OWN THE NIGHT…
Release Your Warrior Spirit
The Warrior Trail Vision
Warrior Trail Running represents the trail running community in the belief that our sport is one of inclusion and mutual support. Trail running and exploring wild places creates space to find ourselves, build relationships with nature and others, and inspires others to do the same. Our intention is to develop one-of-a-kind opportunities for meaningful moments nestled within great struggle to nurture a deeper sense of devotion to self, others, and the earth.
Join the Warrior Trail Community
Opportunities for involvement within the Warrior Trail community are vast! From volunteering to crewing and pacing to putting yourself to the test by entering one of our adventure runs, there is a place for all within Warrior Trail. Opportunities for involvement within the Warrior Trail community are vast!
Proceeds support the warrior trail foundation
The Warrior Trail Foundation provides access to trail running and hiking as a form of recreational therapy and community for veterans. The goal of the foundation is to partner with Veterans through the transformative power of the wilderness experience. The mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing support and resources aimed at improving physical, mental and spiritual wellness within this community. Through outreach, education, and access to coaching and mental health resources, the foundation strives to foster a culture of understanding, resilience and support.
Team Warrior Runner, Warrior Trail Running and the Warrior Trail Foundation was developed by United States Army Veteran Christopher Raup. He is our founding “Warrior Runner.” Chris discovered the transformative power of trail running through a friend, and like many others, has learned how effective the training and racing experience is in helping him manage the effects of multiple deployments. After dreaming big and daring greatly in the 2022 Triple Crown of 200’s, Chris was inspired to create similar experiences for endurance runners on the Beast Coast. As a 1990 graduate of Lock Haven University, Chris and the Warrior Trail Team is elated to kickoff the first Warrior Trail Run out of Lock Haven and take runners on a journey across some of Pennsylvania’s wildest terrain.
A Warrior embraces adversity, sacrificing or suffering in service to others. We believe in the warrior spirit; that inner hunger to thrive and inspire others to greatness. Our passion is rooted in the wilderness, the mountains, valleys and miles of trails we explore in our training and races.
Warrior Trail is a movement to honor that spirit and harvest its energy through community relationships, inspiring and empowering others to seek challenges that seem beyond them. The strongest bonds are those built through dedication, hard work and overcoming challenges. Those relationships and experiences should be celebrated and shared.
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