Flat and fast scenic course located on the paved section of the Ernst Trail with a small portion on Mercer Pike Road. Ernst Trail follows an old rail line traversing the lush bottom lands of French Creek valley with varied environments of meadow and marsh, hardwood stands and hemlock thickets. Water provided on the course, water and snacks at the finish, Awards ceremony immediately following the race.
15k: 7:30 AM
5k: 7:35 AM
Top 3 male/female finishers in 15k and 5k. First place finisher in each age group: 18 and under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up.
Available at Ernst Conservation Seeds.
Porta Johns will be available at the start/finish area.
Unisex T shirts guaranteed with preregistration prior to June 30, 2025. First come first serve with registrations on and after June 30, 2025
Jul 12, 2026
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Jul 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:35
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Meadville.
Learn more about the host city, Meadville.
Meadville is a city in the Erie Region of Pennsylvania.
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