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

🏔️ Race Overview

September 12, 2026: 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: Commences at 10:00am

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• Short Course (10K-ish): This course may be the most challenging 10K in PA* (*based on the fastest and average finish times.)
• Medium Distance Course (20K-25K): Get ready – this race is a doozy: retaining more than half of the challenges from the marathon course!
• Ultramarathon: For mountain-goats, this course will brake the will of many with repeated ascents of Blue Knob Mountain.
• Course Variability: Expect technical sections with notable elevations: over 1350 feet for the 10K, nearly 3500 feet for the 20K-25K, and significant elevation change for the 50K.

💧 Aid Stations

• 10K Aid Station: Located at the base of Throat Punch Hill (3 miles).
• 20K-25K Aid Stations: At Chappelle's Field (Mile 4.6), Ravens Rest (Mile 7.2), and Heavens Hairpin (Mile 11.1).
• 50K: Includes all aid stations from the 20K-25K course.
• Time Limits: The 20K-25K has a six and a half hour time limit.

🗺️ Additional Information

• Elevation: At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.
• Options: Choose between 10K, half-marathon, or 50K, with a more technical layout.
• Lodging: Available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, just feet from the start and finish.
• Post-Race: Food and beer are included with the entry fee.

📍 Start/Finish Location

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

More information can be found [here](https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Claysburg/RockNTheKnob?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).