Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The historic Town of Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV 250 years birthday celebration 5K Race will be on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting at 9:00am. The race will begin at the north end of town at the Train Depot. The course will wind its way through the town, including through Berkeley Springs State Park--America's First Spa. Runners will finish the 3.10 mile journey at the same Train Depot.
5k Run
Sun, Jul 12, 2026
48.4 km from Valley-HiDuathlon Triathlon
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
All race information is located on the race website: https://ex2adventures.com/rocky-gap-offroad-triathlon/
Escape the summer city heat and head for the mountains! Join us at Rocky Gap State Park in
Flintstone, MD for the 22nd annual Rocky Gap Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon, and Relay.
The triathlon race course starts with a two lap swim in warm clear waters of a mountain lake and the duathlon starts with a 2.7 mile semi-technical trail run. After the first segment, all racers head out to complete two laps of a mountain bike course that includes twisty lakeside singletrack, wide fire roads, smooth grassy sections, and a few rock gardens. Once completing the mountain bike course, racers transition to a 5.5 mile run that has rooty trails, smooth open flats, and a few ups and downs (of course!). All in all, this course is super fun and has challenged thousands of newbies and seasoned vets over the years!
14.15 Miles 19.85 Miles 21.8 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Relay Run Swim Trail Triathlon
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Welcome to Central Pennsylvania’s ridges and valleys! You will experience the best terrain and trails PA has to offer, from gnarly single track to flat and fast double track, heart breaking climbs
and quad-busting descents.
The Lost Turkey Trail runs as a point-to-point trail, traversing the southern portion of the Allegheny Front and culminating at the top of Blue Knob.
Distance options include a physically and mentally grueling 50k point-to-point (transportation can be added on), half-marathon loop and new for 2025 a Little Turkey 10k(ish) option.
COURSE RECORDS:
Half-Marathon:
Sarah Mihm - 2020 - 2:20:24
Lee Strappello - 2019 - 1:53:15
50k:
Maura Tyrrell - 2021 - 5:21:21
Jeff Savage - 2021 - 4:48:08
26.2 (2015-2017):
Andrew Ulrey - 2015 - 4:12:44
Megan DiGregorio 2015 - 4:51:12
50M (2016-2021):
Justin Findley - 2021 - 9:23:08
Kathleen Cusick - 2020 - 10:11:37
100k (2022):
Mitch Ables - 13:52:13
Katherine Felton - 18:51.04
RunHikePlay, Inc is a not-for-profit organization and is strictly run by volunteers. All net proceeds from our events are distributed to various non-profit organizations including Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Park and Bedford County Amateur Radio Society (BCARS).
We are Trail Sisters Approved! We provide women the race day they deserve.
The Commitment:
Equal Podium Spots
Equal Prize Money & Awards
Women’s specific swag & apparel.
Menstrual products at aid stations.
Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.
1 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles 50k Run Trail
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
41.9 km from Valley-HiCycling Mountain Biking
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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.
10k 13.1 Miles 50k Run Trail Ultra
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The VentureQuest (VQ) Adventure Race has challenged, rewarded, and inspired over 5000 athletes in its history. VQ is where is all began for EX2 and we are excited to produce our 21st edition of this
special race.
This year we will have a 8-hour and 24-hour course option both staging out of Rocky Gap State Park. The details of the courses and what to expect are below.
Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Start Time: 10:00am (24-hour) and 9:00am (8-hour)
Location: Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Disciplines: Trekking, paddling, mountain biking, navigation.
Teams: Soloists and teams of up to 4 (male, female, or mixed gender). Team members travel together the entire race.
35 Miles 100 Miles Mountain Biking
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Welcome to Adventure Racing! The Greenhorn AR, now in our 11th edition, was created to offer competitors a gateway into the sport of adventure racing. This 4 hour sprint adventure race was designed
with the beginner in mind, but fun for everyone no matter the skill or experience level! While there is significant challenge built in, this event is fun and highly achievable for the novice racer. The navigation is straight forward and the maps that we provide are excellent. The mountain biking takes racers over gravel roads, some pavement, and semi-technical singletrack trails. Finally, the paddling takes place on a clear lake.
