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Red Barn Challenge

calendar_today 02 Oct, 2026 – 03 Oct, 2026

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sell $85.00 – $115.00

Red Barn Challenge

About the Event

7th Annual Red Barn Challenge 2026

7th Annual! We Welcome you to The Marzella Farm - this intimate location is a charming lil place to be for a frolicking, food and fun filled 24plus hours, even in a Hurricane as experienced in 2022 and clearly a monsoon in 2023! check out the Photos on our Facebook page! Our Challengers are still smiling and come back for more! Race Info: Lap: 1 Mile Elevation: ~70ft per lap Terrain: Mostly Grass, mulch and stone This is YOUR Race, we're just here to cheer you on, keep you safe and well fed! This chip timed event takes place on a one mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds, fields, heckling campers and exuberant volunteers. The elevation per mile is about 70ft. The Food Aid Station is vast and you are sure to find fuel of your liking. General ultra running fair (taters, rice, broth, hydration including TAILWIND Hydration) plus lots of extras. The Race finishes at 6pm October 3rd with an award ceremony, MORE Food and a cozy sweatshirt or a cozy Blanket to warm and wallow in!! Awards go to top male and female in each time bracket and other remarkable participants! CAMPING Available ALL weekend! Campsites, as well as parking, are all trackside for easy access! As this is an opportunity for us to support several local organizations including: Wiconisco Fire Company, Our Valley's Area athletics programs and other chosen charities, Refunds will ONLY be available at 50% until JULY 1, 2026. We thank you for your understanding. 24hr STARTS promptly at 6pm October 2nd 12hr STARTS and joins the group promptly at 6am OCTOBER 3rd 6hr STARTS and joins the groups promptly at 12pm OCTOBER 3rd ALL CHALLENGERS WILL FINISH TOGETHER AT 6pm OCTOBER 3rd

Races Offered

24hrs

Oct 02, 2026

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Distance — 24 Hours

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18:00

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$115.00

12hrs

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 12 Hours

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$100.00

6hrs

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hours

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12:00

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$85.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Lykens.

thermostat Temperature
8.6° / 18.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.9° / 15.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 36m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.6 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:19
nightlight Sunset
18:25

About Lykens

Learn more about the host city, Lykens.

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Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Anthracite coal mining sustained a population of 2,762 in 1900 and 2,943 in 1910. The population was 1,865 at the 2020 census.

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Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for Red Barn Challenge.

Place Name Year Time
🥇 Thomas Crayton '21 115.0
🥈 Thomas Crayton '23 101.0
🥉 Brent Becher '25 101
4 Matthew Ford '24 102
5 Mike McCauley '20 102

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