The Veterans Trail Festival offers a 50km, 20-mile trail race, and a 5km run/hike, supporting veterans and active military service members through participant fundraising. The 50km and 20-mile courses feature challenging terrain for experienced trail runners, while the 5km welcomes both walkers and runners. The festival includes awards for top finishers, inspiring stories from local veterans, and post-race festivities that celebrate community, resilience, and shared purpose.
Races
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K Run/Hike is a beginner-friendly race that blends gentle trails with a fun, inclusive atmosphere. Participants can run or walk while enjoying a community-focused event that highlights personal achievement over competition.
The Veterans Trail Festival 20-Mile offers a strenuous trail experience with varied elevation and scenic woodland views. It’s designed for runners seeking a long-distance challenge without the full ultramarathon commitment.
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K challenges ultra-distance runners with technical single-track trails, steep climbs, and multiple aid stations. Participants experience a true endurance test that emphasizes pacing, strategy, and resilience over natural terrain.
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FAQs
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K Run/Hike is a beginner-friendly race that blends gentle trails with a fun, inclusive atmosphere. Participants can run or walk while enjoying a community-focused event that highlights personal achievement over competition.
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K is 5km long.
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Veterans Trail Festival 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K Run/Hike is a beginner-friendly race that blends gentle trails with a fun, inclusive atmosphere. Participants can run or walk while enjoying a community-focused event that highlights personal achievement over competition.
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 5K take place?
The Veterans Trail Festival 5K takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
Runna classifies the Veterans Trail Festival 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
The Veterans Trail Festival 20-Mile offers a strenuous trail experience with varied elevation and scenic woodland views. It’s designed for runners seeking a long-distance challenge without the full ultramarathon commitment.
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile is 32km long.
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile elevation gain is 961 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
The Veterans Trail Festival 20-Mile offers a strenuous trail experience with varied elevation and scenic woodland views. It’s designed for runners seeking a long-distance challenge without the full ultramarathon commitment.
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile is 32km long.
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile take place?
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
The Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile elevation gain is 961 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 20 Mile?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 50K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K challenges ultra-distance runners with technical single-track trails, steep climbs, and multiple aid stations. Participants experience a true endurance test that emphasizes pacing, strategy, and resilience over natural terrain.
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K is 50km long.
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K elevation gain is 1400 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K challenges ultra-distance runners with technical single-track trails, steep climbs, and multiple aid stations. Participants experience a true endurance test that emphasizes pacing, strategy, and resilience over natural terrain.
How long is the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K is 50km long.
Where does the Veterans Trail Festival 50K take place?
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K takes place in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
The Veterans Trail Festival 50K elevation gain is 1400 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Veterans Trail Festival 50K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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