Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge
Cooksburg, PA
Aug 15, 2026
This Cook Forest 25K Trail Challenge will send you across 13 state park trails connected into a 16-plus mile loop. We scramble up Seneca to the famous “fire tower”. Then run along the scenic Clarion River. Miles of trails meander along the cool temps of Tom’s Run. Spend the day … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Aug 15):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 87 | 81 | 77 | 66 | 76 |
| L (°F) | 59 | 57 | 63 | 59 | 55 |
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Amazing mix of challenging and fun!
This was the first year for the event, but it easily seemed like a race that has been going on for years. -Passionate RD -Great aid stations with Tailwind, Honey … MORE
This was the first year for the event, but it easily seemed like a race that has been going on for years.
-Passionate RD
-Great aid stations with Tailwind, Honey Stinger, bananas, oranges, pretzels
-Quality swag with choice of short sleeved or tank tech and a finisher hat
-Great communication
-Well marked course
-Amazing scenery mixed with challenging elevation gains
-Race is great for new trail runners and old
This race sold out months before and will certainly be a race that sells out within weeks of opening. It is easy to jump on board since the RD is quick witted and answers questions quickly AND runs his own race to partake in the fun. All he wants is that others can “share his dirt”.