
Ives Run Trail Challenge is a trail running and running race on October 10, 2026 in Tioga, PA, with an entry fee of $18.
From the Organizer
The Annual Ives Run Trail Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 10th at the Ives Run Recreation Area! This event is a 4 mile course of varying terrain.
SCHEDULE:
Check-in will be held from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM.
There will be a pre-race meeting at 9:45 AM.
The 4-mile trail race will begin at 10:00 AM.
REGISTRATION and FEES:
Participants age 12 & under are FREE, but still must register and have a parent sign a waiver. Kids will receive a free shirt.
Registration is $18 if registered by 9/25/2026 (if registered by this date you will be guaranteed a shirt)
Registration will be $25 after 9/25/2026 and participants who register after this date will not be guaranteed a shirt.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the Overall Top Male and Female, as well as the Top 3 Male and Female in each of the following age categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Weather
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
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tioga Hammond Dam, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
ELM
Elmira Corning Regional Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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