Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Tiadaghton State Forest near Waterville, PA. This is the seventh annual edition and it offers two race distances:

• Half Marathon
• 10K

Both courses begin and end at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center. Trails are described as technical, rocky, and moss covered with steep climbs and fast descents. Scenic features along the routes include vistas, hemlock and oak forest, trout streams, and small cascading waterfalls. Aid stations are provided and are fully stocked with trail fuel. Awards are given to the first male and female overall finishers, and pre-registered racers receive event swag. Bib pickup begins at 7:30 am. There is a post-race celebration with food.

The 10K follows the Old Wagon Road and portions of the Tiadaghton Trail with a steep ascent on the Gleason Trail and returns via the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The Half Marathon adds a roughly two mile loop to the highest point of Huntley Mountain, includes the Eiger Trail with a significant climb, the Log Slide Trail descent, and the steep Wolf Path before returning via Middle Hill Trail.

All proceeds benefit the Kasey Jack Kemmerer Memorial Scholarship Fund, which selects at least one graduating senior from Jersey Shore Area High School to receive a financial scholarship each year. The organizer 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.