Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge is a trail running event in Waterville, PA held on November 14, 2026. The event offers two distances and takes place on trails within Tiadaghton State Forest and the Pine Creek Valley.

• Half Marathon - loop with an added 2 mile ridge loop to Huntley Mountain summit.
• 10K - loop using Old Wagon Road, Tiadaghton Trail, and the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

Courses use technical single track and shared use trails with rocky and moss covered surfaces, steep climbs, and fast descents. Scenery includes vistas, hemlock and oak forests, trout streams, and small cascading waterfalls. The half marathon includes extended sections such as the Eiger Trail and a steep Wolf Path climb, plus descents on the Log Slide Trail and Middle Hill Trail.

Aid stations are described as fully stocked. Awards are given to the first male and female overall finishers. Pre-registered participants receive event swag and a post-race celebration will include food.

The Tiadaghton Trail was reopened as a community project and is roughly a 25 mile loop offering varied terrain. All race proceeds benefit a memorial scholarship fund that selects at least one graduating senior from Jersey Shore Area High School each year. Registration closes October 31 at 11:59 PM ET. The event policy states no refunds, no deferrals, no bib transfers, no bandits, and no same day registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.