RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK, Hookstown PA
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
"THAT WAS HARDER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE!" - This is the most common comment heard from finishers of the RSMC and PA 50K and 20Miler trail races! The course is a challenging and gnarly one in Raccoon Creek State Park, Pennsylvania. There is a 5k run/hike as well, and those participants can FUNDRAISE also!
We are a Veteran Community Care organization that forms enduring relationships with veterans and military service members through time and adventurous activity in God’s creation, helping them refresh resilience through new life habits, finding purpose and helping them move from isolation to community.
Your registration makes you part of the OUTDOOR IMMERSION TEAM as we support our veteran and military service members. WE ARE HOPING THAT YOU WILL TAKE ANOTHER STEP as a FUNDRAISER for the outdoor adventure, recreation and fitness programs we provide. Will you be a SUPER HERO and START A FUNDRAISER too? It's super easy. JUST CLICK - START A FUNDRAISER when you register. You will receive a link that you can copy and paste to emails and social media. SUPER SIMPLE and you will be that Super Hero that helps Outdoor Immersion help our veteran and military neighbors!
We need heroes like you who appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans, military service members and their families that have served our country and the cause of liberty around the world. We are looking for heroes who want to serve by running in the beauty of Creation or volunteering to assist us in carrying out this mission. Resilience of body, mind, and spirit are needed no matter your position in life AND WE CAN REALLY USE YOUR HELP!
Sunday, October 25. Register before the deadline to get a custom race bib with your name on it.
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows:
Packet pickup details will be forthcoming but will be at the Recreation Hall at Raccoon Creek State Park. (The address for Raccoon Creek State Park is 3000 State Route 18, Hookstown, PA 15050, which will take you to the park office. Pull onto that road and follow Cabin Road back towards the left to the Rec Hall.) Race day festivities will include a presentation of Colors, performance of the National Anthem and stories from local veterans. Post-race hospitality will be held inside and outside of the Recreation Hall.
Outdoor Immersion is a 501c3 charity, and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Donations are welcome!
Business owners! Here is an opportunity for you, your company and your employees to be the heroes who assist our veterans transitioning out of the military and back into civilian life with long term resilience. Contact us for more information at 724-272-6591, info@outdoorimmersion.org
For more details, please visit the race page: Veterans Trail Festival.
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Train for this race
Run clubs in Hookstown, PA host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.