Blackout - Emmaus, PA

Emmaus, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Blackout in Emmaus, PA is a rugged nighttime 10K trail race, with 1,000 feet of elevation gain over technical, mountainous terrain. The Running Kind presents a 'Lights On' edition allowing an early dusk start for those who want to begin before darkness settles, and the traditional option. The race starts and finishes at the Klines Lane Parking Lot (101 Klines Ln).

It is self-supported and cupless; water and electrolyte are available at the start/finish, with plant-based aid from Gnarly Nutrition. Proceeds benefit Wildlands Conservancy, and the event offsets carbon emissions with a modest registration add-on. Top finishers receive awards and a finisher pin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
1000 m+
10k
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