Run For the Ages Trail Chase

Reading, United States • 28 Jun 2026

Event Overview

The Run For the Ages 10k Trail Chase is a trail race held in Nolde Forest in Reading, Pennsylvania. A portion of the proceeds from the event supports the Friends of Nolde Forest, a non-profit group that helps maintain the forest.

The Age-Graded Start

This event uses a unique age-graded start system. Participants receive a head start based on their age and gender, with the oldest female wave typically starting first. Subsequent waves are organized in five-year age groups, with the goal of having top finishers from different waves finish at nearly the same time. Start wave differentials are determined using age-grading corrections from the World Masters Association and comparisons of results from local races of a similar distance.

Practical Information

The race distance is 10 km. Online registration is available, with a capacity of 250 entries. The course takes place on trails described as challenging yet runnable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
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