Buck Ridge Burn Trail Races

  • Date Sun 12th April 2026 - Thu 30th April 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Gardners, Pennsylvania
  • Price $43.40 - $75.20
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Buck Ridge Burn Trail Races, taking place from April 12 to April 30, 2026, in the beautiful Gardners, Cumberland. This exciting event offers two fantastic options for participants: an in-person race day and a virtual trail run.

Join us on April 12th for the in-person races, where you'll tackle one of three challenging courses through the scenic Michaux State Forest. It's the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter blues and immerse yourself in nature, leaping over logs and splashing through refreshing April creeks. If you prefer to run from your own favorite trail, our virtual event allows you to participate from anywhere! You can challenge friends and family, even if they’re miles away, by submitting your results and earning exclusive Buck Ridge Burn swag. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a vibrant community of trail enthusiastsβ€”register early for both options and make unforgettable memories this spring!

Organiser's Description

Two fun racing options for my awesome Buck Ridge Burners this year! For Covid19 Considerations, see below.

OPTION 1: IN-PERSON RACE-DAY RACES!
Our 2026 IN-PERSON events will send you out into the woods of the Michaux State Forest to test your trail grit on one of three challenging courses. What better way to shake out those winter legs than to leap over logs and splash through April creeks? Come play in the woods with us and feed your soul!

OPTION 2: RUN ANY TRAIL VIRTUAL EVENT
Dont want to or cant travel to the Michaux for the event? Want your sister in California to race with you from across the country? Find a favorite trail course by you and submit your virtual results to earn your BRB swag and be a part of our awesome BRB community!! Again, there will be a limited amount of registrations for this option, so sign up early!

Races

  • Half Marathon Trail Race

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    OPENS 18 JAN 26
    Looking for an IN_PERSON spring-time challenge? Take on the grit-testing Half Marathon! There's a little bit of everything on this course: creek crossings, mud, roots, rocks, grinding climbs, great views, grassy rolling double-track, and swift, windy single-track. The course is extremely well-marked with a generous 4 hour & 15min time limit, but the course record is HOT and hard to beat! Come have a crack at it!
  • 10K+ Trail Race

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 18 JAN 26
    Back this year! Get more than your money's worth out of this 10K+! Run a classic Michaux trail mix of double-track, snakey single-track climbs, and wild, windy descents! This is SUCH A FUN COURSE!!!
  • 5K-Ish Trail Race and Fun Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (10:15AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 18 JAN 26
    In the mood for a quick trail fix or trying out the trail scene for the first time? The 5K+ course will leave you feeling satisfied with its winding, rolling single track and refreshing April creek crossings.....
  • (RUN ANY TRAIL VIRTUAL EVENT) TRAIL Half Marathon in Your 'Hood

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    $75.20

    OPENS 18 JAN 26
  • (RUN ANY TRAIL VIRTUAL EVENT) TRAIL 10K in Your 'Hood

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    $59.30

    OPENS 18 JAN 26
  • (RUN ANY TRAIL VIRTUAL EVENT) TRAIL 5K in Your 'Hood

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & SHORT-SLEEVE Technical T-Shirt

    $43.40

    OPENS 18 JAN 26

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Location

Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Furnace Stack Pavilion, 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, 17324, PA, United States

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