37th Anniversary
Smith's Challenge Trail Run
5 Mile Trail Race
Directed by Lancaster Road Runners Club
June 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Pavilion #2 at Lancaster County Central Park
2026 marks the 37th year of this historic event in beautiful Lancaster County Central Park. Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21th at 9:00 AM. This is the OLDEST trail race in Central Pennsylvania
AWARDS:
- Awards given to overall top male / female runners in each race.
- Random prize drawings for racers will be picked after completion of the races.
REGISTRATION:
5 Mile:
- $30.00 if postmarked on or before 5/23 includes a shirt.
- $30.00 5/23 until 6/20 but no guarantee of shirt.
- Same price for race day registration.
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RunSignUpOnline signup here (preferred)
- Old Fashioned -- Download and print the application here.
- Checks payable to: LRRC, PO Box 7172, Lancaster, PA 17604.
- No refunds, Race will go on rain or shine.
RACE DAY:
- Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 AM at pavilion #2
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Free parking is available adjacent to the pavilion
- Awards Ceremony and drinks / snacks provided to registered finishers
COURSE:
The course is a 5-mile trail that runs between the County Park pool area and the Kiwanis loop. This challenging course offer several surfaces; trail, road, river bed and grass. Water stop will be at the mid point near the Covered Bridge. We will have a supported water crossing, so smile, photographers will be on site to capture the moment!
CONTACT:
Website: www.LRRCLUB.org
Race Director: Olek Kerod
Email: olek.kerod@yahoo.com
717-799-4364
PRIOR RESULTS:
2022 Results:
2021 Results:
2019 Results:
2018 Results:
2017 Results: