Thank you to our sponsors!
2024 TAME THE TOWER
TRAIL CHALLENGE
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 @ 5:00pm. Race day registration WILL be available onsite. Cash or check only.
Racers! Pre-Reg and Day of Registrants:
PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING/SHUTTLE.
PARKING: Parking will be first come first serve at Governor Dick and the State Gamelands parking area. When those lots hit capacity, racers will be redirected to Mount Gretna (playhouse parking) and a shuttle will be provided. Please be courteous to our volunteer parking attendants. Feel free to carpool or get dropped off!
The village of Mt. Gretna is known for its silent beauty and its enchanting wonder. There is a strong tradition of artistry that can be seen all throughout the streets and paved walkways of our small town and that unique beauty carries right over onto the hiking trails that make up our beloved mountain.
Please help us celebrate this beauty by joining us for the First Annual Tame the Tower Trail Challenge.
While the mountain may challenge you, the community of trail runners and local residents will embrace you. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this race will be going right back into the park. These much-needed funds will help with trail maintenance, park safety measures, and the betterment of our education center. In past years, we have been able to install a brand-new water fountain and build a mud kitchen that is enjoyed by children of this community year-round.
COURSE: We will be running 3 different distances (5k, 10k, 10mile) that we hope will appeal to every runner, hiker and walker alike. Courses are posted below. ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL RACE DAY. Links below should be used for training purposes only!
**We encourage 10-mile participants to complete the course in under 3 hours and 20 minutes. 10k participants should shoot for a time under 2 hours. (There is not an official cut off, but the aid stations will close and the after-party will wrap up in a timely fashion.**
RACE TIMES: All distances start and end at the Governor Dick Nature Center
10 Mile: Starts at 9:00am
5k & 10k: Start at 10:00am
REGISTRATION: Race Registration and number pick up will take place at Governor Dick Park on race day from 7:30am (10 mile)/ 8:30am (10k/5k) to 10:00 am.
AWARDS: Top OVERALL male and female winners in EACH DISTANCE will earn a cash prize. The top male/female winners in each distance AND in each age group will also be recognized.
Entry information for individual participants:
5k/10k: $30/person postmarked by Nov 1, 2024 – $40/person if postmarked after Nov 1, 2024 (including day of race)
10 Mile: $40/person postmarked by Nov 1, 2024 – $50/person if postmarked after Nov 1, 2024 (including day of race)
(Above entries include a rad winter beanie if reg. by 11/01/24) We will NOT have extra beanies for late or same day sign ups.
(Nominal service fee applies, closes at 5:00pm Monday, Dec 9)
RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE.
No refunds.
NOT SURE YOU WANT TO RACE? There are many ways to help out!
RACE CONTACTS:
Race Director: Nicole Gray, ngray3@wellspan.org
Sponsorships and Registration: Jedd Erdman, governordick@hotmail.com, 717-964-3808
RESTRICTIONS: We love pets, but we can’t allow you to race with them this time.
RESULTS: Finish line and timing service by Pretzel City Sports.
Race Results posted on www.pretzelcitysports.com. Race will be professionally timed by “Pretzel City Sports” (PCS)
Ferocious 5K Course
https://www.strava.com/routes/3259196657384345398
Tenacious 10k Course
https://www.strava.com/routes/3259196200240755154
10 MILE T-REX
https://www.strava.com/routes/3259196455337147308
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