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Run With The Deer Flies 25K & 15K

Penn Run, United States • 27 Jul 2025

The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held annually at Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition, scheduled for July 27, features three distances: 25K, 15K, and a new 8K option ideal for first-time and younger trail runners. The course offers a challenging mix of single-track trails, pipeline roads, swamps, hills, and creek crossings, with aid stations approximately every four miles. The race is capped at 100 runners per distance and includes finisher medals, traditional Deer Fly swatters, and post-race food. Proceeds benefit Indiana County Parks & Trails and Citizens' Ambulance Service, creating a friendly, community-focused atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Penn Run

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25 km
25k
15 km
15k
8 km
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