Blazing Saddles
Spring Grove, United States • 14 Mar 2026
Blazing Saddles : Mar 14, 2026, Codorus State Park
Blazing Saddles is a trail running event at Codorus State Park, Pavilion #3 near the Bandshell in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The event is presented by the York Road Runners Club and the York Ridge Runners and offers the following distances:
- 50K
- 25K
- 8 Miler
Registration closes Mar 6, 2026. Event proceeds support a local animal rescue. Top three men and top three women receive prizes. Registrants by Feb 18 receive event swag.
Course, aid and rules
The course uses the Ranger Trail and includes singletrack, horse trails, and under one mile of road. The terrain has runnable hills, mud, and possible snow. Distances are run as loops: the 8 Miler is one loop, the 25K is two loops, and the 50K is four loops. There is an aid station at mile 8 offering water, electrolyte drinks, and food.
Rules include visible bibs, no bib transfers, no littering, and staying on the trail. Pacers, crews, deferrals, and refunds are not allowed. The event takes place in all weather and has no alternate date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.