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🎉 Get ready for the muddiest, most joyful trail

🎉 Get ready for the muddiest, most joyful trail run of the year!

The 13th Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek State Park is happening on Saturday, April 12th, 2025! 🌲🏃‍♂️
From its industrial past to its natural beauty, this park is a true gem, named one of “Twenty Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks” by the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Choose your adventure: a scenic Short Course (10K) climb up Moore’s Hill and around Canoe Creek Lake, or push your limits with a challenging Long Course (half-marathon), featuring tougher hills and extra miles! Expect winding singletracks, horse trails, stream crossings, and of course—mud, glorious mud!

📅 Start Times:
Half-Marathon: 9:00 AM
10K: 9:15 AM

Don’t miss your chance to experience this epic trail event!

https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/dirty-kiln-trail-race/

#DirtyKilnTrail #TrailRunningAdventures #MudRunMadness #CanoeCreekStatePark #RunWildRunFree #alleghenytrailrunners

Tomorrow at Ultrasignup's Dirt Circus East Coast e

Tomorrow at Ultrasignup's Dirt Circus East Coast event, we’re excited to raffle off our specially curated Alleghenies Adventure Box!
📦 "What’s in the box??!!" 📦
Race registrations for Dirty Kiln and/or Rock 'N The Knob
Allegheny Trailrunners gear: glassware, mugs, travel coolers, growlers, keychains & more
A Canoe Creek cotton ball cap and a Rock N' The Knob bucket hat
Gift cards & certificates from Appalachian Running Company, Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, and Levity Brewing Company
Hollidaysburg print & an original Slinky toy from Hollidaysburg
Coozies, pins, stickers, and bottle opener magnets featuring Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Raystown Lake, 814, and PA State Parks
Sweet treats from Bedford Candies popcorn, Mallo Cups, Gardners Candies chocolates
...and more surprises!
🎁 The value? A lifetime of memories and epic adventures in the Alleghenies! Don't miss out on this amazing prize pack at Dirt Circus—see you there! 🌄
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=117775

#DirtCircus #AllegheniesAdventure #AlleghenyTrailrunners #LoveTheOutdoors #ExplorePA #DirtCircusEastCoast #OutdoorRecreation

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ROCK 'N THE KNOB! Sept 14th

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ROCK 'N THE KNOB!
Sept 14th atop Blue Knob Mountain in the Alleghenies.
Volunteering is both important and incredibly fun! These events rely heavily on the support of volunteers to ensure the safety and well-being of participants. Volunteers play various roles, from manning aid stations and providing crucial hydration and nutrition to offering encouragement and support along the course. Overall, volunteering is not only important for the smooth operation of the event but also a fantastic way to have fun, make new friends, and be part of something truly memorable.

runsignup.com/rockntheknob/volunteer

We're FOUR weekends away from tackling one of the

We're FOUR weekends away from tackling one of the gnarliest trail challenges on the East Coast! Get ready for the 13th Annual Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge—a beast of a race that will test your grit with its brutal 50K, intense half-marathon, and punishing 10K. Do you have what it takes to conquer the course that promises to "break the will of all those who dare try"? 🏔️🔥
https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/
#RockNTheKnob #TrailChallenge #50K #TrailRunning #EastCoastTrails #UnleashYourGrit #MountainMadness #RunTheKnob

At Allegheny Trailrunners, we don't give out crapp

At Allegheny Trailrunners, we don't give out crappy apparel. We believe you deserve more than just a shirt—you deserve gear you’ll actually love wearing. Our Rock 'N The Knob long sleeve heather shirts are made from a 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/poly blend with rib knit neck and cuffs, and a tapered shoulder-to-shoulder fit. Plus, they come with a tear-away label because you're an adult and you don’t need instructions for a shirt. Wear it proudly, whether you’re on the trail or in town! 🏞👕
Get yours by signing up for the Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge! www.alleghenytrailrunners.com
#TrailRunning #AlleghenyTrailrunners #QualityGear #TrailLove #RunProud

