Run Info

Welcome to the Warrior Trail Adventure Run

Experience the very best of Pennsylvania’s trail running—cool temps, stunning ridgelines, and vibrant fall foliage lighting up the forest floor. Whether you're in it for the challenge, the cause, or the adventure, this is your chance to create a one-of-a-kind experience on some of the most rugged and beautiful trails in the East.

Why We Run

This DIY endurance adventure is more than just a run—it's a fundraiser for the Warrior Trail Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans through trail running, coaching, and community.

The $22 registration fee symbolizes the 22 veterans we lose every day to suicide. Your participation raises awareness and contributes directly to programs that change—and save—veteran lives. We aim to rewrite that story, one veteran at a time.

The Courses

Course Map on Caltopo
Please note that with the Start and Finish are subject to change based on permit and land use conflicts
It is our goal to maintain the distances as much as possible and reduce or eliminate any hard surface road use where possible. If you are capable in using your navigation tool, this course is not overly difficult to follow. There are a few (very few!) locations where we don’t want you to miss a turn where you likely will find a sign, but don’t expect it anywhere else. All trails are well established and have blazes painted on the trees along the route. We will provide a class where you can learn how this is done on the PA Trail systems. In almost every instance, you can see the next blaze from the current one. This is why we do not mark our course.

Dark Sky 220 - Tuesday, 11/11/25 start at 8:00pm +/- 2 hours

  • Distance: 220 miles

  • Elevation Gain: 40,000+ ft

  • Cutoff: 120 hours

  • Terrain: Over 90% single-track on some of PA’s most iconic trails including the Donut Hole Trail, Black Forest Trail, Susquehannock Trail, and Mid-State Trail. Runnable, but relentless. No intermediate cutoffs.

Cherry Springs 110 - Friday, 11/14/25 start at 8:00am

  • Distance: 110 miles

  • Elevation Gain: Nearly 20,000 ft

  • Start: Lyman Run State Park

  • Cutoff: 60 hours

  • Course: Uses the second half of the DS220 route—tough, scenic, and perfectly suited for your first 100+ miler or a back-to-back challenge.

Choose Your Style (Following FKT Guidelines)

Supported:

  • Bring your crew, pacers, and enjoy crew access at designated points (typically <10 miles apart).

  • Pacers can mule gear.

  • Sleep in a car, leave and re-enter the trail at the same spot—this is your adventure.

  • Note: Crews must stay within permitted zones to minimize environmental impact.

Self-Supported:

  • No crew. Cache your own supplies within 24 hours of your start.

  • You may buy supplies (e.g. from local businesses), but may not receive planned support from others.

  • All caches must be picked up within 24 hours of the final cutoff. Cache locations must be shared with the Race Director for safety.

  • Drop bags will not be handled by organizers.

Unsupported:

  • Go fully solo. Carry everything from the start except water (available via natural sources).

  • Requires serious planning, strength, and commitment.

Team Option:

  • Tackle the challenge with friends—Supported, Self-Supported, or Unsupported.

  • Teams must start, travel, and finish together.

Style changes are allowed up to the official start time.

Required Gear (Mandatory for All Participants):

  • Waterproof jacket with hood

  • Insulated jacket/layer

  • Gloves (not just sun gloves)

  • Hat or buff

  • Pants or tights

  • 500 extra calories

  • Headlamp + spare batteries

  • Navigation device or phone

  • Backup battery + charging cords

  • Garmin InReach (with active basic service, rental info available)

  • Emergency Bivy or Blanket

  • Exit plan (always know your fastest bailout route)

What You Get

  • Custom race swag + special rewards for top fundraisers

  • Finisher buckles (even for unofficial completions—do the miles, earn the buckle)

  • Personal fundraising page linked to the Warrior Trail Foundation (501c3)

  • GPS live-tracking of all participants

  • Online planning sessions: training, nutrition, navigation, gear & more

  • Access to elite trail running coaches

  • Brand discounts from sponsors and coach partners

  • Opportunities to earn free race entries and prize trips through fundraising

Registration & Fundraising

  • $22 per person (regardless of style or distance)

  • Suggested fundraising minimum: $300 per participant

  • Mandatory Garmin InReach device with active service (rental info available)

  • 100% of proceeds benefit the Warrior Trail Foundation (IRS-approved 501(c)(3))

All participants must register, complete the required info, and sign the waiver.