Ultratrax Schuylkill Trail
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Schuylkill Trail - UltraTrax
Schuylkill Trail is a trail event held September 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. The Schuylkill Center occupies 365 acres and was founded in 1965; the venue includes fields, hardwood forest, ponds, and streams.
The course is a 7-mile loop with varied terrain and a listed elevation gain of 1869 ft. Routes include shaded singletrack, rolling hills, technical rocky sections, fire roads, open meadows, and short ridgeline views. The route returns to a central hub after each loop.
Distances offered
- Level 1 : One full loop (7 miles); option to add weight
- Level 2 : Two full loops (14 miles); option to add weight
- Level 3 : Three full loops (21 miles); option to add weight
- Level 4 : Four full loops (28 miles); option to add weight
The event is professionally timed and features well-marked trails, staffed aid stations, and professional photography. Participants who finish within a 10-hour window earn a patch; Level 3 and Level 4 finishers are eligible for the Grey Wolf medal. Participants bringing additional weight must supply and weigh their own vest or pack. A trail pack includes a commemorative patch and finisher shirt; additional items and Grey Wolf medals are noted for upper levels. Lodging is listed at Hotel West & Main and nearby neighborhoods include Manayunk and Conshohocken, connected by the Schuylkill River Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
