Baker Trail Ultrachallenge
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Baker Trail UltraChallenge : August 29, 2026, Vowinckel PA
The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon held on the northern section of the Baker Trail. The course runs from the northern terminus to the Brookville Methodist Church and includes about 6,200 feet of climbing through forest, single track, and sections that share tread with the North Country Trail and Cook Forest.
The Baker Trail is a 134 mile marked hiking route. Yellow blazes mark the path, but in many places the route follows dirt or paved country roads that may have narrow shoulders. Runners are expected to watch for blazes and may need to backtrack if they go off course. The event includes aid stations at planned locations along the route. Individuals and relay teams of up to five members may enter. Finishers within the fourteen hour cutoff receive one piece of a three piece medal series; completing all three sections earns a commemorative holder for the set.
Brookville Evangelical Methodist Church serves as basecamp for the event. Activities there include participant check in, a pre race dinner, camping with porta johns, shuttle service to the start, drop bag collection, parking, the finish line, and a post race picnic. Participant check in is mandatory and is offered in two sessions: Friday evening at the church or on race morning.
Free guided training runs are offered prior to the race on July 24, July 26, and August 8 to help runners learn the course.
The event maintains equity and inclusion policies for 2026 including reserved spots by gender, transgender and nonbinary guidelines, and pregnancy and adoption deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
