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Mt Tom Challenge
February 9 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Do you consider yourself a winter warrior and pride yourself on your skills? Take the Mt. Tom Challenge and put yourself to the test!
Be part of the fun of this annual event where participants run, climb or scramble up Mt. Tom’s 1,100 vertical feet of trail to its summit. After catching their breath and taking in views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and west nearly to Galeton, they continue a short distance along the ridge before descending Mt. Tom using a forest road.
The challenge is to complete one lap up and down the mountain regardless of weather conditions. “This can be considered an
adventure race, a run or a climb,” said Ben Stone, one of the organizers. “It is for serious runners; not beginners. There are no prizes,
no swag bag or T-shirt. This is a no-frills event. It’s a great way to get out on the trails in winter.”
Participants can start a lap any time between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Start Time: 9:00 am. The challenge is to complete at least one lap within two hours in whatever conditions are present. Not enough of a challenge? Then do as many as you can in that time! Register by 8:30am day of event.
Cost: FREE – no prizes, just a great morning out on the trails. Participants: Some type of traction device may be required based on trail conditions (screw-shoes, yak-traks, microspikes, etc, or even snowshoes!) Remember conditions will vary with elevation and some areas hold snow much longer than most. Ice can be the toughest condition and is common this time of year. The course WILL vary greatly based on weather, snow and ice conditions. It’s winter. It’s part of what makes this a challenge!!!