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Coming September, at more than 15,000 feet of elev

Coming September, at more than 15,000 feet of elevation change, Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge becomes a 50K ultramarathon measured not only in distance... but also "Breaking The Will of All Those Who Dare Try."

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Often, most seek to guide us away from the dangers

Often, most seek to guide us away from the dangers of the world for the world is a scary and unpredictable place. But sometimes we strive to serve a different purpose, a deeper purpose. Those occasions remind us that while we may be mortal, we cannot live in fear. So let us charge headlong down the muddy trail less traveled, knowing in our hearts that one of them may be our undoing, but not this one and not today.

The Dirty Kiln reminds us that we are capable of more than we know. Let us draw strength from our shared experiences and the support of our tribe, and continue to push ourselves beyond our limits and not let our fears hold us back.

Thank you from the Allegheny Trailrunners staff/family and volunteers to everyone who participated in the 12th running of the Dirty Kiln. You are all champions!

The Dirty Kiln will return April 12th, 2025.

Our buddy Chuck Myers from Two-Twenty Studios has

Our buddy Chuck Myers from Two-Twenty Studios has the photos from the Confluence Stream Crossing (the larger of the two at Dirty Kiln.) https://www.twotwentystudios.com/Sports/Dirty-Kiln-2024

These photos are free courtesy of Allegheny Trailrunners.

Time is running out! Make sure to register before

Time is running out! Make sure to register before the deadline on Monday night at 11:59pm. Don't let this chance slip away!
No regos after midnight Tuesday. No day of sign-ups.

Exciting Announcement! We listened to you! Allegh

Exciting Announcement!
We listened to you! Allegheny Trailrunners Inc. along with PA Conservation Society, Gesseytown Quarry and PennDot are happy to announce the completion of our newest project!
We have paved the entire Dirty Kiln course! This year, runners will enjoy 13.1 miles of sweet, runnable concrete! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this project.

SERGEANT BITEY IS EXCITED ABOUT FREE BEER AT THE D

SERGEANT BITEY IS EXCITED ABOUT FREE BEER AT THE DIRTY KILN!
Allegheny Trailrunners along with Furrer Beverage is providing free beer to finishers at the Dirty Kiln Trail Race! We applied for a special permit with DCNR so please follow these restrictions: Beer can only be consumed in a special designated area - that means no beer beyond that area. RAMP-certified servers will check ID so you might want to get your ID after you finish. And the servers/Furrer Beverage will not sell you any beer.

We will also have lunch from Dn'D Farms/Smokey Pig and coffee and smoothies from Standing Stone Coffee Company <<--- on us!

Check out some photos from 2022! https://www.fac

Check out some photos from 2022!

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We alternate the direction of the course every year, so this year (even) participants will go clockwise around the lake (just like in 2022). The short course (10K) has one climb while the half-marathon gives you six hills for you to conquer. Our website at alleghenytrailrunners.com has maps, elevation profiles, course descriptions, and more.

Photos by Connie Strappello

MESSAGE FROM LISA, OUR REGISTRATION CZAR: "I know

MESSAGE FROM LISA, OUR REGISTRATION CZAR:
"I know Dirty Kiln is 22 days away but I am going out on a ledge, so bear with me! Sign up today for the Dirty Kiln Trail Races! Take a calendar; go to April 13th; get a pen and cross out the date; and write, 'Dirty Kiln'. Make the commitment and plan to have a great day!
Also, we will be closing registration several days before the race so don't miss out signing up. Lastly, it will help us order swag, get enough meals set up, have the correct amount of volunteers assigned and more -- so you can have an awesome race experience!

Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hollidaysburg/DirtyKiln

Congratulations are in order for members of our Al

Congratulations are in order for members of our Allegheny Trailrunners community! Hip, hip, hooray for Jami, Jamie, and Luke who participated in this weekend's Rabid Raccoon event near Beaver Falls in Western PA!
Jami Hall accomplished her first 100k, securing an outstanding 4th place finish among female runners! Notably, Jami has contributed her medical expertise to events like Dirty Kiln, Ironstone, and Rock 'N The Knob, and has previously served on our board of directors.
Jamie Harcar, once uncertain about completing our Rock 'N The Knob race, boldly tackled the Rabid Raccoon 100-mile race and emerged as the third top female finisher! Jamie has been an aid station captain Dirty Kiln in the past and will continue to do so this year.
Luke El Christopher Ebling took on the Trash Panda challenge, completing a 5K on Friday, a half-marathon on Saturday morning, and another half-marathon at midnight on Sunday. Luke has been an aid station captain at AS Throat Punch during Rock 'N The Knob events and has also served as an aid captain at Ironstone's Indian Steps.

