SHEastern States Weekend

Event overview

SHEastern States Weekend is a three-day women's running camp in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, held April 30 - May 3, 2026. The program uses the Eastern States course and includes guided trail runs, evening clinics or fireside chats, lodging, meals, and group transportation for the full weekend. Registration opens January 4, 2026, and the fee is $100, which covers lodging, meals, and transportation. Space is limited and registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule, accommodations and required gear

Activities take place at Ponderosa Lodge & Golf and on nearby trails in the PA Wilds. The lodge sits on 235 acres and offers cabin-style lodging with 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, fireplace, loft, ping pong and foosball, and an outdoor patio. Participants are asked to bring their own bedding and not to bring or consume alcoholic beverages at the lodge.

Planned runs by day include:

• 5.5 mile optional night run
• 13.7 mile run
• 20.4 mile run
• 10 mile group run

Runners will stay in no-drop groups and receive .gpx files for each route; a hard-copy map of the Eastern States course can also be provided. Required gear includes a pack or belt, at least 1 liter hydration, fuel including electrolytes, extra warmth, an emergency blanket, personal medications, and a proper light and extra batteries for the night run. Optional items noted are trekking poles, blister supplies, and water filtration gear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.