Big Woods Half Marathon

Elverson, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Big Woods Half Marathon & 10k

The Big Woods Half Marathon & 10k takes place on Saturday March 14, 2026 in Elverson, Pennsylvania at French Creek State Park. The course starts and finishes on the trail near the pool by Hopewell Lake. The event location is 843 Park Rd., Elverson, PA 19520.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 10k

The half marathon follows a series of park trails and is described as difficult. It has over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and includes technical, rocky sections. The route uses Lenape, Buzzards, Raccoon, Mill Creek and Blue with Red Trails and passes Millers Point.

The 10k is a shorter version of the Big Woods course and does not include the "Secret Trail". It is a lollipop style course with aid stations at approximately mile 1.7 and mile 4.5. Registrations for the 10k do not include a finishers item.

Additional notes include a five hour time limit for the event, free parking in the lot above the pool and Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park, and a shirt cutoff date set to one month before race day. The event does not offer refunds, but transfer and voucher options are available with stated fees and expiration rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Trail races presented by Pretzel City Sports on March 1, 2026, offering 13.1 mile and 6.55 mile courses near Reading, PA; race application and online registration are available and race day entry is likely.

A no/low-swag ultra trail event at Blue Marsh Lake offering 20M and 40M options on a lollipop-style single-track course, with regular aid stations, bib timing, drop bag access for 40M, and modest entry fees.

A tenth annual trail event in Spring City, PA on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 5K hike over dirt trails, gravel roads and short paved sections above French Creek. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships.

The Great Marsh Mud Mosey on April 11, 2026 is the third annual event in Elverson PA offering a roughly 5K run and a 1 mile walk across marsh, farmland and muddy grassy sections with post race vendors and search dog demonstrations.