The traditional Challenge. It begins in Harrison Hills Park and ends in North Park. Starts at 5:30 AM, finish time limit is 15 hours 4 minutes. Limit 600 participants, minimum unaccompanied age 12. Entry fee: $135 through June 21.
Also known as the Half Challenge, it begins near the Springdale High School and ends in North Park. Starts at 10:00 AM, finish time limit is 7 hours 57 minutes. If you ever contemplated trying the Challenge but never thought you could go the full distance, this may be for you. Limit 300 participants, minimum unaccompanied age 12. Entry fee: $135 through June 21.
This begins at Hartwood Acres Park and ends in North Park. Starts at 12:00 PM. It's intended for groups of up to 5 members, and the minimum unaccompanied age is 12. There are a few modest hills on this section of the trail. Limit 50 groups. The entry fee is for the entire group (not per person). Entry fee: $135 through June 21.
This year the race covers the southern section of the Baker Trail, starting near Godfrey, PA at 6:30 AM. Runners will follow the Baker Trail north toward Smicksburg, PA and end at a private farm. Finish time limit 14 hours. Limit 120 participants, minimum age 16. Please register via UltraSignup.com.. Entry fee: $136.62 through August 23 4:30 AM.
Relay teams of up to 5 members cover the same course within the same time as the Solo runners. Course leg distances are 13.7, 9.4, 9.2, 9.5, 8.3 miles. Limit 10 teams, minimum age 16. Please register via UltraSignup.com.. Entry fee: $243.12 through August 23 4:30 AM.