UltraTrax Schuylkill Trail

About the Event

A scenic trek along the trails surrounding the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. Founded in 1965, the Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 365 acres of fields, forests, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. Participants will enjoy a beautiful course filled with mature tulip poplars, several ponds, oaks, beeches, and art installations.

Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy!

Trek Day Information

UltraTrax Schuylkill Trail kicks off at 7am on September 26, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 9/5/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. A small amount of VIP parking is available onsite, but complimentary shuttles will run throughout the day to/from our offsite parking lot at 161 Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA, roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the start/finish line. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase after the race.

Event Highlights

Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Schuylkill Trail's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning landscapes and varied hiking paths.
All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!
Post-Trek Party: DJ, Food Trucks and a fun atmosphere will be awaiting your arrival after crossing the finish line. Friends and family welcome!

Mission Driven

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3.0 mm

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10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

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High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:42

nightlight Sunset

19:07

About Philadelphia

Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation. Visitors interested in U.S. history will also discover that it is a city of firsts: the first library (1731), first hospital (1751), first medical school (1765), first national capital (1774), first stock exchange (1790), first zoo (1874), and first business school (1881).