Eagleton Trail Challenge

Eagleton Trail Challenge - Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

The Eagleton Trail Challenge is a spring trail event held near Lock Haven in Pennsylvania's Wilds. The course network runs from the Susquehanna River up toward the Allegheny Plateau and uses single-track trails and forest paths. The event date is May 9-10, 2026.

The longest option, the Eagleton 86, is an early season ultra that features varying technical terrain, long steep climbs and descents, and extended distances between aid stations. The route crosses Eagleton Fields and much of the Chuck Keiper Trail, with sustained roots, rocks, narrow tread, and frequent elevation changes. Sections are run in both day and night conditions.

The Eagleton 47K is a scenic loop through the Eagleton trail system that mixes runnable forest trails with a few technical sections. From the start the route runs alongside Route 120 and climbs the S.A.W. Trail toward the first aid station at the Eastern Trailhead of the Eagleton Mine Camp Trail. The final miles pass through the Eagleton Demonstration Forest Trail. The first and last 5 kilometers are the most technical while the middle portion is largely smooth and runnable.

Other event details include:

• 10K
• 25K
• 25K Ruck
• 47K
• 86 mile

The event is Trail Sisters Approved and lists commitments such as equal podium spots and awards, women’s specific swag and apparel, menstrual products at aid stations, and a pregnancy and postpartum policy. The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance is the presenting organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.