Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon – Bear Gap, PA 2026

The Hellbender is back for 2026! This is a great course for both road or trail runners. Fast, flat, out and back along the scenic lakes and beautiful Weiser State Forest. Falcon Race Timing has teamed up with the RCVCA to help promote clean water in the state forest and surrounding Roaring Creek Watershed. Proceeds with help benefit RCVCA. Registration – 7am Half Marathon Start – 8:00am 5k Start – 8:30am Packet Pickup: Race morning starting at 7am. Race course will close at Noon. Race shirts, finisher medals and a post-race meal is included in the entry fee for all participants. Where: Route 54 Parking Area (Located on PA RT 54 between Mount Carmel and Elysburg) Weiser State Forest Roaring Creek Tract Bear Gap, PA 17824 The race can only be accessed on the Route 54 side of the park. The entrance is 3.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 54 and 61. 4.3 miles east of the intersection on Route 54 with Route 487. (Lat 40.8213, Long -76.4922). The race gets its name from the species of