TEAM WARRIOR RUNNER
Team Warrior Runner is a collective of trail explorers from different walks of life whose passions align when fostering experiences that expand the horizons of possibility within the human mind, body, and soul. It is our belief that immersing ourselves in great challenges and banding together with those willing to support us in the midst of the battle will sharpen and enrich the “Warrior Spirit” of all involved.
Our race directors are Pennsylvania born and raised. Hailing from the North, Center, and Southern part of the state, we are proud of what our state has to offer and excited to share it with the world!
Team Warrior Runner
Warrior Trail Running and Team Warrior Runner was developed by United States Army Veteran MAJ (Ret.) Christopher Raup, the O.G. “Warrior Runner.” Chris went back to running in 2015, running his first marathon at the Marine Corps Marathon to raise money through Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of his Father.
Unafraid to undertake big things, his race education includes a number of 50K’s, the JFK 50 and Silver Rush 50, UROC 100K, Black Canyon 100K, the Leadville 100, an attempt at the Triple Crown of 200’s ending in a finish at Moab 240, and the Cocodona 250. While not always a “finisher,” he believes the reward is in the journey and works to inspire others to dare greatly.
As a ‘90 graduate of Lock Haven University, Chris is elated to kick off the first Warrior Trail Run out of Lock Haven and take runners on a journey across some of Pennsylvania’s wildest terrain.
Chris is the President and CEO of Warrior Trail Running, LLC, Registered Principle and CEO of Ascend Wealth Consulting, and a Certified Leadership & Performance and Ultra Running Coach at Warrior Coach. He and his family split time between Carlisle, PA and Silverthorne, CO.
Christopher Raup
Brian has been running for 20 years since joining the cross country team in 7th grade. He ran his first marathon in the spring of 2015 and his first 50K in 2020. He completed his first 50 miler in the spring of 2023.
In 2022, he became the Race Director for the Carlisle Downtown Mile. A runner for 20 years, Brian has found that running is the best way for him to relax and explore new areas. He loves trail running with new and old friends.
Brian will serve as a Race Director during the event, coordinating the myriad of tasks necessary to conduct a race of this length and duration. He hopes the Warrior Trail races to be an experience for runners, crew and volunteers that will help them grow and learn more about themselves, perhaps leaving as a different person than when they arrived.