Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races

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Salt Springs Park, Montrose PA

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

🏞️ Race Overview

The rugged trail race you know and love is back for its 14th year in 2026! Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K or 50K option. All courses are technical trails through a beautiful old-growth forest with spectacular scenery.

🌲 Race Distances

5K Course: The course will feature a route that is almost entirely on trail.
10K Course: Includes a flat, fast section showcasing the beautiful Wetlands trail as you run past fields and streams. Expect your share of steep climbs, technical descents, and stunning sights.
50K Challenge: This demanding course will consist of 5 loops on the 10K course, totaling 7,000+ feet of elevation gain.
More Information: Want to read more about the 50K (or any of the races, really)? Check out this review by Inaugural Overall Winner Cole Crosby!

🌳 Event Elements

Course Diversity: All three courses offer steep climbs, fast runnable single track, and technical descents.
Post-Race Fun: Stick around after your race to enjoy food, beverages, and camaraderie. More details to come!
Timing: All races will be chip timed by Falcon Race Timing.
Shirt Order Deadline: The deadline to order a race shirt is TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026. Limited sizes may be available for purchase the day of.

💚 Race Benefits

This race is to benefit the Friends of Salt Springs Park, which is an entirely volunteer-run entity (the only State Park run by volunteers in PA!), to help maintain and conserve the beautiful trails we get to spend the day on. Consider adding a donation!

📍 50K Details

Aid Stations: There will be a fully stocked aid station at the start of each loop (approximately every 6.5 miles).
Personal Items: You will be able to leave any personal items/drop bag at the aid station area.
Course Difficulty: This is not a beginner friendly 50K, and this is not a lenient cutoff.
Final Cutoff: Runners must start their last lap no later than 4:00 pm. The 50K course cutoff is 6:30 pm sharp.

🗺️ Course Maps

10K Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2280750
5K Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2280766
50K Loops: The 50K course is 5 loops of the 10K.

💰 Refund Policy

Things happen. We get that. We have a no refund policy, but if you let us know of your plans 30 days before the race, we will defer your entry. No deferrals within 30 days of the event.