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Red Barn Challenge

Lykens, United States • 3-4 Oct 2025

Red Barn Challenge, now in its sixth year, takes place October 3-4, 2025 at The Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The event offers 24-, 12-, and 6-hour ultramarathon formats run on a one-mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds and fields. The course gains about 70 feet of elevation per mile.

The atmosphere is intimate and festive, with heckling campers and enthusiastic volunteers, and it is chip-timed. A spacious food aid station and ample fueling options sustain runners, and on-site camping with trackside parking adds convenience. Proceeds support local organizations; awards honor top male and female finishers in each bracket, plus cozy keepsakes for 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Lykens

Race information

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24 km
70 m+
24hrs
12 km
70 m+
12hrs
6 km
70 m+
6hrs
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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