Smith’s Challenge Trail Race

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.

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:

2025 Results: Click Here

2024 Results: Click Here

2022 Results:

2021 Results:

2019 Results:

2018 Results:

2017 Results: