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Central PA ROCKSYLVANIA Race Series Challenges:

In 2018, the central PA trail running scene took on a brand new look, breaking away from the old Trophy Series to form the new Rocksylvania Trail Series. Now we’re back at it for 2024, amping this new series up to include 30+ different courses and a new division, teaming up to showcase some of the best trail races in the state.

The 2024 series includes 32 PA trail races broken down into five divisions based on race distance. These are the divisions:
Sandstone – 5 races, 4 miles to (easier) 10K
Slate – 8 races, more challenging 10k to 15k
Limestone – 6 races, Half Marathon
Granite – 8 races, 25k
Dolomite – 5 races, 25 miles - 50k

Scoring: Falcon Race Timing and ReVibe Gear will be scoring each runner based on their age group finish at each race throughout the year. The top finisher in each age group will earn 25 points per race. Second will earn 24. Third will earn 23 and so on. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals in each age group at the end of the season. Runners must complete at least 4 races in a particular division to earn a prize. Awards will be given out at the end of the year for the top three age group winners at the awards banquet at New Trail Brewing Company in Williamsport (TBA).

In case of a tie, the runner who has more head-to-head wins will earn the prize. If still tied after that, it will go to the runner with the most Rocksylvania races completed.

To earn Rocksylvania swag, a runner must either finish at least 8 total races in the Series OR finish in the top 3 in their age group while completing at least 4 races in that division. Good luck everyone!!!!

Below is a complete list of the 2024 Rocksylvania Trail Series races:

Sandstone Division
Night Flight 10k — April 6, Mifflinburg, PA
Chief Wetona 4-Miler — May 19, Troy, PA
Hyner 7k — August 24, North Bend, PA
Dandelion Run 10k — August 31, Mifflinburg, PA
Little Pine 5 Miler — October 19, Waterville, PA

Slate Division
Frozen Snot 8.5 Miler — Feb 3, McElhattan, PA
Fire On The Rocks 10k — March 16, McElhattan, PA
Chief Wetona 7-Miler — May 19, Troy, PA
Smiths Knob Scramble 8-Miler — June 8, Montoursville, PA
Sproul 10k — June 22, Hyner, PA
Green Monster 15k — October 13, Wellsboro, PA
The View 15k — November 3, Hyner, PA
Tiadaghton Trail Challenge 10k — Nov 10, Waterville, PA

Limestone Division
Frozen Snot 13.5 Miler — Feb 3, McElhattan, PA
Greenwood Furnace Half — May 5, Huntingdon, PA
Slate Run Half — June 1, Slate Run, PA
Hyner Half — August 24, North Bend, PA
Dam Half — September 15, Mifflinburg, PA
Tiadaghton Trail Challenge Half — Nov 10, Waterville, PA

Granite Division
Hyner 25k — April 20, Hyner, PA
Slate Run 25k — June 1, Slate Run, PA
Sharp Top 25k — June 29, Masten, PA
Cook Forest 25k — August 17, Cooksburg, PA
Boulder Beast 25k — Sept 21, Lock Haven, PA
Green Monster 25k — October 13 Wellsboro, PA
Wilds 25k — October 20, Waterville, PA
The View 25k — November 3, Hyner, PA

Dolomite Division
Hyner 50k — April 20, Hyner, PA
Sharp Top 50k — June 29, Masten, PA
Boulder Beast 25 Miler — Sept 21, Lock Haven, PA
Green Monster 50k — October 13, Wellsboro, PA
Wilds 50k — October 20, Waterville, PA

Check the Standings:
https://falconracetiming.com/rocksylvania/

Other races by friends of the Trailblazers:

Eastern States 100 - Saturday, August , 2024 - A world class wilderness trail experience in one of the most remote sections of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Only the hardiest of runners will complete this circumnavigation of Pine Creek. The largest creek in the United States. The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The Iroquois called it Tiadaghton – the River of Pines. Or is it the Lost or Bewildered River? After 100 miles of multiple 900 – 1200 foot climbs and equally punishing descents, the second definition will seem appropriate.

Friends of the MidPenn Trailblazers:

The PA Trail Dogs Craig and company put on a LOT of races. GREAT races. With the best maintained trails around. He's been a champion of Central PA trail running forever. Thank you for all you do, buddy.

Pisgah Runners John Johnson will win a race on one day, then run with you at your pace to keep you company on the next. His wife Amey is usually out there getting awesome pics of racers and giving encouragement. They are the sweetest folks on the trails!

Allegheny Trailrunners is a running club based in South Central PA that organizes a series of trail races and group runs for all abilities, and advocate for trail development throughout the Alleghenies. The club is open to all levels of athletes who share a common love for being in the outdoors while promoting and preserving our region’s rich beauty and heritage.

Tyoga Running Club supports regional athletes while promoting lifetime fitness in both youth and adults by creating outdoor activities that encourage an appreciation for the natural environment.

Juniata Valley Striders - Home of the Greenwood Furnace Trail Half. Founded in 1980, the Juniata Valley Striders Running Club has been promoting running and fitness in Mifflin and Juniata Counties through organization of and participation in hundreds of events. We encourage running in our community by creating and organizing several fun races in the area every year and by helping out with others!

Cook Forest Trail Racing