The Pine Creek Challenge is just that, a place to challenge yourself and see how far or how fast you can run. It will be a scenic trail run along Pine Creek in northern Pennsylvania. The Pine Creek Rail Trail stretches 63 miles from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore. It is repeatedly listed as one of the finest bike rides in the Northeast. We have set up an out and back course that uses 25 miles of the upper, “Canyon”, section. This section is through the Grand Canyon of the East, the Pine Creek Gorge. The Gorge stretches for 47 miles. It is nearly a mile wide and 1,450 feet deep at its deepest point. This section of Pine Creek is listed as a National Natural Landmark. It is popular with canoeists and rafters in the spring and trout fishermen are drawn here all year long.
Upcoming Races
Out and Back
Course
5 Aid
Stations
28:00 Cutoff
1
Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
1
Surface Rating
Paved or very smooth surface
600
600
ft.
Out and Back
Course
29:00 Cutoff
1
Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
1
Surface Rating
Paved or very smooth surface
600
600
ft.
Out and Back
Course
16 Aid
Stations
30:00 Cutoff
1
Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
1
Surface Rating
Paved or very smooth surface
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