UltraTrax Schuylkill Trail
About this race
A scenic trek along the trails surrounding the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. Founded in 1965, the Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 365 acres of fields, forests, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. Participants will enjoy a beautiful course filled with mature tulip poplars, several ponds, oaks, beeches, and art installations.
Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked.
Trek Day Information
UltraTrax Schuylkill Trail kicks off at 7am on September 26, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 9/5/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. A small amount of VIP parking is available onsite, but complimentary shuttles will run throughout the day to/from our offsite parking lot at 161 Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA, roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the start/finish line. You may also be dropped off at the start line. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase after the race.
Event Highlights
Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Schuylkill Trail's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning landscapes and varied hiking paths.
All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!
Mission Driven
UltraTrax is committed to making a positive impact beyond its events. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
Pick your distance
Running
Level 1: 7-Mile Course
Level 2: 14-Mile Course
Level 3: 21-Mile Course
Level 4: 28-Mile Course
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on September 25, 2027 — 12h 02m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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