Lost Turkey Trail Races
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 5:00AM EDT
- Location Imler, Pennsylvania
- Price $16.90 - $101.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Lost Turkey Trail Races, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the stunning Imler, Bedford region of Central Pennsylvania! This event invites runners of all levels to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Allegheny Front, featuring a variety of challenging terrains from gnarly single tracks to fast double tracks. Participants can choose from a physically demanding 50k point-to-point race, a scenic half-marathon loop, or the newly introduced Little Turkey 10k(ish) option, ensuring there's a distance for everyone to enjoy.
As runners tackle heart-pounding climbs and exhilarating descents, they will be part of a community-focused event that supports local non-profits. With a commitment to inclusivity, the Lost Turkey Trail Races proudly offers equal podium spots and prize money for both men and women, along with women-specific swag and menstrual products at aid stations. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of the great outdoors—mark your calendars for this unforgettable race day!
As runners tackle heart-pounding climbs and exhilarating descents, they will be part of a community-focused event that supports local non-profits. With a commitment to inclusivity, the Lost Turkey Trail Races proudly offers equal podium spots and prize money for both men and women, along with women-specific swag and menstrual products at aid stations. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of the great outdoors—mark your calendars for this unforgettable race day!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Central Pennsylvanias ridges and valleys! You will experience the best terrain and trails PA has to offer, from gnarly single track to flat and fast double track, heart breaking climbs and quad-busting descents.
The Lost Turkey Trail runs as a point-to-point trail, traversing the southern portion of the Allegheny Front and culminating at the top of Blue Knob.
Distance options include a physically and mentally grueling 50k point-to-point (transportation can be added on), half-marathon loop and new for 2025 a Little Turkey 10k(ish) option.
*
COURSE RECORDS:
Half-Marathon:
Sarah Mihm - 2020 - 224
Lee Strappello - 2019 - 115
50K:
Maura Tyrrell - 2021 - 521
Jeff Savage - 2021 - 408
26.2 (2015-2017):
Andrew Ulrey - 2015 - 444
Megan DiGregorio 2015 - 412
50M (2016-2021):
Justin Findley - 2021 - 908
Kathleen Cusick - 2020 - 1037
100K (2022):
Mitch Ables - 1313
Katherine Felton - 18:51.04
RunHikePlay, Inc is a not-for-profit organization and is strictly run by volunteers. All net proceeds from our events are distributed to various non-profit organizations including Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Park and Bedford County Amateur Radio Society (BCARS).
We are Trail Sisters Approved! We provide women the race day they deserve.
The Commitment:
Equal Podium Spots
Equal Prize Money & Awards
Womens specific swag & apparel.
Menstrual products at aid stations.
Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.
The Lost Turkey Trail runs as a point-to-point trail, traversing the southern portion of the Allegheny Front and culminating at the top of Blue Knob.
Distance options include a physically and mentally grueling 50k point-to-point (transportation can be added on), half-marathon loop and new for 2025 a Little Turkey 10k(ish) option.
*
COURSE RECORDS:
Half-Marathon:
Sarah Mihm - 2020 - 224
Lee Strappello - 2019 - 115
50K:
Maura Tyrrell - 2021 - 521
Jeff Savage - 2021 - 408
26.2 (2015-2017):
Andrew Ulrey - 2015 - 444
Megan DiGregorio 2015 - 412
50M (2016-2021):
Justin Findley - 2021 - 908
Kathleen Cusick - 2020 - 1037
100K (2022):
Mitch Ables - 1313
Katherine Felton - 18:51.04
RunHikePlay, Inc is a not-for-profit organization and is strictly run by volunteers. All net proceeds from our events are distributed to various non-profit organizations including Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Park and Bedford County Amateur Radio Society (BCARS).
We are Trail Sisters Approved! We provide women the race day they deserve.
The Commitment:
Equal Podium Spots
Equal Prize Money & Awards
Womens specific swag & apparel.
Menstrual products at aid stations.
Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.
Races
-
50k
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$101.70
This is a point-to-point race with the start line at the Lost Turkey Trail in Windber, following the Lost Turkey Trail to Blue Knob, and finishing at Chappell's Field in Blue Knob State Park. -
Half-Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$75.20
The half-marathon is a 13.1 mile loop starting at Chappell's Field and hooking onto the Lost Turkey Trail with a grueling climb to the trailhead in Winber, before making your way back to the finish at Chappell's Field -
10k(Ish) Little Turkey
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$64.60
The 10k(ish) starts at Chappell's Field, heads onto Chappell's Field Trail then onto the Lost Turkey Trail around the campground to climb to Herman Point. From there, follow the connector trail for the descent to the finish back at Chappell's Field -
50k Transportation From Chappells Field to Start Line in Windber
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 26th July 2025 (5:00AM EDT)
$16.90
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLost Turkey Trail Races
