BULL DAM TRAIL RUN 2026

The race.

The Bull Dam Trail Run takes place September 6, 2026, in North East, Pennsylvania, offering five distance options: a 5K trail walk/run on wide gravel and grass trails, a 10K trail run combining grass, gravel, and single-track dirt, a half-marathon (13.1 miles) on two loops of the 10K course, plus a 20K option and a 1-mile event. All races start together at 7:30 AM with a rolling start window. The 5K course loops around the reservoir on unflagged trails; the 10K and half-marathon courses wind through wooded single-track and are fully flagged. Dogs and strollers are permitted only in the 5K walk/run. Race-day timing uses RF-chipped bibs read at an official start and finish line, with results posted online within minutes. Proceeds benefit local youth and Boy Scout development programs. Post-race refreshments will include waffles, sausage, and prepackaged snacks as permitted by health department guidelines.