4/12/2025
Forget The PR 50K and 25K Trail Race
50K
John Fabianich McClay
Finish Time: 5:40:42
Overall Place: 18th Place / 141
Division Place: 4th Place 31
25K
Lisa Keane
Finish Time: 4:08:05
Overall Place: 19th Place / 68
Division Place: 2nd Place / 12
Josh Keane
Finish Time: 4:25:28
Overall Place: 26th Place / 68
Division Place: 7th Place / 13
Lynett McClay
Finish Time: 6:10:17
Overall Place: 63rd Place / 68
Division Place: 11th Place / 12
Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:
On Saturday, the 13th, I took part in the Forget The PR 50K at Mohican, a race I thoroughly enjoy. The course was expertly marked, allowing for seamless navigation, and the aid stations offered a comprehensive range of necessary supplies. Ultimately, I secured an 18th place finish out of 141 participants, with 6 DNF and 16 DNS. The challenging course included an elevation gain of 4,560 ft, which I completed in 5 hours, 40 minutes, and 29 seconds. I offer my congratulations to all finishers and anticipate returning next year.
Race Recap By Lisa Keane:
Pick your poison 25K or 50K in beautiful Mohican State Park!
The loops are a little different so the distance can be a bit deceiving. I chose the 25K distance and ran just under 18 miles which would have been fine except I didn’t know it was happening and didn’t plan my fluids accordingly. This leaves the 50K with a shorter 2nd loop of 13 miles.
Easy directions, ample free parking a short hike across the 2 lane highway, and indoor packet pick up/ staging/ restrooms/ showers for the post race commute home.
I loved the course with all the rocks, roots, mud, hills, and even a waterfall! Lots of run time near the river plus a bonus 187 stairs up and over the dam!
Gun start / finish. The course is well marked with 3 well stocked aid stations including beer and chili at the finish.
All athletes receive a cool short sleeve tee and finisher’s medal. Overall finisher awards but no age group for this one.
I look forward to this again next year!
Race Recap By Josh Keane:
There are races that challenge you and then there are races that humble you. The Forget the PR 25k and 50k at beautiful Mohican State Park is certainly one that will challenge you and humble you if you are not prepared. Somewhere around 170-180 ft. Of elevation gain per mile! This event is very well organized with a very challenging and beautiful course. The course was well marked and the aid stations were well stocked with and all volunteers were wonderful. Hot chili and beer at the finish never hurts either! Today is where preparation meets opportunity, on Saturday my body and mind were not prepared for the opportunity. Struggling with hamstring issues about 14 miles in slowed me down and ultimately I dropped from the 50k down to the 25k. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed this course. Next year I will certainly be back to be better prepared for the opportunity and crush the 50k! I am hoping to drag some more of our Team ER peeps along with us!
Race Recap By Lynett McClay:
I have found this Mohican State Park event to be the most challenging race I have undertaken, surpassing the PR 25k and 30k. The one secret that was kept from the 15k finishers was that you had a few extra miles to complete. Indoor packet pickup was available, complete with shower stalls and bathrooms, and parking was located nearby, just a brief walk to the start and finish. The course traversed the beautiful Mohican State Park, featuring technical stretches with numerous roots, mud, and gravel roads, in addition to a considerable 187 stairs situated near the dam. The route also included the daunting Big Ass Hill, succeeded by a prolonged downhill and subsequent ascent of Big Ass Hill Brother. The scenic backdrop featured a picturesque waterfall and further stairs. Multiple aid stations were stocked with an assortment of snacks to fuel participants. The finish line was positioned atop a hill, with participants receiving a mug, t-shirt, and finisher’s medal, and 50k participants earning a belt buckle.