calendar_today 02 Oct, 2026 – 03 Oct, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $85.00 – $115.00
7th Annual! We Welcome you to The Marzella Farm - this intimate location is a charming lil place to be for a frolicking, food and fun filled 24plus hours, even in a Hurricane as experienced in 2022 and clearly a monsoon in 2023! check out the Photos on our Facebook page! Our Challengers are still smiling and come back for more! Race Info: Lap: 1 Mile Elevation: ~70ft per lap Terrain: Mostly Grass, mulch and stone This is YOUR Race, we're just here to cheer you on, keep you safe and well fed! This chip timed event takes place on a one mile, mostly grass and mulched loop around ponds, fields, heckling campers and exuberant volunteers. The elevation per mile is about 70ft. The Food Aid Station is vast and you are sure to find fuel of your liking. General ultra running fair (taters, rice, broth, hydration including TAILWIND Hydration) plus lots of extras. The Race finishes at 6pm October 3rd with an award ceremony, MORE Food and a cozy sweatshirt or a cozy Blanket to warm and wallow in!! Awards go to top male and female in each time bracket and other remarkable participants! CAMPING Available ALL weekend! Campsites, as well as parking, are all trackside for easy access! As this is an opportunity for us to support several local organizations including: Wiconisco Fire Company, Our Valley's Area athletics programs and other chosen charities, Refunds will ONLY be available at 50% until JULY 1, 2026. We thank you for your understanding. 24hr STARTS promptly at 6pm October 2nd 12hr STARTS and joins the group promptly at 6am OCTOBER 3rd 6hr STARTS and joins the groups promptly at 12pm OCTOBER 3rd ALL CHALLENGERS WILL FINISH TOGETHER AT 6pm OCTOBER 3rd
Oct 02, 2026
Distance — 24 Hours
Type — Running
18:00
$115.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 12 Hours
Type — Running
06:00
$100.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 6 Hours
Type — Running
12:00
$85.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Lykens.
Learn more about the host city, Lykens.
Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Anthracite coal mining sustained a population of 2,762 in 1900 and 2,943 in 1910. The population was 1,865 at the 2020 census.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Red Barn Challenge.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Thomas Crayton | '21 | 115.0 | |
| 🥈 | Thomas Crayton | '23 | 101.0 | |
| 🥉 | Brent Becher | '25 | 101 | |
| 4 | Matthew Ford | '24 | 102 | |
| 5 | Mike McCauley | '20 | 102 | |
| 6 | Aaron Shadle | '22 | 103 | |
| 7 | Jim Hahn | '25 | 103 | |
| 8 | Karl Feucht | '24 | 106 | |
| 9 | Thomas Crayton | '25 | 112 | |
| 10 | Thomas Crayton | '20 | 122 |
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