Icicles on the Moon 7 Miler
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About the race
Icicles On The Moon is a night trail run held at Zindel Park in McElhattan, PA that uses trails around the reservoir and the Zindel Park caretaker's house as the start area. Participants must wear a headlamp and be prepared for winter conditions because the event is held as planned regardless of weather.
Distances offered:
- 7 Miler
- 5 K
The 7 mile course begins at the Zindel house, runs up the access road to the reservoir, crosses a metal foot bridge, and follows Final Cut to Gut Check. Runners ascend Gut Check, turn left onto Outer Limits, and follow Outer Limits out to Pine Loganton Road. An aid station is located at the parking lot. The route continues down Spring Run to the Gorge Trail, includes five stream crossings, proceeds to Black Diamond, then Creekside Trail to the finish.
The 5K follows the same path as the 7 milers up to the top of Gut Check, then remains on Gut Check, crosses the bridge over McElhattan Run, connects to Gorge Trail, continues to Black Diamond and Creekside, and finishes at the same location.
The event is limited to the first 250 runners, hikers, or walkers. There are no refunds, no deferrals, and no bandits. Registration for the 2026 event opens on July 19, 2026 via Ultrasignup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
