Toughest Trail Races in the Northeast: Marathon Division
Much of the mediasize and romance with trail running over the past decade + has circled around ultra. The press, the sponsorship dollars, where the bar is set for a sense of challenge and achievement. Though it's the marathon that occupies and endurance milestone for many. In the mix below you'll find gems such as Trapp Mountain or CatsTail with prime foliage, mountain views in
Best Trail Races in the Northeast: Flat and Fast
Some days you just want to flow, unencumbered by elevation gain, rock gardens, or root jungles. The opportunity to keep shuffling after the wheels have fallen off without kicking rock after rock and cursing into the wilds while questioning your life decisions. In the lineup below you'll find flat and fast options broken out by distance division, and, in the case of most, additional distance
Best Trail Races In the Northeast: Most Scenic
The idea of ranking events based on scenic value is a bit ridiculous. There's so much subjectivity to one's connection with and experience of place. From dense old growth forests, to exposed and technical mountain pitches, creek crossings and waterfall passings, to sweeping panoramas. So, take this with a grain of subjective salt. For those arriving directly here, check out our lineup of the Toughest
Toughest Trail Races in the Northeast: Half Marathon Division
Much of the mediasize and romance with trail running over the past decade + has circled around ultra. The press, the sponsorship dollars, where the bar is set for a sense of challenge and achievement. However, shorter distances don't require consumption of life in training and breakdown. In the lineup of Half'ish distance races below you'll find historic classics such as Pisgah, exposed mountain ridges
Toughest Trail Races in the Northeast: 10k Division
Much of the mediasize and romance with trail running over the past decade + has circled around ultra. The press, the sponsorship dollars, where the bar is set for a sense of challenge and achievement. However, shorter distances don't require consumption of life in training and breakdown. Some of the 10k's below not only offer technical terrain and elevation, but also the opportunity to find
Toughest Trail Races in the Northeast: 5k Division
Much of the mediasize and romance with trail running over the past decade + has circled around ultra. The press, the sponsorship dollars, where the bar is set for a sense of challenge and achievement. However, shorter distances don't require consumption of life in training and breakdown. Furthermore, mile for mile, the events measuring 5k or below layed out below may take the cake for
UberEndurance Sports: Naked Prussian
The Naked Prussian & German The Naked Prussian is an excellent representation of UberEndurance events. Its vibe is consistent with their slate of all-abilities-welcome Pennsylvania races. UberEndurance courses consist of flowy single-track with only mild elevation gain, and minimal technicality. This combination makes their events a really great environment for not only those just getting into trail running, but also opportunities for seasoned vets to
