Pine Creek Challenge

Wellsboro, United States • 6 Sep 2025

The Pine Creek Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course follows the Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 63-mile crushed stone path through the Pine Creek Gorge, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East." This National Natural Landmark offers stunning views, abundant wildlife including bald eagles and river otters, and a mostly flat terrain with a gentle 2% grade. The event is beginner-friendly, with no motorized traffic on the trail, and showcases the area's vibrant fall foliage. Runners experience a peaceful, natural atmosphere along this historic and picturesque route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Miler
100 km
100k
50 mi
50 Miler
26 mi
Marathon
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