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 out-and-back route showcases stunning natural landmarks, including a nearly mile-wide gorge up to 1,450 feet deep, bald eagle nesting sites, and abundant wildlife. The trail is beginner-friendly, flat with a slight grade, and free of motorized traffic. The event offers a challenging yet picturesque experience amid early fall foliage. 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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