🏔️ Conquer the Allegheny Giant! 🏔️ Blue

🏔️ Conquer the Allegheny Giant! 🏔️
Blue Knob, standing tall at 3,146 feet, is the northernmost 3,000-footer in the Allegheny Mountains. Alongside its rugged companions—Herman Point and Spruce Knob—this massif dominates the landscape, offering some of the most mountainous terrain in Pennsylvania.
Ready to test your limits? The Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge 50K delivers a brutal 7,500 feet of climbing, the 10K and half-marathon has over 250 feet of climbing per mile, all three proving once and for all that PA’s mountains are not to be underestimated. 💪
Rock 'N The Knob: "Breaking the will of those who dare try."
#RockNTheKnob #TrailChallenge #BlueKnob #AlleghenyMountains #ElevationGain #TrailRunning #PAOutdoors

https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/

🏃‍♂️🔥 Missed out on that ultra you wer

🏃‍♂️🔥 Missed out on that ultra you were waitlisted for? Need some serious adversity training for an upcoming event? The Ironstone Ultra might be just what you need. And by "might," we mean it's probably "no" because this race is absolutely bonkers. 🔥🏃‍♀️

The Ironstone 100K offers a challenge that only those with a questionable mental state and the strongest physical fortitude would enjoy it. 💪🧠

Located right in the center of Pittsburgh, Ohio, Philly, New Jersey, New England, and the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah of Virginia, the course terrain rivals until you reach the Catskills and beyond. 🌄

We offer a budget-friendly registration fee and some cool swag to boot! But remember, there's always a catch... 😈

Think you're up for the challenge? Discover more at www.ironstone100K.com

#IronstoneUltra #ExtremeChallenge #Ultramarathon #AdversityTraining #TrailRunning #Ironstone100K

Picture this: an ultramarathon unlike any other, s

Picture this: an ultramarathon unlike any other, starting at 2pm. No need to worry about early bedtimes or waking up before the sun rises. You can leisurely fuel your body with delicious meals, pack your gear without rushing, take in the local sites and even tackle those pesky chores that have been lingering on your to-do list.
As the race kicks off in the afternoon, you're treated to breathtaking views of the sunset painting the sky with vibrant hues as you traverse the ridgeline. It's a spectacle you wouldn't experience in any other race. Plus, running under the stars gives you a chance to hone your nighttime running skills, perfect for that looming hundred miler on the horizon.
At Ironstone, every moment leading up to the race and during the race itself is an adventure waiting to be embraced. So sign up, soak in the anticipation, and get ready for an unforgettable journey.

Ironstone 100K is an Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance and Allegheny Trailrunners collaborative event.

www.ironstone100K.com

Coming September, at more than 15,000 feet of elev

Coming September, at more than 15,000 feet of elevation change, Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge becomes a 50K ultramarathon measured not only in distance... but also "Breaking The Will of All Those Who Dare Try."

www.alleghenytrainlrunners.com

Often, most seek to guide us away from the dangers

Often, most seek to guide us away from the dangers of the world for the world is a scary and unpredictable place. But sometimes we strive to serve a different purpose, a deeper purpose. Those occasions remind us that while we may be mortal, we cannot live in fear. So let us charge headlong down the muddy trail less traveled, knowing in our hearts that one of them may be our undoing, but not this one and not today.

The Dirty Kiln reminds us that we are capable of more than we know. Let us draw strength from our shared experiences and the support of our tribe, and continue to push ourselves beyond our limits and not let our fears hold us back.

Thank you from the Allegheny Trailrunners staff/family and volunteers to everyone who participated in the 12th running of the Dirty Kiln. You are all champions!

The Dirty Kiln will return April 12th, 2025.

Our buddy Chuck Myers from Two-Twenty Studios has

Our buddy Chuck Myers from Two-Twenty Studios has the photos from the Confluence Stream Crossing (the larger of the two at Dirty Kiln.) https://www.twotwentystudios.com/Sports/Dirty-Kiln-2024

These photos are free courtesy of Allegheny Trailrunners.

Time is running out! Make sure to register before

Time is running out! Make sure to register before the deadline on Monday night at 11:59pm. Don't let this chance slip away!
No regos after midnight Tuesday. No day of sign-ups.