Race Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Location: Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, MD
Start Time: 11:00am
Total Distance/Time: Roughly 15 miles, 4 hours time limit
Disciplines: Trekking (~3 to 6 miles), paddling (~2 mile), mountain biking (~8 to 10 miles), navigation (beginner)
Teams: Soloists and teams of two, three, or four (male, female, or co-ed). Team members travel together the entire race.
15 Miles Gravel Mountain Biking Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Route
NEW route for 2026
30.2 Miles with 3,031 feet of elevation gain
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52988964
Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM -- Registration Opens
8:30 AM -- Registration Closes
8:45 AM --
Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM -- RACE START
12:00 PM -- Post Race Meal Begins
12:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony**
*Times are subject to change.
**Series awards will be after day of awards.
Included With Registration
Well-marked course
Chip Timing
Stocked Aid Stations
Event Shirt (If registered by 9/6/2026)
Post Race Meal
Medals For Top 3 In Each Category
Make sure you check out our website for more race information
www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/rlmbm
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances until a race has sold out.
If race sells out (which is has the last three years), we will consider a transfer or deferral if we have someone on a waitlist.
Refunds available until May 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after July 31, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE. This covers the good majority of reasons we get from emails as to why a racer is not able to race.
Other 2026 Pennsylvania MTB Series Races
April 26, 2026 - Rattling MTB Marathon www.bikereg.com/rmbm
June 27, 2026 - Michaux MTB Marathon www.bikereg.com/mmbm
For more series information, visit www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pmbs
Are you going to race all three races in the series? If so, why not save $15 and sign up for all three races at the same time. To do so, go to www.bikereg.com/pmbs and register for your desired category. You will only need to register one time as BikeReg will put you into each race from your series registration. This offer expires February 28, 2026, or once one of our series races are sold out.
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Cycling Marathon Mountain Biking
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 4th Annual Trough Creek Gravel Grinder! We are very excited to continue this race in our 2026 Pennsylvania Gravel Series! We've been getting a lot of feedback that this has been the
racers favorite course of the year. Hope that you will join us and see for yourself.
Routes
Full Series Route (71-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45062110
Half Series Route (41-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45061666
Short Series Route (33-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45058820
Schedule
7:00 AM -- Registration Opens
8:30 AM -- Registration Closes
8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM -- RACE START
11:30 AM -- Post Race Meal Begins
12:00 PM -- Short Series Route Awards
12:30 PM -- Half Series Route Awards
1:30 PM -- Full Series Route Awards
*Times are subject to change
Included With Registration
Well-Marked Course
Chip Timing
Stocked Aid Stations
Event Shirt (If registered by 9/6/2026)
Post-Race Meal
Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
Make sure you check out our website for full race information -- www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/tcgg
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
Refunds available until May 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after July 31, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
Other 2026 Pennsylvania Gravel Series Races
April 12, 2026, Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/begg
May 9, 2026, Parker Dam Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/pdgg
June 28, 2026, Camp Michaux Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/cmgg
August 15, 2026, Mid-State Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/msgg
Make sure you check out our website for more series information -- www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs
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Cycling Gran Fondo Gravel
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
It’s no secret that we adore Rocky Gap State Park and it absolutely has a special place in our hearts and the hearts of thousands of EX2 racers. We’ve been hosting races in the park since 2004, and
three years we introduced this brand new ultra distance trail running event. We are thrilled to bring back the Rocky Gap 25K, 50K, and Relay Trail Running Race for year four! We hope you join us for an awesome adventure in the mountains of western Maryland.
Race Date: Sunday October 11, 2026
Start Time: 8:30am (50K), 9:00am (25K)
Location: Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Course Length: 25K (~16ish miles) and 50K (~32ish miles)
Course Format: 3 different loops. 25K does each loop once, while the 50K does each loop twice
Entry types: Solo runners and relay teams of 2 or 3 in both the 25K and 50K
The race highlights three different beautiful loops in the park that vary in length between 4.4 miles and 6.5 miles. We are calling these loops simply Loop A, Loop B, and Loop C. The 25K race does each loop once in order (A, B, C) with a total elevation change of about 1,300 feet. The 50K race does each loop twice in order (A, B, C…then A, B, C again) with a total elevation change of about 2,600 feet.
