Eagleton Trail Challenge
Mill Hall, United States • 9-10 May 2026
Eagleton Trail Challenge
The Eagleton Trail Challenge is a multi-distance trail event near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, held on the Chuck Keiper Trail and through Eagleton Fields within Sproul State Forest. The event offers several timed course options on technical singletrack with varied elevation and remote footing.
- Eagleton 86 86 miles, technical singletrack
- 47K ~29.7 miles
- 25K Run or Ruck ~14.6 miles
- 10K Run or Ruck ~5.6 miles
The Eagleton 86 covers 86 miles with 15,653 feet of recorded elevation gain and loss, sustained climbs, and rocky, rooty trail surfaces. Night running is required and the course has a 28 hour cutoff. Pacers are allowed only at Ridge Rd, crews are not allowed, and drop bags are available at Shoemaker and Ridge Rd.
The 47K follows a loop with about 4,000 feet of ascent, six aid stations, mostly runnable middle sections, and technical first and last 5 kilometers. Its time limit is 10 hours.
The 25K Run and Ruck share the same route with roughly 2,200 feet of climbing and three aid stations. Ruck entrants must meet specific weight standards: 20 pounds dry for participants 150 pounds or more and 10 pounds dry for those under 150. Weighted vests are not permitted.
The 10K packs about 1,200 feet of climb into a short route with one aid station and a 7 hour limit. Organizers provide a substantial post-race meal and the event is presented by the Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance. Registration closes April 30. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.