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Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

Name: Tiadaghton Trail Challenge
Start: 2025-11-09
End: 2025-11-09
Location: Waterville

Waterville, United States • 9 Nov 2025

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge, held in Waterville, Pennsylvania, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience in the Tiadaghton State Forest within the Pine Creek Valley. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10K race, both featuring technical, rocky, and moss-covered trails with steep climbs and descents. The courses showcase beautiful vistas, hemlock and oak forests, trout streams, and waterfalls.

The half marathon includes a demanding 1,000-foot climb known as the Eiger Trail, while the 10K follows historic paths like the Old Wagon Road. Aid stations provide trail fuel, and awards are given to top finishers. Proceeds support a local scholarship fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Waterville

Race information

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13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

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

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