Red Barn Challenge Lykens, PA   Oct 2–3, 2026

We welcome you to The Marzella Farm – this intimate location is a charming lil place to be for a frolicking, food and fun filled 24 plus hours, even in a Hurricane as experienced in 2022 and clearly a monsoon in 2023! Our Challengers are still smiling and come back for more! This is YOUR Race, we’re just here to cheer you on, keep you safe and well fed!

This chip timed event takes place on a one mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds, fields, heckling campers and exuberant volunteers. The elevation per mile is about 70ft. The Food Aid Station is vast and you are sure to find fuel of your liking. General ultra running fair (taters, rice, broth, hydration including TAILWIND Hydration) plus lots of extras.

The Race finishes at 6pm Saturday with an award ceremony, MORE Food and a cozy sweatshirt or blanket to warm and wallow in!! Awards go to top male and female in each time bracket and other remarkable participants! CAMPING Available ALL weekend! Campsites, as well as parking, are all trackside for easy access!