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The RUGGED INDY 2026 2026

Date
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Start time
6:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $70 on Sep 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Rugged Indy 6 Hour Trail Race!–Nov 15, 20266:30 AM$65$70 after Sep 30, 2026–
Rugged Indy 3 Hour Trail Race!–Nov 15, 20268:00 AM$55$60 after Sep 30, 2026–
Rugged Indy 8 Mile Trail Race!OtherNov 15, 20269:00 AM$50$55 after Sep 30, 2026–
Rugged Indy 4 Mile Trail Race!OtherNov 15, 202610:00 AM$45$50 after Sep 29, 2026–
2 Mile Walk for Independence Park!–Nov 15, 202611:00 AMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Rugged Indy 6 Hour Trail Race! fee goes up to $70 on Sep 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Rugged Indy 6 Hour Trail Race!: $65 until Sep 29, then $70 until Oct 30, then $80 until Nov 15.
  • Rugged Indy 3 Hour Trail Race!: $55 until Sep 29, then $60 until Oct 30, then $70 until Nov 15.
  • Rugged Indy 8 Mile Trail Race!: $50 until Sep 29, then $55 until Oct 30, then $65 until Nov 15.
  • Rugged Indy 4 Mile Trail Race!: $45 until Sep 28, then $50 until Oct 30, then $60 until Nov 14.

Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Rugged Indy 6 Hour Trail Race! starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Independence Park [East Vincent Township], Spring City, PA 19475

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 15 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 65°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The RUGGED INDY 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Registration Information

Day of Registration & Packet Pickup opens at 6 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6 Hour Start. 8:00 a.m. 3 Hours Start. 9:00 a.m. 8 Miler Start - 4 laps. 10:00 a.m. 4 Miler Start- 2 laps. 11:00 a.m. Walk Start- 3 Hour Finishers. 12:30 a.m. 6 Hours Finishers…

Course

Course Information

Indy Trail at Independence Park is a 2 mile LOOP with 200' of elevation featuring four distinct sections with diverse representation of native flora, fauna and trail terrain… Coast through the gentle MEADOW, cruise along tight single-track…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Independence Park [East Vincent Township], Spring City, PA 19475Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 330 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt; No T-shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Other
Editions
2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 16, 2025), 2024 (Nov 17, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is The RUGGED INDY 2026?
Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
Other.
Where does it start?
Independence Park [East Vincent Township], Spring City, PA 19475.

From the organizers

Welcome to the PECO Rugged Indy trail festival!

Come out and support the local community at a family-friendly event while helping East Vincent Parks! Enjoy live music, food trucks & local vendors. We are excited grow this event and see everyone again.

Run or walk the Indy Trail, a challenging and fun nature trail in East Vincent Township’s Independence Park.