Ultratrax Schuylkill Trail

Schuylkill Trail - UltraTrax

On September 26, 2026 the event takes place at the Schuylkill Center in northwest Philadelphia. The preserve covers 365 acres and was founded in 1965. The event is scheduled for the fall season and the listed average temperature is 69°F.

The course is a 7 mile loop with 869 ft of elevation gain and varied terrain. Routes move through dense hardwood forest, shaded singletrack, rolling hills, rocky technical sections, open meadows, ponds, and ridgeline and fire road segments. Trails are described as well marked and professionally timed, with aid stations positioned along the route and professional event photography.

Distances

• 7 miles, one full loop, optional weighted vest
• 14 miles, two full loops, optional weighted vest
• 21 miles, three full loops, optional weighted vest
• 28 miles, four full loops, optional weighted vest

All distances must be completed within a 10 hour window to be recorded as an official finish and to earn event awards. Participants receive a trail pack that includes a commemorative patch and an UltraTrax finisher shirt; Level 3 and Level 4 finishers are eligible for the Grey Wolf medal. Weight options for leveling up are 10, 20 or 35 lb, and participants must provide their own vest or pack. Parking is available at an open lot in Conshohocken with shuttle service to the event. Nearby neighborhoods mentioned include Manayunk and Conshohocken, and lodging options are noted near Valley Forge and Berwyn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.