BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

🏞️ BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

Date: 2025-08-31

Location: 9762 Black Road, North East, PA 16428, Howard Eaton Reservoir (Locally known as Bulls Dam), North East, PA.

Race URL: BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

🏃‍♀️ Race Description

This is a fun and unique local trail running event with combined wide trails and single-track trails for all skill levels.

📅 Event Options

• 5k Trail Walk/Run: 1 lap on wide gravel and grass trails.
• 10k Trail Run: 1 lap on wide gravel along with dirt single track: no major water crossings.
• Half Marathon Trail Run: 2 laps (10k+ course): same as the 10k course: no major water crossings.
• Support for Local Youth: All monies raised will go to support local youth/Boy Scout development activities.

⚠️ Important Notices

• Event Cancellation: Potential cancellations may occur due to government agency restrictions or extreme inclement weather.
• Food Service: Post-race breakfast may include waffles and sausage: health department permits required.
• Safety Guidelines: We will follow Pennsylvania state guidelines and restrictions.
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments will meet safety guidelines: expect local fruits and prepackaged snacks.

⏱️ Event Timing

• Timer Availability: A timer on site will provide online results within minutes.
• Event Start: All events will start at 7:30 AM with a soft start or rolling start.
• RF Chips: Bibs are Radio Frequency chipped and read at both the start and finish.
• Finish Recording: Finish will be video recorded for backup on chip results.

🚻 Facilities

• Water Stations: Stations will be self-serve: replenishment staff will be available.
• Social Distancing: "Soft Start" to help maintain distance at water stations and porta potties.
• Official Start/Finish: There will be official start and finish lines with RF sensors.
• Porta Potties: Available for participant use along the trail.

📏 Course Details

• 5K Course: One lap around the reservoir: keep water on the correct side.
• 10K & Half Marathon Course: Fully flagged trails through the woods with guidance tape in confusing areas.
• Course Tear-Down: Begins at 11:30 AM: flags and caution tape removal required within 48 hours.
• Registration: Online registration required: limited same-day bibs available on-site (cash only).

📝 Race Agreement

By signing up for the race you understand that we will do whatever we must to have this race, onsite. If the race is canceled by things beyond our control, there will be no refunds.