Mt. A Trail Challenge

York, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event Details

The Mt. A Trail Challenge takes place on a Saturday in September. The event includes two distances: a 1 mile course and a 5K course. Both start at the summit of Mount Agamenticus.

The event is timed manually using stopwatches by the local York High School Cross Country Team. There are no traditional prizes by age category. Instead, there is a raffle for all participants.

All funds raised go to Mount Agamenticus conservation and education efforts.

Courses

5K Course

  • Starts in an open field at the summit.
  • Follows the Big A trail, then descends via the road to Hairpin Turn trail.
  • Goes around the Ring trail counter-clockwise.
  • Includes a challenging climb back to the summit.
  • Finishes at the start area.

1 Mile Course

  • Starts at the center platform.
  • Follows the universal access trail around an inner loop and outer perimeter.
  • Finishes near the pollinator garden.

Registration

Registration opens in February. To guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size, registration must be completed by August 15. Volunteers are needed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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