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Boulder Beast

Lock Haven, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Boulder Beast is a trail event held in Lock Haven, PA, with the course based at the Castanea Township Fire Company picnic grounds. The venue provides free camping and parking with no reservations required. A pre-race party and bag pick-up are scheduled Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, and a post-race picnic with food and beverage is provided after the finish.

Distances

  • 25K
  • 24-25 mile long trail distance (listed variably as 24 Miler and 25 Miler)

Course and cutoffs

The course includes a boulder field and trails named Goat Path, Lightning Ridge, Gut Check, Black Diamond, Crossover, Fleming Way, Chestnut Flats, and the Gorge Trail. The route for the shorter distance reaches the Rote Overlook before returning. For the 25K the first 3.5 miles are on road and the next 3 miles are trail. Reaching the bottom of the boulder field by 10:30 AM is required or runners will be removed from the course.

Cutoff stations and times are enforced at multiple locations:

  • Bottom of Boulder Field Mile 6.5 - 10:30 AM
  • Boy Scout AS Mile 8 - 11:00 AM (25M) / 1:00 PM (25K)
  • Zindel Park AS Mile 11 - 12:30 PM
  • Vets+ AS Mile 16 - 3:00 PM
  • Leadership CC AS Mile 21 - 5:00 PM
  • 25K Leadership CC AS Mile 12 - 5:00 PM

Registration and policies

Registration opens December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET, limited to the first 600 entrants or until the September 1 deadline. Entry fees listed are $80.00 for the 25K and $90.00 for the longer distance. The event policy states there are no refunds, bib transfers, deferments, resale of bibs, or allowance for unregistered participants. Organizers note the course crosses varied and rugged terrain and requires preparation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Lock Haven

Race information

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