Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25–$60
From the Organizer
Online registration will officially close at Noon on Wednesday, Sept 16.
The event will be at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, seven miles northeast of Wellsboro.
Those who want to solo can do all three legs of the TRYathlon or two or three people can form a team. The event also includes a 5K stand-alone option for runners and walkers who only want to do the 5K.
Race day registration will be available again this year starting at 8:30am on race day.
All runners and walkers, whether they are participating in the 5K only or all three legs of the Tryathlon will start at the same location and follow the same course on park roads and trails around the perimeter of Hills Creek Lake. The second leg of the Tryathlon is paddling a canoe or kayak around a 1.75-mile course identified with temporary markers on Hills Creek Lake. The event will end with bikers traveling 8 miles on a course of dirt and hardtop roads in and around the park.
For more information about the Tryathlon or 5K, or renting bikes, kayaks or canoes, or for course maps, visit www.stepoutdoors.org. Questions? Call Tim Morey at 570-724-8561 or email tmorey@pa.gov.
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
69°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wellsboro 4 Sw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wellsboro, PA
Population
3,445
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,470 ft
Nearest Airport
ELM
Elmira Corning Regional Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk?
- Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk is a running race held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on September 19, 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 Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania at Hills Creek State Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk
Sep 19, 2026