Step Outdoors 5K Trail Run/Walk
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Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K
The Step Outdoors TRYathlon at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, PA combines running, paddling, and biking into an introductory multi-sport event. Participants may enter as a team of two or three, or complete all three legs as a solo competitor. The event emphasizes participation and personal challenge rather than placement.
Distances and course notes
- 5 km run on park roads and trails around the lake.
- 1.75 miles paddle around temporary markers on the lake.
- 8.0 miles bike on hard top and dirt roads in and around the park.
- 5K stand-alone option follows the same course and location.
The listing shows dates for the event in 2026 and 2027. For 2027 registration is capped at 150 participants and will include in-person day-of registration; an event shirt is guaranteed for registrations completed by September 1. Check-in on the event day is available only for a limited period. Maps for the running, paddling, and biking routes are provided and the routes will remain the same as in recent years.
Since 2015 there are no competition categories and all participants who finish are recognized. The park layout makes the event spectator friendly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
