Blazing Saddles

Spring Grove, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

Blazing Saddles is a trail race held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Codorus State Park, Pavilion #3 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The event is presented by the York Road Runners Club and the York Ridge Runners. Registration closes on Fri, Mar 6. Proceeds support a local animal rescue. Prizes are awarded to the top three men and top three women; registrants by Feb 18 receive event swag.

Distances

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8 Miler

Course and format

Racing takes place on the Ranger Trail, composed of singletrack, horse trails, and less than one mile of road. The course includes runnable hills, mud, and possible snow conditions. The 8 Miler is one full loop of the trail. The 25K is two loops, and the 50K is four loops.

Aid, rules, and race conditions

An aid station is located at mile 8 and offers water, electrolyte drinks, and food. Race rules require visible bibs, no bib transfers, no pacers or crews, no deferrals, and no refunds. Participants must stay on the trail and pack out litter. The event runs in all weather and has no rain date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
8 mi
8 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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