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Baker Trail Ultrachallenge

Name: Baker Trail Ultrachallenge
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-23
Location: Brookville

Brookville, United States • 23 Aug 2025

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Western Pennsylvania along the scenic Baker Trail. The 2025 race covers the Southern section, starting in Godfrey, PA, and finishing at a historic farmhouse basecamp in Smicksburg, PA. The course features a mix of single-track trails, dirt roads, rail trails, and paved roads winding through Amish farmland, with 7,800 feet of elevation gain.

Participants can run individually or as part of relay teams. The event emphasizes mental endurance due to varied terrain and frequent course navigation. Unique three-piece medals are awarded for completing each section of the trail series.

The race promotes gender equity and inclusivity, offering training runs to prepare runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Brookville

Race information

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50 mi

50 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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