Loop A – Rocky Trail
Loop A is 6.5 miles with 500+ feet of elevation change and some moderate singletrack sections. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1.4 miles until it takes a left turn up a trail that we affectionately call Evitt’s Revenge (it’s steep). After a really fantastic .2 mile climb, the route takes a right onto Rocky Trail where it continues to climb until about mile 2.7. After topping out, the route heads downhill via the Setters Path trail and the Hickory Loop in the campground to the Lakeside Loop Trail. The route then follows the Lakeside Loop around the lake back to the staging area.
Loop B – Canyon Overlook
Loop B is 4.4 miles with about 500 feet of elevation change and highlights some lesser known singletrack in the park. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1 mile until it reaches the dam road and then continues straight across the road and up a steep (but short) section of trail to the ridge above the gorge. The route then traverses above the gorge to the left to the Canyon Overlook Trail and then returns back to the dam road to Old Hancock Road. The route then takes a right on Old Hancock Road (doubletrack) and then a left on an awesome 1.5 mile trail that leads back to Lake View Drive. The route then follows the Lake View Drive back to the staging area.
Loop C – Lakeside Loop
Loop C is 5.2 with about 250 feet of elevation change and follows the complete Lakeside Loop Trail. The route is amazingly beautiful with water views most of the way around.
In terms of anticipated difficultly, Loop A is the hardest followed by Loop B. Loop C is the easiest of the three loops since it is generally flat around the lake.
Course maps, elevation profiles, etc. are on the race website.
25k 16.1 Miles 50k 32.2 Miles Relay Run Trail Ultra
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The WMRT Marathon/half marathon/10k is back for the 11th edition in 2026. The course is the same, the history is the same, BUT the race has been renamed for one of Washington County Maryland's
greatest distance runners and the creator of the JFK50 Miler, Buzz Sawyer.
Frank and Mike of Altis Endurance have passed the race on to Katie and Adam Lowe of 2Lowe Run Company to continue the race's traditions.
The Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is set for Sunday October 18th, 2026. This race takes place in its entirety on the fantastic Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) located in - wait for it - Western Maryland.
The race start/finish is located in the wonderful town of Hancock. The town of Hancock is a super trail town with great C&O Canal history and scenery in addition to the WMRT. Hancock is definitely a place to visit for those who love trails.
The marathon MD17006NP and half marathon MD17005NP courses are USATF Certified Courses. This is a good Boston qualifying course!
The marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, and the 10K start at 8:15. The start/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750.
6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Ultra
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
End of the Road Half Marathon (October 24–25, 2026 · Waterfall, PA) is one of Pennsylvania’s most unique fall races. Choose the Half Marathon or 4 miler and run through two long, dark tunnels on the
abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, surrounded by peak autumn foliage.
Looking for an October race that’s unlike anything else in the state? This event takes runners deep into history along a stretch of highway bypassed in 1968 and untouched by cars for nearly 50 years. The course blends five miles of tunnel running with rolling rural roads and stunning mountain scenery.
Not ready for 13.1 miles? If you’ve run a 5K before, the 4 Miler is the perfect next step. It’s approachable for newer runners, fun for walkers, and still gives you the full thrill of racing through the famous abandoned tunnels. Curious what it's like to run through the tunnels? Watch our End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Mile preview video with footage from 2024 participant, Natasha.
Race Options:
Half Marathon – Saturday or Sunday (choose your day)
One Tunnel 4 Mile – Sunday
Two-Day Challenges:
26.2 Road Closed Rambler – Half Marathon Saturday + Half Marathon Sunday
17.1 Tunnel Traveler – Half Marathon Saturday + One Tunnel 4 Miler Sunday
Why Runners Love It:
Run through 5 miles of tunnels – a headlamp or flashlight is required
Limited field sizes each day for an uncrowded course
Official pacers for both Half Marathons to help you hit your time goals
Movie Night on the Turnpike Saturday evening (The Addams Family in 2025)
Host hotel near the start/finish that hosts packet pickup (book early—sold out last year)
Now in its eighteenth year, this race has welcomed runners from across the U.S., raising funds for The Old PA Pike’s efforts to turn the abandoned turnpike into a permanent greenway for runners, walkers, and cyclists.
Be part of one of Pennsylvania’s most talked-about October races—and one of the most memorable courses you’ll ever run.
4 Miles 13.1 Miles 17.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk
Sun, Nov 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM
49.2 km from Valley-Hi25k 50k Trail Ultra
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
6 m from Valley-HiUltra