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Water Gap 50k

Name: Water Gap 50k
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Milford

Milford, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Water Gap 50k and Half takes place in Milford, Pennsylvania, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The event offers 50K and 25K distances, with the McDade Trail serving as the course—a 32-mile point-to-point route through the Gap, mixing rail-trail cinder paths with rolling singletrack. The course is non-technical and accessible for first ultras and PR seekers, set against fall scenery. Special features include a finishers item, post-race food, and a commemorative T-shirt; $5 is donated back to trail maintenance. The setting highlights scenic river views and historic landscapes, fostering a supportive, adventure-filled atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Milford

Race information

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50 km

50k

25 km

25k

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

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8 mi

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