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Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 7, 202650km · 5km
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Race date in 25 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Hookstown · 50km · 5km
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenFri, July 31, 2026 ~ Sat, November 7, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held at Raccoon Creek State Park, Pennsylvania.

Start times are 8:00 a.m. for the 50K and 20 miler, and 9:00 a.m. for the 5K and 1 mile.

Finishers commonly say the course was rougher than expected.

The 5K welcomes both runners and walkers, and also offers the option to make a donation.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $95

until Nov 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Nov 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:009h30m
5K5km09:004h
Other32.2km08:008h30m
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK, Hookstown, PA

Start · Google Maps

The events are 50K, 20 Miler, 5K, and 1 Mile.

The start takes place at Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown, PA, at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 5°C (41°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit station
  • Transit cardHookstown, Pennsylvania is a small rural town west of Pittsburgh with no public transit or transit card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit station

Start/finish is the Recreation Hall at Raccoon Creek State Park, 3000 State Route 18, Hookstown, PA 15050. Rural state park in Beaver County with no fixed-route bus service. Normal for this rural PA state park trail race.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit station

Finish is same venue as start — no nearby transit.

Map

Start shuttle

None — no public transit or race shuttle; car access only.

Transit card

Hookstown, Pennsylvania is a small rural town west of Pittsburgh with no public transit or transit card system; the venue (a scout reservation) is car-access only. A rental car from Pittsburgh, about 45 minutes away, is the practical way to reach it.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

November in Hookstown averages 5°C, so cold is the main factor.

To avoid cooling down before the start, minimize time spent waiting outdoors and bring gloves, a beanie, and a neck warmer.

Public transit does not reach the venue.

A personal vehicle or rental car is the only realistic option.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare headlamp batteries.

The start is at 08:00. Registration is open until November 7, 2026.

Times are local to Hookstown. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Cleveland｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Hopkins International Airport

$246

View on Klook

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook

Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game at Rocket Arena

$31

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Cleveland｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Hopkins International Airport

$246

View on Klook

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook

Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game at Rocket Arena

$31

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Hookstown

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Hookstown after the race

Seeing Hookstown with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Hookstown.

Total cost and budget for Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Hookstown runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial

FAQ
When does Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Hookstown, PA, United States.

How much is the Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What distances does Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 offer?

5K · Ultra.

What time does Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 start?

RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK, Hookstown, PA.

When does registration for Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial 2026 open?

Registration runs from Fri, July 31, 2026 to Sat, November 7, 2026.

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