Hyner Trail Challenge

North Bend, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Hyner View Trail Challenge : April 18, 2026

The event takes place at Eagles Nest in Hyner, PA and offers two trail distances:

  • 25K
  • 50K

The 25K course includes three major climbs and three major descents with about 4,000 feet of total vertical. The route features vistas, stream crossings, and single-track trails. The 50K course includes five major climbs with about 6,500 feet of vertical. The 50K route is part of the Rocksylvania Trail Series and has course changes introduced in 2019. The 25K field is limited to the first 1,000 entrants and the 50K field is limited to the first 400 entrants. Registration opens in May.

Rules and logistics

The event enforces a strict no-refund, no-deferral, no-transfer, no-bib-switch policy. Both races use hard cut-offs: 25K runners must reach the View (mile 4) by 11:30 AM and the mile 8.5 aid station by 1:30 PM or be pulled. 50K runners must reach mile 7.5 by 10:30 AM or be directed onto the 25K course; additional 50K cut-offs are mile 17 by 1:00 PM and mile 25 by 3:15 PM. The course is remote with limited spectator parking; designated spectator access points are Hyner View State Park (mile 3 for 50K, mile 4 for 25K) and Hyner Run State Park (mile 10 and mile 25 for 50K). There is no electricity or site water, so participants should fill packs or bottles before arrival; an ice trailer is available near the registration tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
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