Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge – PA’s Highest Trail Race

🏞️ Event Overview

September 13, 2025: ALLEGHENY TRAILRUNNERS INC. IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 14TH ANNUAL ROCK ’N THE KNOB – PA’S HIGHEST RACE. BREAKING THE WILL OF ALL WHO DARE TRY…

🕖 Race Schedule

• Ultramarathon Course: Begins at 6:00am
• Medium Distance Course: Starts at 9:00am
• Short Course: Begins at 10:00am

🏃‍♂️ Course Options

The race will offer three courses: a Short Course (10K-ish), a Medium Distance Course (20K-25K) and a challenging Ultramarathon Course (50K) for the more experienced.

🌲 Short Course (10K-ish)

• Course Difficulty: This course may be the most challenging 10K in PA* (*based on the fastest and average finish times.)
• Key Features: Challenges like Tree-odge, Devils Hairpin, Throat Punch Hill and Soul Sucker Slopes!
• Elevation: Over 1350 feet of climbing with one aid station at 3 miles.
• More Info: Course Details

🌄 Medium Distance Course (20K-25K)

• Course Description: A half-marathon course but leaving in more than half of the challenges and sufferfest.
• Challenging Sections: Features Blister Blaster, Teal is Real up Deep Hollow Notch, I’ll Nettle Do This Again and I Need a Sherpa!
• Elevation Gain: Almost 3500 feet of climbing - or 7000 feet of elevation change.
• More Info: Course Details

🗻 Ultramarathon

• Course Specifications: For mountain-goats, this course will brake the will of many as you repeatedly attempt to ascend Blue Knob Mountain.
• Distance: The 50K is our infamous mountain marathon “boosted” to an ultramarathon.
• Course Features: Includes all the ‘greatest hits’ of both the medium course and 10K races.
• More Info: Course Details

📋 In Summary

• Altitude: At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.
• Race Options: A 10K, half-marathon or 50K options. Both are more technical (rocky).
• Accommodation: Lodging is available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort.
• Extras: Our famous swag package and post-race food and beer is included with the entry fee.

📍 Start/Finish Address

1424 Overland Pass Claysburg, Pennsylvania 16625. Bib pickup begins 7am in the pavilion beside the Blue Knob Clubhouse Restaurant and Conference Center.