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Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge – PA’s Highest Trail Race 2027

11.09.2027Blue Knob (United States)
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3 courses · 10–50 km6.2–31.1 mi · up to 2’332 m D+up to 7’651 ft D+

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Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge – PA’s Highest Trail Race 2027 takes place on Saturday 11 September 2027 in Blue Knob (Pennsylvania, United States). Three distances to choose from: 10, 21.7 and 50 km.

Longest course: Ultramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K), 50 km with 2’332 m D+ (47 m per km: mountain terrain). Terrain: 69% trail, 18% forest track and 8% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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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…
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3 courses

  1. 10km6.2mi

    456 m D+1’496 ft D+

    164 m D-538 ft D-

    avg 5%

    The Short Course Spruce Knob (10K-ish)
    No index
    GPX

  2. 21.7km13.5mi

    1’081 m D+3’547 ft D+

    1’033 m D-3’389 ft D-

    avg 5%

    Medium Distance Course atop Blue Knob (20K to 25K)
    No index
    GPX

  3. 50km31.1mi

    2’332 m D+7’651 ft D+

    2’281 m D-7’484 ft D-

    avg 5%

    Ultramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K)
    No index
    GPX

Course analysis

50 km31.1 mi2’332 m D+7’651 ft D+

73effort kmⓘ50 km on the map · feels like 73 km31.1 mi on the map · feels like 73 km
D+
2’332 m7’651 ft
D−
2’281 m7’484 ft
Max alt.
958 m3’143 ft
Steepest
21%

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Elevation profile: Ultramarathon atop Blue Knob (50K)

484 m – 958 m1’588 ft – 3’143 ft

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