Kettle Cooker Five & Dime
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Kettle Cooker Trail Race
The fifth annual Kettle Cooker Trail Race takes place on October 3, 2027 at Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham, Pennsylvania (50 W Christine Road, Nottingham, PA 19362). The event offers three loop distances on maintained but mixed terrain trails with multiple creek crossings and undulating hills.
Distances
- 5 Miles one loop technical trail with three creek crossings
- 25K (15.5 Miles) follows the 5 mile loop then diverts after mile 1.5
- 50K (32 Miles) two loops of the 25K passing aid stations twice
All distances follow the same general course; 5 mile runners split near mile 4 to reach the finish. The 25K diverges from the main loop around mile 1.5 onto trails unique to that distance. The 50K consists of two loops of the 25K, so participants pass all aid stations twice.
The terrain can be partially technical with slick rocks and multiple creek crossings; organizers recommend trail-specific running shoes for traction and drainage because feet will get wet. Bibs must be worn on the front of the body.
There are four aid stations on course. Aid Station 1 (approx. mile 2.5) offers water and light snacks. Aid Station 2 (approx. mile 4) is an unmanned water cache. Aid Station 3 (approx. mile 7) provides water, cola, pickle shots, fruit, snacks, and a porta potty with a period box. Aid Station 4 (approx. mile 10) adds heartier items and NA beer.
Registered entrants receive timed bibs, a race shirt, on-course water and nutrition, post-race food and drinks including a complimentary beer for those 21 and older, and extras for finishers. Pre-race packet pickup is Saturday, October 2 from 11:00 to 14:00 at Lola's, 57 S. 3rd St., Oxford, PA 19363; limited race day pickup is available from 6:45 to 7:30. Registration policy: no refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
