Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 @ 3:59 AM

Rise & Run Ultra

West Rim Trail

Wellsboro, PA 50K

Registration Opens Wed. Jan 1, 2025 @ 12:00 AM ET

Rise & Run 50k: The $50 Dawn-Breaking Mountain Adventure!

WAKE UP, RUN HARD, REST EASY at the Rise & Run 50k - the only standalone 50k mountain race in the breathtaking Pennsylvania Grand Canyon that'll have you questioning your alarm clock and your life choices!

Are you ready for a bare-bones, back-to-basics ultra that's easier on your wallet than your quads?
Join us for a pre-dawn adventure on the stunning West Rim Trail that proves you don't need frills to have thrills!

the early bird special of ultra running:

  • Pocket-Friendly Price: Just $50 to test your limits and question your sanity.
  • Dark & Early Start: 3:59 AM - Because who needs sleep when you can have trail time?
  • Scenic Simplicity: Out-and-back on the West Rim Trail to Bradley Wales. Gorgeous views guaranteed, hallucinations optional.
  • Self-Supported Swagger: One aid station, one water drop. Pack your snacks and your can-do attitude!
  • No-Frills, All Skills: No expensive timing, no wasted swag. Just you, the trail, and your determination.
  • Noon Cutoff: Perfect for those who like to brunch... after running 31 miles.
  • Post-Race Feast: Breakfast served at the finish. Because you can't spell "ultrarunner" without "really hungry".

Finish before noon

Earn the coveted Rise & Run branded camp cup - perfect for sipping victory (or your morning coffee on future adventures).

"Win & You're In" challenge:

First male and female finishers earn a free registration for next year's race. Defend your crown or pass the torch - the choice is yours!

a dawn-breaking, leg-shaking good time!

So, night owls and early birds alike, lace up those trail shoes and join us for a dawn-breaking, leg-shaking good time in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Rise & Run 50k: Where the early bird gets the worm, and the night owl gets the miles!

Register now for this bare-bones mountain race and prepare to rise, shine, and conquer the trails! Remember, in the world of Rise & Run, the early bird doesn't just get the worm - it runs 50k before most people have had their first cup of coffee!

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