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Sproul 10K

Name: Sproul 10K
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: North Bend

North Bend, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Sproul 10K/5K - June 20, 2026, Hyner, PA

The 19th annual Sproul event is a trail running race held at the Western Clinton Sportsmans Club in Hyner, Pennsylvania, with courses routed through Sproul State Forest. The event offers two distances listed below.

10 km course through Sproul State Forest with sustained climbing and descending.
5 km shorter trail option on the same general terrain.

The 10 km course features a sustained 3.0 mile climb to the top of McCloskey Mountain followed by a 3.7 mile descent to the finish. The route includes mountain vistas, stream crossings, and sections of technical single track that require attention to footing.

Both the 10 km and 5 km distances are included in the 2026 Rocksylvania Trail Series. The description of terrain and route highlights the significant elevation change and trail conditions that characterize the event in central Pennsylvania. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania North Bend

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Sproul 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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