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: Starts at 10:00am

🏔️ Race Courses

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)

This course may be the most challenging 10K in PA (based on the fastest and average finish times). The 10K features challenges like Tree-odge, Devils Hairpin, Throat Punch Hill and Soul Sucker Slopes!

• Climbing: Over 1350 feet of climbing.
• First Aid Station: Located at the base of Throat Punch Hill at 3 miles.
• More Info: Link

🏃 Medium Distance Course (20K-25K)

Get ready – this race is a doozy. We took the marathon course and cutting it in half but leaving in more than half of the challenges and sufferfest.

• Course Sections: Includes Blister Blaster, Teal is Real up Deep Hollow Notch, I'll Nettle Do This Again.
• Elevation: Almost 3500 feet of climbing - or 7000 feet of elevation change.
• Time Limit: Six 1/2-hour time limit.
• Aid Stations: Three aid stations located along the route.
• More Info: Link

🌄 Ultramarathon

For mountain-goats, this course will brake the will of many as you repeatedly attempt to ascend Blue Knob Mountain, the most northern 3,000+ foot peak in the Alleghenies.

• Course Overview: Includes all the ‘greatest hits’ of both the medium course and 10k races.
• More Info: Link

📋 In Summary

• Elevation: At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.
• Distance Options: A 10K, half-marathon or 50K options, all more technical (rocky).
• Lodging: Available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, close to the start and finish.
• Post-Race Amenities: 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.