25K
The 25K course showcases some of the most unique and engaging terrain in Rothrock State Forest, offering a rewarding experience for runners who enjoy adventure.
Course Description
The 25K course showcases some of the most unique and engaging terrain in Rothrock State Forest, offering a rewarding experience for runners who enjoy adventure. The route includes several significant climbs and steep descents, beginning with Spruce Gap, an 800-foot ascent in under a mile. Runners will encounter a varied mix of terrain, including rocky stretches of ridge top along the iconic Mid-State Trail, rhododendron tunnels, flowing single-track, and scenic stream crossings. The Shingletown Cliffs offer a playful mix of boulders and ledges that call for focus, fortitude and steady footing. After a lively descent on Old Laurel Run Trail, runners retrace their steps back to the finish line at a refreshing pond, the perfect place to celebrate with a post-race dip.
