Veterans Trail Festival

The Veterans Trail Festival is a one-day trail race at Raccoon Creek State Park in western Pennsylvania, organized by Outdoor Immersion, a Pennsylvania nonprofit that runs outdoor programs for veterans and military service members. Four distances share the day, all starting and finishing at the park’s Recreation Hall. The 50K and the 20 Miler both start at 8:00 a.m. and run primarily on single-track with roots, rocks and steep climbs, supported by five aid stations and ham-radio participant tracking. The 5K is an out-and-back suitable for walkers as well as runners, starting at 9:00 a.m. with one water station at the turn. A 1 Mile, new this year, also starts at 9:00 a.m. Registration is handled by RunSignup. As of late September 2026 entry is $35 for the 1 Mile, $40 for the 5K, $75 for the 20 Miler and $95 for the 50K, plus RunSignup’s processing fee; all four rise on race day, to $45, $50, $90 and $110. Awards go to the top male and female finishers in seven age groups from 18-and-under through 70-plus. The morning includes a presentation of colors, the national anthem and stories from local veterans. The event is presented by Flick Financial, and entry fees support Outdoor Immersion’s veteran programs.