Rock 'n The Knob Trail Challenge
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Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge
Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge is organized by Allegheny Trailrunners at Blue Knob All-Season Resort on September 11, 2027. The event offers three trail race distances over technical, rocky terrain at high elevation; the site notes it is Pennsylvania's highest race at over 3,100 feet above sea level.
Available race distances:
- 10K : 6.2 miles with about 1,496 feet of climbing, one aid station at 3.7 miles.
- Half Marathon : roughly 13.5 miles with about 3,400 to 3,545 feet of climbing.
- 50K : approximately 30.5 to 31 miles with roughly 7,000 to 7,700 feet of climbing.
Courses include steep climbs and descents with named features and measured grades. The 10K and half-marathon do not allow pacers, drop bags, or crew; the 50K permits two drop bags and two crew access points. Time limits apply: 10K participants must finish within seven hours and the 50K has a ten-hour cutoff.
Additional event details: lodging packages are available at Blue Knob All-Season Resort, event swag includes socks, a technical shirt, bottle-opener medallion, collapsible cups and car decals, and post-race food and beer tasting is included with entry. Registration opens in February; no same-day signups and online registration closes September 8. Refunds are 50% of the race fee minus RunSignUp fees through 2026-09-01; no refunds after that date. Optional race insurance is available at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
