Choose to run the entire time, or pop in for one or two loops! Link to event details and registration for this free event. Training Runs For the fifth year in a row, we are offering training runs, free and open to the public. These guided group runs provide an opportunity to acclimate to the race course and fine-tune nutrition and hydration strategies. Dates for the training runs are: Friday, July 24, 2026Sunday, July 26, 2026Saturday, August 8, 2026 Check out our website event calendar where each training run is listed with important details + RSVP links.
Questions? Shoot an email to [email protected] Event's current local time: 4:20 AM ET
Welcome to Magnolia Gravel Galore Year 9! We are so excited to do it again with all Ya'll ADVENTURE riders! Nothing brings joy like a good Gravel ride with friends and some Food, Drinks, and LIVE Music afterwards! Our new route last year was a Hit, and we plan to do it again!!!! As usual, we'll continue to add information as we get closer to Race day, and update all riders with necessary details via Emails and social Media. Hope your having a great 2026, and can't wait to host another Awesome Gravel ride Straight Outta Magnolia!!
SATUDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH
All courses will be marked:) Registration opens at 7am. Rider meeting at 8:45. 9am start!!
57 Mile Course Notes.
Water Spring at Mile 20
Aid Station at the Farm Crossing Mile 26
Aid Station at the Atwood Lake Park mile 40.5
We’ll Marshall you out the gravel Lane and head towards downtown Magnolia. Once we get through the traffic light, the race will start. You’ll do a short small climb up to state Rt 183 and turn right. From there, we’ll have ½ mile flat straight away to the first GRAVEL section. I’ll continue to stay in front in a car, and lead out to the first GRAVEL section. You’ll enter a through Cyclocross gates with ribbon to a doubletrack GRAVEL climb. This will eventually drop down into the sand and Gravel pit area, and then funnel into the abandoned towpath. At the end of the towpath you’ll take a hard right, and head towards the equestrian park. Once turning into the equestrian park gravel/dirt road, you’ll navigate all the way back until it dead ends into grass section, and then turns left up a challenging narrow path. This eventually leads you out to your first GRAVEL road, and starts heading to Lake Mohawk.
LAKE MOHAWK
Just before Mohawk, you’ll navigate a cool doubletrack gravel lane around a private property, which is actually a school for special needs kids. They’re excited to have our route go through the property. I’ll have information if anyone cares to donate to their cause!!
Once you enter Mohawk, you’ll have a 1.8 mile pavement section following West Mohawk drive, which turns into East Mohawk dr. You’ll veer onto Sequoya trail for a short climb, and then turn off onto a technical Dirt/Gravel trail. PLEASE be advised, this trail has a short steep downhill, that needs to be ridden slow, or even walked if you’re newer to the sport. After the short trail section, You’ll start climbing King Rd Gravel, and be off onto Mix Gravel roads until a short jog through the neighborhood of Dellroy. Shortly after Dellroy, You’ll navigate to the Big Farm Crossing, and the first AID station at mile 26.
ATWOOD LAKE
We’ll be Crossing through the Atwood Lake PAVED walking path. It is very scenic and unique. PLEASE USE CAUTION through this section, as it does present some technical turns on GRAVEL. Signs are indicating when to slow down and be ready for S-curves and using grass corners to eliminate 90 degree turns on GRAVEL.
After Atwood, You’ll climb back into Gravel country, and work your way back to Magnolia and then finish behind the nursey on the gravel lanes through the Evergreens.
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34 Mile Course Notes.
Aid Station at the Atwood Lake Park mile 18
We’ll Marshall you out the gravel Lane and head towards downtown Magnolia. Once we get through the traffic light, the race will start. You’ll do a short small climb up to state Rt 183 and turn right. From there, we’ll have ½ mile flat straight away to the first GRAVEL section. I’ll continue to stay in front in a car, and lead out to the first GRAVEL section. You’ll enter a through Cyclocross gates with ribbon to a doubletrack GRAVEL climb. This will eventually drop down into the sand and Gravel pit area, and then funnel into the abandoned towpath. At the end of the towpath you’ll take a hard right, and head towards Gravel Roads and the Atwood Lake region and join up with the longer route until the finish!
Please feel free to ask any questions. looking forward to seeing old and new faces on the 14th!
Chris Smith
Mission
The Shane E Horner Foundation provides access to postsecondary education to members of our community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals. The Foundation sees higher education as a catalyst, an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and nations.