Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge – PA’s Highest Trail Race2026

12.09.2026Blue Knob (United States)

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2’332 m D+

50 kmUltramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K)longest of 3 courses

3 courses

10km
456 m D+
164 m D-
avg 5%
The Short Course Spruce Knob (10K-ish)
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21.7km
1’081 m D+
1’033 m D-
avg 5%
Medium Distance Course atop Blue Knob (20K to 25K)
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50km
2’332 m D+
2’281 m D-
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Ultramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K)
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Course analysis

50 km2’332 m D+

73effort kmⓘ50 km on the map · feels like 73 km

D+: 2’332 m
D−: 2’281 m
Max alt.: 958 m
Steepest: 21%

Segments

Elevation profile: Ultramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K)

484 m — 958 m

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The race

At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race. A 10K, half-marathon or 26-mile options. All are more technical (rocky) than our little sister, the Dirty Kiln Trail Race and is one of the toughest in the region.

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