Run With The Deer Flies 25K & 15K
Penn Run, United States • 26 Jul 2026
Event Overview
The Run With The Deer Flies is a trail running event held at Camp Seph Mack near Penn Run, Pennsylvania. This event features three distinct trail distances:
- 25K trail run
- 15K trail run
- 8K trail run
The races are managed by trail runners and follow a course consisting of single-track trails, pipeline roads, swamps, hills, and creek crossings. Each distance is limited to 100 participants per race.
Facilities and Support
Aid stations are located approximately every four miles along the course, though participants are encouraged to carry their own water. Following the completion of the race, pizza is provided for participants. Finishers receive a medal, and a tradition of the event includes providing "Deer Fly Swatters" to runners.
Registration and Benefits
Registration includes a race shirt for those who sign up by the specific July deadline; after this date, shirts are distributed based on remaining supplies. The event also includes random drawings for local restaurant gift cards across the different race distances. Proceeds from the event benefit Indiana County Parks & Trails and Citizens' Ambulance Service. There are no refunds or deferrals if the event takes place, and there is no scheduled rain date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.