Eagleton Trail Challenge: Conquer the Trails of Rocksylvania!
Experience the untamed beauty of Pennsylvania's Wilds at the Eagleton Trail Challenge—an unforgettable spring race that takes runners from the Susquehanna River to the Allegheny Plateau on scenic single-track trails, blending history, adventure, and personal triumph
10K | 25K | 50K | 25K Ruck
Presented by the Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance
The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance promotes trailrunning and the responsible use of public lands, through events such as the Eastern States 100, Ironstone 100K and Eagleton Trail Challenge, footraces we manage as a stewardship for trailrunners and the community.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Eagleton Trail Challenge!
Ready to kick off your trail racing season in the heart of Rocksylvania? Whether you're eyeing your first trail 10K or ready to tackle a challenging 50K, the Eagleton Trail Challenge has the perfect adventure for you!
Why Choose Eagleton?
- Milder, more runnable courses (but don't be fooled – you'll still need to train!)
- Beautiful spring trails in the PA Wilds
- Post-Race Feast
- Trail Sisters Approved event
- Unique 25K Ruck Challenge option
- Limited to 250 participants – secure your spot early!
Race Options & Details
50K Run
- Start Time: 8:00 AM (10-hour time limit)
- Elevation Gain: Approx. 4000 ft
- Aid Stations: 6
- NEW FOR 2025: Updated course due to access changes. Stay tuned for details!
25K Run- Start Time: 10:00 AM (8-hour time limit)
- Elevation Gain: Approx. 2200 ft
- Aid Stations: 3
25K Ruck Challenge- Start Time: 9:00 AM (9-hour time limit)
- Elevation Gain: Approx. 2200 ft
- Aid Stations: 3
Ruck Rules:- 20 lbs dry weight for 150+ lb body weight
- 10 lbs dry weight for under 150 lb body weight
- Rucksacks only (no weighted vests)
10K Run- Start Time: 11:00 AM (7-hour time limit)
- Elevation Gain: Approx. 1200 ft
- Aid Stations: 1
Known as the "mountain 10K" – includes a rope climb in the last 1.5 miles!
Post-Race Feast: A Culinary Adventure!
After conquering the trails, prepare your taste buds for a gastronomic experience like no other!
if Michelin awarded stars for trail race food, our post-race spread would be the first-ever 1-star trail race meal!
Gone are the days of settle for lukewarm hot dogs and stale chips. At the Eagleton Trail Challenge, we believe your stomach deserves as much of a reward as your legs!
What's on the menu? Let's just say our chef traded his trail running shoes for a chef's hat, and the results are nothing short of miraculous. Think gourmet trail mix (yes, that's a thing) and energy gels that could pass for haute cuisine.
Remember, you're not hallucinating from exhaustion when you think you see a sommelier pairing the perfect sports drink with your recovery bar. That's just how we roll at Eagleton!
So come for the trails, stay for the feast, and leave with a full belly and a story your running buddies won't believe. After all, where else can you earn a finisher's medal and a potential Michelin star in the same day?
Registration & Pricing
Mark your calendars: Registration opens September 15th, 2024!
Secure your spot early and save! We offer tiered pricing to reward our early birds:
Early Bird Pricing (September 15 - December 31, 2024)
50K: $85
25K: $75
10K: $65
Regular Pricing (January 1 - March 16, 2025)
50K: $90
25K: $80
10K: $70
Youth Pricing (Ages 5-17, available throughout registration period)
50K: $67.50
25K: $60
10K: $52.50
Remember, the Eagleton Trail Challenge is capped at 250 participants across all distances. Don't miss out – register early to guarantee your spot and snag those early bird rates!
Refund Policy
We want to be upfront with you about our policies. Please read carefully before registering:
No Refunds, No Transfers
- Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Race registrations cannot be transferred to other participants or future year's races.
As a Trail Sisters Approved race, we will continue to offer a pregnancy & postpartum refund as we have in the past. Whether planned or unplanned, expected or unexpected, start or end of a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a women’s overall health. Please contact us for a refund option.
Changing Your Race Distance- Want to challenge yourself more (or less)? You can change your race distance by editing your registration through UltraSignup.
- Upgrading to a longer distance? You'll need to pay the difference in registration fees.
- Downgrading to a shorter distance? We appreciate your honesty, but no refunds are given for downgrades.
Race Modifications or CancellationsSafety first! The Race Director reserves the right to modify or cancel the race or course due to safety concerns, trail conditions, natural disasters, or pandemics.
if we have to make changes or cancellations, here's what you need to know:
- No refunds will be issued.
- No complimentary entries to future races will be provided.
- Your entry fee has already been put to work developing and producing the event.
We pour our hearts (and your entry fees) into course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration long before race day. While we hope for perfect conditions, Mother Nature and other factors sometimes have different plans. We promise to do our best to produce a fair and safe event for all participants, and we appreciate your understanding and support of our policies.
Remember, by registering, you're accepting these terms and any risk associated with your entry fee. We're all in this adventure together!
About the Organizers
The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance promotes trail running and responsible use of public lands. We manage events like the Eastern States 100 and Ironstone 100K as a stewardship for trail runners and the community.
Questions?
Contact the Race Team using the "Ask A Question" button
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the PA Wilds. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or taking your first steps on the trails, the Eagleton Trail Challenge awaits!
Event's current local time: 3:08 AM ET
