Kettle Cooker Trail Race 2026

Expect wet feet at the Kettle Cooker Trail Race, a fall trail event at Glenroy Preserve in Pennsylvania. The race features loop courses on mixed terrain, with distance options that have included 5 miles, 10 miles, 25K, and 50K. It is designed for trail runners, not road-race pacing: the route includes rolling hills, some steep climbs, wildflower fields, and creek crossings. The preserve adds history to this run. Some trails pass through areas tied to the Underground Railroad, and the course goes by a tavern that reportedly served people during the Civil War. The shorter races diverge near the finish, while the 50K uses two loops of the 25K course. Runners receive chip timing, aid stations, a race shirt, and a post-race setup with food, snacks, music, and beer.