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Green Monster Trail Challenge

Name: Green Monster Trail Challenge
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Wellsboro

Wellsboro, United States • 11 Oct 2026

Green Monster Trail Challenge

The Green Monster Trail Challenge is a trail race near Wellsboro, PA, organized by the Tyoga Running Club and held in the Tioga State Forest north of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The event offers multiple route lengths over single track and other mountain trails with sustained climbing, stream crossings, and technical descents.

Distances and climbing:

50K: 7800' total ascent
25K: 4000' total ascent
15K: 1700' total ascent

Aid stations are provided and staffed by local clubs and organizations. The event includes post-race food and beverages, race day shirts, Darn Tough socks for some participants, finisher medals, and entertainment. The organizer notes a no-refund policy. Race capacity is limited to 350 participants; a wait list is used if capacity is reached. There is no day-of registration. An entry fee is listed at USD 82.18 and some registration availability details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Wellsboro

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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