Happy Camper Trail Race

Bedford, United States • 5 Apr 2025

The Happy Camper Trail Race features both a 5K and a 10K, designed to foster community spirit, promote fitness, and highlight the scenic trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event aims to raise funds for the Campership Program, which supports students in need of camp experiences. The 5K course offers a mix of gravel and wooded trails, including a stunning vista at Pride Rock, with a total elevation change of 924 feet. The 10K course showcases various camp highlights and also includes a visit to Pride Rock, with a total elevation change of 1,474 feet, culminating in a run across a lakeside beach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Happy Camper 10k
5 km
Happy Camper 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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