The race will offer two challenging courses: a 5 mile for the beginner trail runner and a 30K for the more experienced. This diversity will draw racers from many surrounding areas. Last years race, runners from 6 states and every section of PA signed up for this event!

The view of the Alleghenies from Stembogen Bowl

Runners will start from the Clubhouse at the Blue Knob All Seasons Resort. Racers will then conquer the ski slopes, enjoying beautiful vistas along the route. The 30K racers will then split from the 5 mile route, linking with the Lost Turkey Trail to begin their assault on the State Park side of the mountain. The 30K runners zigzag up and down the mountain accumulating over 9,700 ft. of elevation change! This race will be the most challenging in the area, putting even the most hardened trail runner to the test.

30k Racers will start at 8:30am and the 5-mile race will start at 9:30am.

Immediately after each race, there will be an awards ceremony with Rock N Knob medallions going to the first three runners for each age group and gender divided by decade (i.e. 20-29, 30-39 etc.). Overall winners will some prizes.

From the South via PA Turnpike, take I-99 North.
Follow I-99(Rt 220) North to the Claysburg/King exit. Follow business Rt 220 N to Claysburg. Turn left at the 2nd traffic light onto Ski Gap Road. Follow Ski Gap Road for 3 miles until you reach a stop sign. Veer to your left at the stop sign and go 1/4 mile. You will see a Welcome to Blue Knob sign at the bottom of the mountain make a left. Follow the road up the mountain 3 miles to the clubhouse and condos on the right. The race will begin and end in front of the Clubhouse at the resort.

From the North via I-80 or Route 22, take I-99 South.
Follow I-99(Rt 220) South to the Claysburg/King exit. Follow Business Route 220 North to Claysburg. Turn left at the 2nd traffic light onto Ski Gap Road. Follow Ski Gap Road for 3 miles until you reach a stop sign. Veer to your left at the stop sign and go 1/4 mile. You will see a Welcome to Blue Knob sign at the bottom of the mountain make a left. Follow the road up the mountain 3 miles to the clubhouse and condos on the right. The race will begin and end in front of the Clubhouse at the resort.

Address for MapQuest/Google Maps: Blue Knob Resort, 1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg PA 16625.