Trail Blazer 15k
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.