Exciting Announcement! We listened to you! Allegh

Exciting Announcement!
We listened to you! Allegheny Trailrunners Inc. along with PA Conservation Society, Gesseytown Quarry and PennDot are happy to announce the completion of our newest project!
We have paved the entire Dirty Kiln course! This year, runners will enjoy 13.1 miles of sweet, runnable concrete! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this project.

SERGEANT BITEY IS EXCITED ABOUT FREE BEER AT THE D

SERGEANT BITEY IS EXCITED ABOUT FREE BEER AT THE DIRTY KILN!
Allegheny Trailrunners along with Furrer Beverage is providing free beer to finishers at the Dirty Kiln Trail Race! We applied for a special permit with DCNR so please follow these restrictions: Beer can only be consumed in a special designated area - that means no beer beyond that area. RAMP-certified servers will check ID so you might want to get your ID after you finish. And the servers/Furrer Beverage will not sell you any beer.

We will also have lunch from Dn'D Farms/Smokey Pig and coffee and smoothies from Standing Stone Coffee Company <<--- on us!

Check out some photos from 2022! https://www.fac

Check out some photos from 2022!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.517090343352799&type=3

We alternate the direction of the course every year, so this year (even) participants will go clockwise around the lake (just like in 2022). The short course (10K) has one climb while the half-marathon gives you six hills for you to conquer. Our website at alleghenytrailrunners.com has maps, elevation profiles, course descriptions, and more.

Photos by Connie Strappello

MESSAGE FROM LISA, OUR REGISTRATION CZAR: "I know

MESSAGE FROM LISA, OUR REGISTRATION CZAR:
"I know Dirty Kiln is 22 days away but I am going out on a ledge, so bear with me! Sign up today for the Dirty Kiln Trail Races! Take a calendar; go to April 13th; get a pen and cross out the date; and write, 'Dirty Kiln'. Make the commitment and plan to have a great day!
Also, we will be closing registration several days before the race so don't miss out signing up. Lastly, it will help us order swag, get enough meals set up, have the correct amount of volunteers assigned and more -- so you can have an awesome race experience!

Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hollidaysburg/DirtyKiln

Congratulations are in order for members of our Al

Congratulations are in order for members of our Allegheny Trailrunners community! Hip, hip, hooray for Jami, Jamie, and Luke who participated in this weekend's Rabid Raccoon event near Beaver Falls in Western PA!
Jami Hall accomplished her first 100k, securing an outstanding 4th place finish among female runners! Notably, Jami has contributed her medical expertise to events like Dirty Kiln, Ironstone, and Rock 'N The Knob, and has previously served on our board of directors.
Jamie Harcar, once uncertain about completing our Rock 'N The Knob race, boldly tackled the Rabid Raccoon 100-mile race and emerged as the third top female finisher! Jamie has been an aid station captain Dirty Kiln in the past and will continue to do so this year.
Luke El Christopher Ebling took on the Trash Panda challenge, completing a 5K on Friday, a half-marathon on Saturday morning, and another half-marathon at midnight on Sunday. Luke has been an aid station captain at AS Throat Punch during Rock 'N The Knob events and has also served as an aid captain at Ironstone's Indian Steps.

Why the sad face? ....Cause we still need voluntee

Why the sad face? ....Cause we still need volunteers to help run a smooth race event for ATR's Dirty Kiln races on April 13th!!! So if you're not running please help or if you are running and you are brining family or friends to watch how muddy you'll get, have them spend a little time giving back to the trail community by volunteering! Please! Turn my frown upside down. :) https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Hollidaysburg/DirtyKiln

It's SWAG (aka Stuff We All Get!) This year's swa

It's SWAG (aka Stuff We All Get!)

This year's swag basket includes a Totes Umbrella, waterproof flashlight and a holographic Dirty Kiln sticker. Also, the top three overall finishers by gender for each race (12 awards in all) will get a special handmade mug.

It's time for another trip in the wayback machine!

It's time for another trip in the wayback machine! The year was 2021. Man lands on Australia! Adam Driver invents the Philips screwdriver! And Allegheny Trailrunners, a secret team of renegades and Jeff Goldblum again saves the Earth from alien attack!
Sign up for the 2024 Dirty Kiln Trail Race on April 13th at Canoe Creek State Park! https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/dirty-kiln-trail-race/

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