Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg, PA
- Distance
- 5k Run · 10k Run
From the Organizer
The Dandelion Trail Run is a friendly entry-level race offering both 5K and 10K options, held to benefit Camp Mount Luther. Participants can decide on race day whether to complete a single 5K loop or tackle the 10K by running a double loop of the 5K course. There is a water stop at the 5k mark for 10k runners. Named in memory of Rev. Glenn Heasley, who had a fondness for dandelions, this run celebrates his spirit in a beautiful, natural setting.
Join us for a meaningful race and support a great cause!
Kids Fun Run! The age groups are 6 and under and 7 – 10. Special awards will be presented to every participant in the fun run.
Awards for top two male and female finisher for each distance immediately following the race. Finisher awards for all finishers.
You must be registered by midnight, August 16th to receive a tech shirt!
There will be no changing of race distance after the race starts. If you registered for the 10k and aren't sure you can finish it on race day, please inform us and change to the 5k prior to race start. 10k runners who stop after one loop will be listed as DNF.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race?
- Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race is a running event held in Mifflinburg, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Mifflinburg, PA at Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race
Sep 5, 2026