Lake to Lake 8k Trail Run & Dog Woods Walk

Lake to Lake 8k Trail Run & Dog Woods Walk

Lacawac Sanctuary is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Lake to Lake 8k Trail Run on Sunday, October 18th, on the trails of Lacawac in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania.

Event Details

• Date: October 18, 2026
• Time: Kicks off at 9:00 AM
• Location: 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA
• Website: Lake to Lake 8k Trail Run

All for a Good Cause

This autumn trail run and walk is all for a good cause and fun for the whole family. Proceeds support Lacawac's preservation and environmental education programs, scientific research, advocacy, and public awareness outreach. Support this fun trail and nature event while benefiting a special place - Lacawac:

• Exposure: Your business will be featured on advertisements and promotions leading up to the event.
• Philanthropy: Your sponsorship aligns your brand with a great cause and highlights your corporate initiative toward nature and local preservation.
• Value: Since trail runs have recently gained popularity, you will reach consumers in a new way.

Course

This outdoor course winds through 550 acres of nature trails and access roads, all on the grounds of Lacawac Sanctuary. Be advised that sections of the course are technical, rocky, and steep. No dogs or strollers are allowed on the 8K, but both are welcome on the Woods Walk.

Health and Wellness Benefits

A systematic review carried out by a team at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry has analyzed existing studies and concluded that there are benefits to mental and physical well-being from taking exercise in the natural environment. Their findings are published in the research journal Environmental Science and Technology on February 4th, 2011.

• Mood Improvement: Outdoor exercise was associated with greater decreases in tension, confusion, anger, and depression compared to indoor activity.
• Short Duration Benefits: A 2010 study found that even just five minutes of exercise in a green space can improve mood and self-esteem.

Results

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip timing provided by Scranton Running Company and live streaming Lake to Lake 8K Live Results

Awards

• 8k Trail Run: Top three overall Males and Females, plus top three male and female finishers in each age group: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Older.
• Dog Woods Walk: Non-competitive.

Parking and Directions

Lacawac Sanctuary has limited parking, please consider carpooling. Directions are available on our website www.lacawac.org. GPS coordinates: 41 22.582N - 075 17.980W

Cost and Registration

• 8k Trail Run: $25 without a shirt, $30 with a shirt before 10/1. After 10/1 price is $30 without a shirt.
• Dog Woods Walk: $20 without a shirt, $25 with a shirt before 10/1. After 10/1 price is $25 without a shirt. (Man's best friend - no registration fee)

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

7:30 AM to 8:45 AM

Race Swag

Entry forms received by or postmarked by Sunday, October 1st to be guaranteed race swag.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE