Laurel Run Switchbacker 10K

Boalsburg, United States • 6 Mar 2027

Laurel Run Switchbacker 10K

The Laurel Run Switchbacker is a 10K trail race in Boalsburg, PA, organized by Tussey Mountainback and held at the Tussey Mountainback Ski Area. The event is listed for March 6, 2027, and registration opens January 1, 2027.

The course is an out-and-back on Leg #1 of the Tussey Mountainback 50-mile loop. The route consists of 5 km uphill on the outbound leg and 5 km downhill on the return leg, following the same terrain used for the longer Tussey Mountainback course.

Awards use age and gender adjusted scoring based on World Master Athletics data. The event also includes random prizes. Recorded course bests are 37:45 (men, 2009), 43:05 (women, 2019), and 40:02 (other listed record).

Location and course details reference Tussey Mountainback Ski Area in Boalsburg, PA. Timing and water are noted for similar series events listed alongside this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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10 km
10k
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