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Name: Greenwood Furnace Trail Challenge
Start: 2026-05-03
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Huntingdon

Huntingdon, United States • 3 May 2026

Greenwood Furnace Trail Challenge

The Greenwood Furnace Trail Challenge is scheduled for May 3, 2026, at Greenwood Furnace State Park near Huntingdon, PA. The listed venue address is 15795 Greenwood Road. The event offers multiple trail distances with the start and finish located at the park.

The course is described as an arduous and technical figure eight layout with the park firetower positioned at the middle of the 8. The route uses natural-surface trails within the state park and follows a single loop pattern that crosses itself at the firetower area.

Distances offered:

1/2 Marathon
Greenwood Challenge 12K

Registration is noted to close on May 1. Event information identifies the location, course format, and the two distance options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Huntingdon

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

12 km

Greenwood Challenge 12k

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

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