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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurelton Ctr, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mifflinburg, PA
Population
3,464
as of 2023
Elevation
544 ft
Nearest Airport
IPT
Williamsport Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 120 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg, PA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race?
- Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race is a running race held in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania at Camp Mt. Luther, Mifflinburg, PA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dandelion Run - 5k / 10k Trail Race
Sep 5, 2026