Thank you for making our 2023 Trail Challenge a success!
Challenge yourself to complete these arduous miles of steep climbs and rocky terrain punctuated with fantastic vistas and scenic forest hollows. The course is great for both trail runners pushing for their best times on rugged trails and hikers aiming to complete the strenuous challenge before the evening finish cutoff.
What's New?
We will only be featuring the 25K course this year; the 50K challenge may return in the future. We have also partnered with the Ironmaster's Challenge, which hosts 15K and 50K course options. Runners and hikers who complete both the KTA Trail Challenge and the Ironmaster's Challenge will receive a special, collaborative Iron Mettle Medal.
- This year we've flipped the script. The 2023 Trail Challenge 25K now runs north-to-south. You'll start on the course from Pequea, take on the harsh ascent to the Pinnacle Overlook, continue down into Kelly's Run, and cross the finish line in Susquehannock State Park. Picnic and exhibitors will be located at the second pavilion in the park.
- Shuttles will now run in the morning; arrive at the state park, catch a bus from Susquehannock to Pequea, then finish the hike back at your car. No more waiting on the shuttle in the afternoon.
- Pick from two start times. Runners who want to get ahead of the crowd or those who could use the extra time can hit the trail early. Others can take the more relaxed late start. Make your selection when signing up, we will do our best to accommodate.
We will only be featuring the 25K course this year; the 50K challenge may return in the future. We have also partnered with the Ironmaster's Challenge, which hosts 15K and 50K course options. Runners and hikers who complete both the KTA Trail Challenge and the Ironmaster's Challenge will receive a special, collaborative Iron Mettle Medal.