Why the sad face? ....Cause we still need voluntee

Why the sad face? ....Cause we still need volunteers to help run a smooth race event for ATR's Dirty Kiln races on April 13th!!! So if you're not running please help or if you are running and you are brining family or friends to watch how muddy you'll get, have them spend a little time giving back to the trail community by volunteering! Please! Turn my frown upside down. :) https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Hollidaysburg/DirtyKiln

It's SWAG (aka Stuff We All Get!) This year's swa

It's SWAG (aka Stuff We All Get!)

This year's swag basket includes a Totes Umbrella, waterproof flashlight and a holographic Dirty Kiln sticker. Also, the top three overall finishers by gender for each race (12 awards in all) will get a special handmade mug.

It's time for another trip in the wayback machine!

It's time for another trip in the wayback machine! The year was 2021. Man lands on Australia! Adam Driver invents the Philips screwdriver! And Allegheny Trailrunners, a secret team of renegades and Jeff Goldblum again saves the Earth from alien attack!
Sign up for the 2024 Dirty Kiln Trail Race on April 13th at Canoe Creek State Park! https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/dirty-kiln-trail-race/

Even though the challenges at Ironstone 100K may b

Even though the challenges at Ironstone 100K may be BIG! We are a low-key race - and this includes our low registration fee! We are a credit statement or checkbook-friendly $149!
In fact, we charge $7.45 a mile for the first 20-miles and then the next 40 miles is on us! What a deal! 😁😉

Dirty Kiln and Rock 'N The Knob sponsors Appalachi

Dirty Kiln and Rock 'N The Knob sponsors Appalachian Running Company has a special event! Join them Tuesday, June 27th, for an exclusive Hoka - Demo Day!

Stop at the Altoona store from 3-5 pm and talk with Hoka rep, Christina, who will guide you through the latest Hoka technology and help you find the perfect fit for your running and walking needs!

Then at 6:00 PM, we will meet at Levity Brewing Co. for a Demo Run, testing out the Hoka Clifton 9's and Bondi 8's!

We hope to see you there for a fun evening with Hoka!

If you plan on joining our run, please register at the link below 😀

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoka-demo-run-apprunco-altoona-tickets-663214962807

Measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, participants can g

Measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, participants can get up to two Ironstone stickers!
We also got Ironstone temporary tattoos! They are like stickers - but for your skin!
Also shown but not available are Ironstone ink tattoos!

Could our new marathon course be too much?!? We ar

Could our new marathon course be too much?!? We are packing in ultramarathon in total elevation and feet per mile for this gem.
https://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/

Are you a big spoon?! The Ironstone 100K. Legs of

Are you a big spoon?!

The Ironstone 100K. Legs of Iron. Resolve Like a Stone.
No pacers. Minimal Aid Stations. 2 p.m. Start.
Ironstone 100K is a savage point-to-point 100 kilometer ultramarathon on the wildest trails in the Alleghenies.
www.ironstone100k.com

Here are the cutoffs for Dirty Kiln Trail Races. L

Here are the cutoffs for Dirty Kiln Trail Races.
Long-course runners have 4 hours and 30 minutes to finish the race. We are extending the finish time by 30 minutes. We are giving you an extra thirty minutes this year because the reverse course is harder. The climbs are longer, downhills are steeper and everything now is "backloaded".

You will need to have a 19 minute; 25 second pace to finish.
Runners need to complete the first lap by 11am. Then, runners need to leave the aid station on the other side of the lake by 11:45am.
The finish time is 1:30pm.
Short course: You must be out of the aid station on the other side of the lake by 11:45am.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DIRTY KILN MASCOT! A

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DIRTY KILN MASCOT!
ALERT: PRICE INCREASE FOR THE LONG COURSE TOMORROW 11:59PM!
(Join Ratface O'Possum for some dirty fun at the Dirty Kiln on April 8th, Canoe Creek State Park. No change in pricing on the short course.)
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hollidaysburg/DirtyKiln

Announcing our Beer Sponsor for the Dirty Kiln Tra

Announcing our Beer Sponsor for the Dirty Kiln Trail Races
Furrer Beverage and Allegheny Trailrunners welcome Bald Birds Brewing Company from Jersey Shore and Audubon, PA!
Bald Birds Brewing Company is on a mission to be your next favorite brewery and they want to raise their glass to the active, outdoor community throughout the Commonwealth. That is why Bald Birds and Allegheny Trailrunners see this as a natural partnership!

This year the post-race biergarten will be overlooking the finish line so you will be able to cheer on your friends while enjoying a fine beverage.

https://baldbirdsbrewing.com/

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