Lost Turkey Trail Races
About this race
Welcome to Central Pennsylvania’s ridges and valleys! You will experience the best terrain and trails PA has to offer, from gnarly single track to flat and fast double track, heart breaking climbs and quad-busting descents.
The Lost Turkey Trail runs as a point-to-point trail, traversing the southern portion of the Allegheny Front and culminating at the top of Blue Knob.
Distance options include a physically and mentally grueling 50k point-to-point (transportation can be added on), half-marathon loop and new for 2025 a Little Turkey 10k(ish) option.
Please note cutoff times for all events:
Lost Children Aid Station 2:30pm
Hairpin Aid Station 4:30pm
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COURSE RECORDS:
Half-Marathon:
Sarah Mihm - 2020 - 2:20:24
Lee Strappello - 2019 - 1:53:15
50k:
Maura Tyrrell - 2021 - 5:21:21
Jeff Savage - 2021 - 4:48:08
26.2 (2015-2017):
Andrew Ulrey - 2015 - 4:12:44
Megan DiGregorio 2015 - 4:51:12
50M (2016-2021):
Justin Findley - 2021 - 9:23:08
Kathleen Cusick - 2020 - 10:11:37
100k (2022):
Mitch Ables - 13:52:13
Katherine Felton - 18:51.04
RunHikePlay, Inc is a not-for-profit organization and is strictly run by volunteers. All net proceeds from our events are distributed to various non-profit organizations including Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Park and Bedford County Amateur Radio Society (BCARS).
We are Trail Sisters Approved! We provide women the race day they deserve.
The Commitment:
Equal Podium Spots
Equal Prize Money & Awards
Women’s specific swag & apparel.
Menstrual products at aid stations.
Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.
Ready to test your limits? The Lost Turkey Trail Races brings a highly anticipated Ultra, Half-Marathon, 3.2K to Imler on August 27, 2022. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Pick your distance
Trail running
100k
This is an out-and-back event starting at Chappell's Field in Blue Knob Start Park, taking trails to go to the Lost Turkey Trail to head to the Windber trailhead, then heading back up the Lost Turkey Trail to Blue Knob and back to Chappell's Field to finish.
50k
This is a point-to-point race with the start line at the Lost Turkey Trail in Windber, following the Lost Turkey Trail to Blue Knob, and finishing at Chappell's Field in Blue Knob State Park.
Half-Marathon
The half-marathon is a 13.1 mile loop starting at Chappell's Field and hooking onto the Lost Turkey Trail with a grueling climb to the trailhead in Winber, before making your way back to the finish at Chappell's Field
Running
Little Flockers 2mi Trail Trot
New this year! Ages 2-17 can dip their toes into trail running with this family friendly 2(ish) mile loop on the Chappell Field Trail at Blue Knob State Park. One grown-up may run with each registered child. Participants will receive a finisher medal and shirt. Race will be timed but is not competitive. Start and finish area is at Chappell’s Field in Blue Knob State Park. Packet pickup will be available at 3:30pm.
About Imler
Lost Turkey Trail Races takes place in Imler, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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