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🏃♂️ Rise Up Hero 2026
Settlers Cabin Park – Robinson, PA | Many great hotels & Inns within a mile.
Rise Up Hero 2026 uses the exact same iconic Last Trail Standing course—just started in the opposite direction. While the trails are familiar, starting them in reverse creates a completely different challenge, with climbs, descents, and technical sections hitting in new ways.
This loop-based trail race showcases the very best of Settlers Cabin Park, covering nearly every trail in the park and delivering a true test of grit, endurance, and heart.
🏁 Race Distances
🔴 50K - 9 hour cutoff (8:30am to 5:30pm)
🟠 25K (Hikers Welcome)
🔵 8 Miler (Hikers Welcome)
🟢 5K (Hikers Welcome • Trained Dogs Welcome)
🗺️ Course Overview
- Same route as Last Trail Standing — just started in the opposite direction
- All race distances start and finish at Algonquin Shelter
- Gilbert Love Shelter is 7.75 trail miles from Algonquin and serves as the aid station and turnaround point for the 25K and 50K runners. From Gilbert Love, 25K and 50K runners turn around and run the same course in reverse back to Algonquin.
- ~99% trail through woods, rocks, roots, and rolling terrain
- A familiar course that feels completely different when started in reverse
- Very well-marked trails and fully stocked aid stations
While Algonquin and Gilbert Love are only ~200 yards apart in physical location, the trails connecting them are rugged, technical, and demanding—designed to test the hero you have within. But, being so close makes it very easy and perfect for family and crew to see you at both locations.
🔁 Course Format
- 25K: One full loop — Algonquin → Gilbert Love (turnaround) → Algonquin ~2300ft of elevation gain
- 50K: Two full 15.5-mile loops ~ 4600ft of elevation gain
- 8 Miler: Runs past the Gilbert Love aid station, then turns and finishes back at Algonquin Shelter
- 5K: A true 5K loop starting and finishing at Algonquin — 5K runners will not reach Gilbert Love
🕓 Race Start Times
- 50K: 8:30 AM
- 25K: 8:45 AM
- 8 Miler: 9:00 AM
- 5K: 9:15 AM
🧃 Aid, Crew & Drop Bags
- Two major aid station locations along the course (Start/Finish at Algonquin and halfway at Gilbert Love)
- Maximum distance between aid stations is under 8 miles
- 50K Drop Bags: Located at Algonquin (Start Area)
- 50K runners will access aid multiple times across both loops
🥾 Hikers & 🐕 Dogs
- Hikers are welcome in the 25K, 8 Miler, and 5K
- Trained dogs are welcome in the 5K (must be under control and trail-friendly)
🦸 Rise Up Hero
- We all have a hero within us—and we believe it takes doing hard things to find it.
- The trails of Settlers Cabin will challenge you, push you, and reveal what you’re capable of.
Be the hero you were meant to be.
🏅 Additional Notes
- Professional race timing via Miles of Smiles timing services
- Finisher medals for all participants with overall placement awards
- Final race-day instructions will be emailed prior to the event
