Lenape Challenge
Sprint Edition

2026 Registration Now Open!

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Foul Weather Date: April 26th, 2026

Two Great Options!

Here it is… the BEST RACE of the year… and this year it’s going to be FAST!! We’re taking all of the things you LOVE about the Lenape Challenge and packing them into a more streamlined version… just like stuffing an elephant into a sports car!

We’ll start with a quad-pumpin’ 5k run along the Perkiomen and up over Spring Mountain, then take to the water for a paddle-splittin’ 4k down the creek. This is more FUN than you can shake a stick at… Don’t miss it!!

Categories

  • Team Challenge

  • 5k Run followed by a 4k Canoe Paddle - MUST be completed in teams of TWO.

  • Solo Challenge

  • 5k Run followed by a 4k Kayak Paddle - MUST be completed by your ONESY.


Registration Fees

Team Challenge

Includes Canoe Rental + T-shirt + Post Race Nosh

  • Early Bird (Through March 20th)
    $65 per person / $130 per team

  • Regular Registration (March 20th - April 10th)
    $70 per person / $140 per team

    Solo Challenge

    Includes Kayak Rental + T-shirt + Post Race Nosh

  • Early Bird (Through March 20th)
    $65 per person

  • Regular Registration (March 20th - April 10th)
    $70 per person

Awards

Team - Combined Ages

Grand Champion

First, Second, Third Place:
36-75 - Female, Male, Mixed
76-99 - Female, Male, Mixed
100+

Solo - Female & Male

Grand Champion

First Only:
< 20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+


Sponsor the Challenge

Course & Event Details

Photos and Results


Event Details!

Team Challenge:

  • The Team Challenge is a two-person team event... meaning... you must have a teammate!!

  • The on-water portion of the race will take place in canoes

  • Both team members must be 18+ years old on race day to participate

  • For the team challenge, you will be registering and paying for both team members at the same time.  For this, you will need to know your teammate's email, age and t-shirt size. Registration is complete once team registration has been completed.

Solo Challenge:

  • This option is for anyone looking to conquer the Challenge as an individual. 

  • All Solo Challengers will paddle a kayak for the on-water portion of the race

  • All Solo Challengers MUST be 18+ years old to participate

Overall Race Guidelines:

  • Again, all participants MUST be 18+ in order to participate in the Lenape Challenge!

  • Pre-registration is required. There are no "day-of" registrations. We expect the Challenge to sell out, so don't wait!

  • For the Team Challenge, only ONE person from your team has to register as you will be registering for and paying for your TEAM, not individual tickets.

  • Kayak or Canoe, paddle(s) and life jacket are provided as part of your registration. All you need is a pair of running shoes!

  • Please Note: The Foul Weather Date for the Lenape Challenge is Sunday, April 26th. Please make sure you are available for this date as well since we can't offer refunds if the event is moved to April 26th.

CANCELLATION POLICY

2026 FOUL WEATHER DATE IS SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH. NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE FOR POSTPONING TO FOUL WEATHER DATE.

2 weeks out - Full refund

1 - 2 weeks out - 50% refund

Week of event - No refund

Questions?

Email rbeltz@perkiomenwatershed.org or call our office at 610.287.9383


Thanks to our Sponsors!

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