Real People Helping People Race
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About the race
The Real People Helping People Race is a trail running event on October 10, 2026, at the Durty Dabber Pavilion in McElhattan, Lock Haven, PA. Proceeds benefit the Haven Summer Youth Program and provide partial support for the Central Mountain Cross Country team.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 10K Trail - loop with roughly 1300 feet elevation gain.
- 5K Trail - creekside route through woods and a large park loop.
- 2.5-Mile Nature Trail - untimed route on shaded forest paths.
The 10K is described as scenic and demanding, passing reservoir views and rugged terrain before returning to Durty Dabber land for a final ascent to the start/finish area. The 5K follows the Creekside Trail into McElhattan Nature Park and includes a loop around the pavilion before returning across the creek. The 2.5-mile course follows the Creekside Trail into the park and returns along forest paths; it is listed as an untimed, family-oriented nature trail.
Parking is available onsite at the Durty Dabber Pavilion. Registration details are provided by the organizer; registration closes on October 7, 2026. Runners who registered by September 26 were guaranteed a T-shirt. Food will be provided after the event, with a suggested donation for additional meal participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
