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Trail Blazer 15k

Name: Trail Blazer 15k
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Meadville

Meadville, United States • 12 Jul 2026

Event Overview

The Trail Blazer is a running event in Meadville, Pennsylvania, featuring two distances: a 15k run and a 5k run/walk.

Course Details

The route uses the paved section of the Ernst Trail, with a short portion on Mercer Pike Road. The trail follows an old rail line through the French Creek valley, passing through environments like meadows, marshes, hardwood stands, and hemlock thickets. The course is described as flat and fast.

Event Information

The event takes place at Ernst Conservation Seed on 8884 Mercer Pike. Parking is available on-site. Restrooms (porta johns) are located at the start/finish area. Water is provided on the course, with water and snacks available at the finish.

Unisex event t-shirts are guaranteed for participants who pre-register before a specified date in late June 2026; after that date, shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. An awards ceremony is held immediately after the race.

Awards

Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in both the 15k and 5k events. First-place awards are also given in multiple age groups, ranging from 18 and under to 70 and up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Meadville

Race information

Registration

15 km

15k Run

5 km

5k Run/walk

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

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