Pennsylvania · 6 Hour · 12 Hour · 24 Hour
Red Barn Challenge
Red Barn Challenge is a 6 Hour, 12 Hour and 24 Hour event held in Lykens, Pennsylvania. It was last held on October 2, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Lykens, PA
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 2, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Lykens, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Course
- ~70 ft of gain per 1-mile loop (per official course listing); total elevation gain scales with the number of laps completed.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: closed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 PM EDT
- Course profile — 6 Hour
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 12 Hour
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 24 Hour
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
About the Red Barn Challenge
The Red Barn Challenge is a chip-timed, looped endurance event at the private Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA. Runners choose a 6, 12, or 24-hour division and complete as many 1-mile loops as possible; all divisions finish together at 6pm on the final day.
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Red Barn Challenge: common questions
- When is the Red Barn Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Red Barn Challenge held?
- In Lykens, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Red Barn Challenge offer?
- 6 Hour, 12 Hour and 24 Hour.
- How many people run the Red Barn Challenge?
- About 100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Red Barn Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Red Barn Challenge?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: closed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Red Barn Challenge start?
- 6:00 PM EDT.
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