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Glacier Ridge Trail 50K

Draft Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

Pure singletrack along a glacial ridge through western PA's hardwood forests

Directions
DeadlineMay 07, 2026
This event took place on May 09, 2026

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May 09, 2026
Saturday 7:00am EDT start
Portersville, PA
United States
31.5 miles
Out and Back Course
4,700 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Links
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2011
Established
66
Field Size
97%
Finish Rate
4:46 M / 4:55 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

A 31.5-mile out-and-back along the blue-blazed North Country/Glacier Ridge Trail through Moraine State Park and Jennings Environmental Education Center. Almost entirely on exceptional singletrack through spring wildflowers and old-growth hardwood forest, the course follows the glacial terminal moraine ridge. The turnaround is at the Jennings Environmental Education Center aid station (~mile 16). No pacers or drop bags — a self-reliant test well-suited to runners building toward 50-mile events.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Steep Climbing
Variable Weather

Finish Awards

Finisher Award
All finishers receive an award at the time of finish. First place male and female also recognized.
Long-Sleeve Technical Shirt
All 50K registrants receive a technical long-sleeved shirt (guaranteed for registrations before April 3, 2026).

Glacier Ridge Trail 50K

Portersville, PA, United StatesMay 09, 2026

May 09, 2026
DistDistance31.5 mi
GainElevation Gain4,700 ft
LimitCutoff10 h
Steep ClimbingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineMay 07, 2026
Race DayMay 09, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
31.5 mi
Distance
Out and Back
Route
10h
Cutoff Time
4,700 ft
Total Ascent

Aid Stations & Cutoffs

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Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crews permitted at Upper 528 and Jennings aid stations only. No crew access for 20 Mile runners. Crew must remain within 100 yards of the aid station.
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

Early May conditions in western Pennsylvania can include rain, mud, and cold temperatures

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race reports from other Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon and Trail Race events

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)Glacier Ridge Trail 50 Mile
By be.short.run.ultra (Shannon Mick) • 2023
Bring on the Mud! Glacier Ridge Trail 50 RecapGlacier Ridge Trail 50 Mile
By Run Coffee Write • 2016

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Register•May 09, 2026