Rise & Run 50k & 25k: A 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!

Now featuring two distances: the classic 50k and the new 25k option.

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. Whether you're tackling the full 50k or testing yourself with the 25k, this race proves you don't need frills to have thrills!

the early bird special of ultra running:

• Pocket-Friendly Price:
  50k: $50
  25k: $25 - half the distance, half the price!
• Dark & Early Start: BOTH RACES @ 3:59 AM - Because who needs sleep when you can have trail time?
• Scenic Simplicity:
  50k: Out-and-back on the West Rim Trail with ONE aid station and ONE water drop
  25k Out-and-back on the West Rim Trail with ONE water drop and NO aid station
• Self-Supported Swagger: Pack your snacks and grit!
• Finish Cut-off: NOON for BOTH distances
• No-Frills, All Skills: No expensive timing, no wasted swag. Just you, the trail, and your determination.
• Post-Race Feast: Breakfast served at the finish to refuel your hard-earned miles

Finish before noon

BOTH RACES - NOON cut-off

Earn the coveted Rise & Run branded camp cup - perfect for sipping victory or coffee.

"Win & You're In" challenge:

First male and female finishers earn a free registration for next year's race. Defend your title or pass it on.

a dawn-breaking, leg-shaking good time!

Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, lace up those trail shoes and join us for a down-breaking adventure in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Choose your challenge: conquer the full 50k or crush the new 25k!

register now and prepare to rise, shine, and conquer!

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Event's current local time: 2:45 PM ET