TRAIL BLAZER 15k & 5k 2026

The race.

The Trail Blazer 15K & 5K takes place on July 12, 2026, in Meadville, PA, on the paved Ernst Trail with a small section on Mercer Pike Road. The 15K starts at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 7:35 AM. Water stations are positioned along the course, with water and snacks available at the finish. Top 3 finishers in each distance receive awards, along with first-place winners in age groups spanning 18 and under through 70 and up. Unisex T-shirts are guaranteed for preregistrants before June 30, 2025, available first-come, first-served for later registrations. Parking is available at Ernst Conservation Seeds, and porta-john restrooms are at the start/finish area.