Rothrock by UTMB
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Event overview
Rothrock by UTMB is an UTMB World Series trail event held in State College, Pennsylvania from 15 to 17 May 2026. The race takes place in Rothrock State Forest and is organised across multiple days in mid May.
Course and setting
The course runs through Rothrock State Forest and includes sandstone ridges, fern-covered valleys, rhododendron tunnels, cliffs, and streams. The event notes nearby Happy Valley, PA as the local town with shops, eateries, and cultural attractions. The timing in mid May is described as peak season for spring foliage and blooming mountain laurel and rhododendron.
Races
- 54.1 km : Elevation gain 1756 m+
- 26.9 km : Elevation gain 1188 m+
Sustainability
The event is linked to UTMB Cares, a programme of The IRONMAN Foundation. The source states that since 2003 the foundation and related programmes have provided over $55 million in charitable funding and that $50,000 was granted for clean-up and restoration of a trail used by other UTMB events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
