Sat, May 22, 2027

Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race

Hughesville, PA

Registration open11th annual

5K25K

About the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race

The courses run on cross-country mountain trails through the Outdoor Center's property, so expect rocks, roots, and mud underfoot. Both distance options share this terrain, and the difficulty shifts as the trail does. It is a working outdoor recreation property, not a park groomed for racing, which gives the whole thing a rougher, more natural feel.

Check-in opens race morning before the start. Aid stations are out on the longer course, and refreshments are at the finish for everyone. Overnight lodging is available at the property if you want to arrive the evening before, but reservations need to be made in advance by calling or emailing the Outdoor Center directly.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

9finishers

23:36winner

43:40median

46:14cutoff

Top 3: Paul Loomis (23:36) · Angelo Casas (27:20) · Jason Bort (34:22)

The Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race is in its 11th year.

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/22/2027 08:00$35

25K5/22/2027 08:00$45

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Common Questions About the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race

Will I finish last at the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 43:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race a good first 5K?

It is a small race (9 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center 11th Annual Trail Race?

The 5K winner ran 23:36 while the median finisher took 43:40. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.