Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon & Trail Race

Saturday, May 13, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Portersville, Pennsylvania

$80.00–$275.00 · 4 races

Ultra

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon & Trail Race on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, in the beautiful setting of Portersville, Butler. This exhilarating event offers a variety of race options to cater to all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Participants can choose from a challenging 20 Mile Trail Run or Endurance Hike, a thrilling 50K Ultramarathon, or the 50 Mile Ultramarathon for the ultimate test of endurance. For those looking to enjoy the camaraderie of friends or family, the 50 Mile 5-person Relay promises a fun and competitive atmosphere.

The race courses, designed as out-and-back routes, predominantly follow the stunning blue-blazed Glacier Ridge/North Country Trail that winds through the picturesque Moraine State Park and leads to the Jennings Environmental Education Center near Slippery Rock, PA. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or a casual trail runner, the Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon & Trail Race is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself in a vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts!

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Races

20 Mile Trail Run / Endurance Hike

Includes Short sleeve - Unisex (Suggest females order 1 size down)

Race shirts not guaranteed for registrations received after 04/10/2023. Optional packet pickup on Friday 05/12/2023 at race Start/Finish, optional pre-race talk will be held on Friday at 6-pm. A brief pre-race talk will be held before each race.

8:00 AM EDT

$80.00

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50k Ultramarathon

Includes Long sleeve - Unisex (Suggest females order 1 size down)

Race shirts not guaranteed for registrations received after 04/10/2023. Optional packet pickup on Friday 05/12/2023 at race Start/Finish, optional pre-race talk will be held on Friday at 6-pm. A brief pre-race talk will be held before each race.

7:00 AM EDT

$90.00

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50 Mile Ultramarathon

Includes ¼ zip - Unisex (Suggest females order 1 size down)

Race shirts not guaranteed for registrations received after 04/10/2023. Optional packet pickup on Friday 05/12/2023 at race Start/Finish, optional pre-race talk will be held on Friday at 6-pm. A brief pre-race talk will be held before each race.

6:00 AM EDT

$100.00

Entries closed
50 Mile 5-person Relay

Includes Short Sleeve - Unisex (Suggest females order 1 size down)

Race shirts not guaranteed for registrations received after 04/10/2023. Optional packet pickup on Friday 05/12/2023 at race Start/Finish, optional pre-race talk will be held on Friday at 6-pm. A brief pre-race talk will be held before each race. The first leg relay runner is required to be at Start/Finish on race morning at the Start/Finish, all relay members do not need to be at the race start.

6:00 AM EDT

$275.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

The GRT offers four events from which participants can choose

20 Mile Trail Run / Endurance Hike: come out and give the trails a whirl!
50K Ultramarathon
50 Mile Ultramarathon
50 Mile 5-person Relay: have some fun with family/friends/running pals/corporate associates

The race courses (including 5-person relay) are out-and-back style courses. The 20 Mile and 50K courses largely follow the blue-blazed Glacier Ridge/North Country Trail between in Moraine State Park and the Jennings Environmental Education Center near Slippery Rock, PA. The Glacier Ridge Trail is a local designation for that part of the more extensive North Country Trail system that passes through Moraine State Park.