October 16, 2021

Welcome back to the 3rd edition of the Howland Preserve Trail Race! The course will be a 5 mile trail race taking part mostly in shaded woods on single track hiking/biking trails. It will begin near the preserve barn and progress up a grassy path into the trail system. The trails are mostly smooth with a few minor stonewall crossings as well as some natural drainage dips. The terrain will be relatively hilly by climbing up some 280 feet twice in the race before being rewarded with fast, flowy downhill sections. This is an excellent trail/cross country hybrid for someone interested in trail running for the first time!

This race is self supported so there will be no aid stations on course.

Awards:
-First Place Male/Female winner will receive a $100 cash prize
-2nd Place Male/Female will receive a pair of Hoka shoes.
-3rd Place Male/Female will receive a $50 gift card from Scranton Running Company
-Age Group awards for the top finisher of each gender in the following age groups will receive a special award from a local business:
-19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Pricing:
July 31-October 14th: $20
Race Day Registration: $30
Race Day Registration and bib pick up is from 6:45am-7:45am
*Please consider signing up before race day!

Proceeds:
Race proceeds will benefit the Friends of Howland Preserve Inc. and their ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the property features as well as a portion going to American Legion Post 457 in Tunkhannock!


2019 Race

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2018 Race images and video below:

Thank you to all the racers who braved some pretty terrible weather to make this event a huge success!!! 
Top Females (Updated): From Left: 4th place, Marina Wells; 1st place, Noreen Manning; 3rd place, Nicole Hunt.
There was an error in our top 3 female finishers, we apologize! Michelle Adams placed second just 3 minutes behind Noreen Manning! Great race Michelle!
Top Males, from left: 1st place, Matt Lipsey; 3rd place, Aaron Stredny; Not pictured: 2nd place, Sean Luzzi.