Glacier Ridge Trail

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon and Trail Race

The event offers four course options that share a common start and finish at McDanels Boat Launch in Moraine State Park. The courses are out-and-back and largely follow the blue-blazed Glacier Ridge / North Country Trail between Moraine State Park and the Jennings Environmental Education Center near Slippery Rock, PA. Location coordinates are given as 40.966662, -80.125097.

Distances

• 20 mile Trail Run / Endurance Hike
• 50K Ultramarathon
• 50 mile Ultramarathon
• 50 mile Five-person Relay (up to five team members)

Packet pick-up is available the day before at McDanel’s Boat Launch pavilion #7; runners who collect their bib then do not need to check in on race day. Crews are permitted for the 50K and 50 mile individual events only; crews may meet runners only at the established aid stations Upper 528, Jennings, and North Country Club Road, and may render assistance only within 100 yards of those aid stations. Parking is noted as generally available at Jennings and North Country Club Road; parking near Upper 528 is more limited.

All finishers, including each relay team member, receive a finisher medallion. Trophies are awarded to first place male and female in each distance, with a trophy for each member of the first place 50 mile relay team. Shirt styles vary by distance as listed in event materials. Participants must be 18 years or older on race date. Refund policy: refunds through 02/15/2026 minus online fees, no refunds after 02/15/2026, one-year deferral available through 04/01/2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.