The Slate Run Trail Race will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM, starting at 153 Yoder Lane in Slate Run, PA. The event offers a 25 km trail race and a half marathon distance through the remote and rugged mountains of Tiadaghton State Forest, including sections of the Algerine Wild Area and the Red Run portions of the Black Forest Trail. The course features technical single track, streams, and scenic vistas.
| Distance | Start Time | Course Split | Cut‑Off at Mile 9 (Manor Fork) | Half Course Cut‑Off (Manor Camp Intersection) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km -- | 9:00 AM -- | First 9 miles shared with half marathon; then trail up streambed and Old Supply Trail -- | 12:00 noon -- | — -- | Runners missing the 12:00 noon cut‑off at mile 9 are redirected to half course -- |
| Half Marathon -- | 9:00 AM -- | First 9 miles shared with 25K; then follows road to last aid station and finish -- | 12:00 noon (same mile 9 location) -- | 1:00 PM -- | Half runners not through Manor Camp intersection by 1:00 PM will be pulled from course -- |
All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. There are no refunds, no deferrals, no switches, and no bandits for this event. Registration is open to the first 250 runners/hikers or until May 20, 2026, whichever occurs first. Hikers must reach the mile 9 intersection at the Manor Fork cabins by 12:00 noon; anyone after that point will be directed onto the half course. No exceptions will be made to this cut‑off.
The course runs through Tiadaghton State Forest, featuring technical single track, stream crossings, and views. The event is organized by PA Trail Dogs. Registration opens December 16 at 8:00 PM via UltraSignup.
The Slate Run Trail Race in Slate Run, PA offers a 25 km and a half marathon through the rugged Black Forest Trail sections of Tiadaghton State Forest, with technical single track, stream crossings, vistas, and strict cut‑offs at mile 9 and the Manor Camp intersection.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
09:00
$80.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 21K
Type — Running
09:00
$80.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in McHenry Township.
Learn more about the host city, McHenry Township.
McHenry Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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