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BLAZING SADDLES TRAIL RACE
Presented by the York Road Runners Club & the York Ridge Runners
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Howdy, partners!
Saddle up and ride on out to Codorus State Park, nestled in them rollin’ hills of Southern York County, Pennsylvania. On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, we’re gatherin’ at Pavilion #3 near the Bandshell for a rootin’-tootin’ trail showdown known ‘round these parts as Blazing Saddles.
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START TIMES:
• 50K: We’re hittin’ the trail at 8AM
• 25K: High Noon? Naw, pardner—9:00AM sharp!
• 8 Miler: Giddy-up at 9:30AM
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THE TRAIL:
We ain’t talkin’ no flat city sidewalk here. This is the Ranger Trail, and she’s got teeth—made up of singletrack, horse trails, and just a smidge of road (less than a mile). It ain’t no mountain, but don’t go expectin’ a pancake either. You’ll get your fill of runnable hills, mud, and maybe even a little snow-dancin’ if ol’ Mother Nature’s feelin’ feisty.

• 8 Miler: One full loop of the trail.
• 25K: Two times ‘round, cowboy. Saddle up for double the grit.
• 50K: Four times ‘round the loop
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WEATHER WARNING:
March in Pennsylvania is wilder than a bull on branding day. Could be rain, sleet, snow, mud—or all four in the same dang hour. So dress like you’re headin’ into a showdown with the elements. Cowboy hats optional, traction mandatory.
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AID STATION:
We got a good ol’ fashioned watering hole at Mile 8, stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, and some real food to keep your engine runnin’. Don’t expect no caviar—this here’s trail grub, hearty and true.
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CUT-OFF TIME:
Every last cowboy and cowgirl’s got till 5:00PM to run across that finish line, or the saloon doors swing shut. Aid Station cutoff for last loop is 3:30PM
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SWAG & PRIZES:
• Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women get themselves a shiny prize.
• All riders who register by Feb 18th get some trail-worthy Blazing Saddles swag—the kind you’ll wanna show off at the next barn dance.
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A GOOD CAUSE:
All the coin from this shindig goes to support a local animal rescue. So every mile you run helps save a critter. That’s about as noble as a sunset ride with your trusty steed.
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RULES OF THE RANGE:
Ain’t no funny business out here. This trail's got a code:
• No bib transfers, no bandits
• Bib must be visible—we gotta see who’s on the trail
• No litterin’—pack it in, pack it out
• Stick to the trail—no bushwhackin’
• If you drop, turn in that bib like a good outlaw turnin’ in his badge
• No pacers, no crews, no deferrals, no refunds
• We run in rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine—ain’t no rain date, cowboy

Event's current local time: 11:15 AM ET