Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon & Trail Race

Event overview

The Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon & Trail Race is a trail running event held at McDanels Boat Launch in Moraine State Park, Portersville, Pennsylvania. The event offers four course options:

• 20 Mile Trail Run / Endurance Hike
• 50K Ultramarathon
• 50 Mile Ultramarathon
• 50 Mile 5-person Relay

All courses are out-and-back style. The 20 Mile and 50K courses largely follow the blue-blazed Glacier Ridge / North Country Trail between Moraine State Park and the Jennings Environmental Education Center near Slippery Rock, PA. The Glacier Ridge Trail name refers to that section of the North Country Trail system.

Location, logistics and rules

Start and finish are at McDanels Boat Launch (coordinates approximately 40.966662, -80.125097). Packet pick-up is available before race day and on race day. Crews are allowed for the 50K and 50 Mile individual events only and may assist runners at established aid stations: Upper 528, Jennings, and North Country Club Road; assistance is allowed within 100 yards of those aid stations. Parking is noted as generally available at Jennings and North Country Club Road, with limited parking at Upper 528.

All finishers receive a finisher medallion. Trophies are awarded to first-place male and female finishers in each distance; each member of the first-place 50 Mile Relay team also receives a trophy. Shirt types vary by distance. Online registration and registration close dates, refund and deferral policies apply and an age minimum of 18 on race date is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.