Sun, Sep 6, 2026

BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

North East, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

Half Marathon10K5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 5, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

The course splits depending on which distance you choose. The shorter option circles a reservoir on wide gravel and grass, keeping the water beside you the whole way around. The longer routes head into the woods on dirt single-track, marked through the trees with caution tape in the trickier sections, with no significant water crossings. The terrain feels genuinely wooded rather than groomed.

Post-race, there are waffles and sausage at the finish, along with fruit and packaged snacks. The event raises money for local youth and scouting programs, which gives the morning a purposeful feel. Dogs and strollers are welcome on the shorter course only.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10K · 2025 results

81finishers

56:22winner

1:32:29median

2:13:58cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Mischler (56:22) · Adam Rowe (57:45) · Scott Choura (1:00:12)

5K · 2025 results

57finishers

17:16winner

36:19median

1:03:13cutoff

Top 3: Emily Ferrans (17:16) · Chris Hilling (20:31) · Landon Dougan (20:34)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

51finishers

1:49:19winner

2:48:04median

3:28:11cutoff

Top 3: Koltin Hammer (1:49:19) · Dan McDaniel (1:51:15) · Luke Dillen (1:59:49)

The BULL DAM TRAIL RUN has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/6/2026 07:30$30

10K9/6/2026 07:30$30

5K9/6/2026 07:30$30

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Common Questions About the BULL DAM TRAIL RUN

Will I finish last at the BULL DAM TRAIL RUN?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:32:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:13:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the BULL DAM TRAIL RUN a good first 10K?

It is a small race (81 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the BULL DAM TRAIL RUN?

The 10K winner ran 56:22 while the median finisher took 1:32:29. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.