Conestoga Crusher 5K & 10k Trail Race & Kids Trail Race
Release your inner beast with Every Mountain Outdoors & RunPA!!! Experience one of the best events for trail running in the area!!! Offering two great choices for runners to experience the trails and parts of the Conestoga Trail along with the beauty of Kelly's Run Nature Preserve and the Pinnacle Overlook. Plus our FREE Kids Trail Run the Conestoga "Little Crusher" gets the kids an opportunity to experience some trails and makes a fun day for the whole family!
All races start and finish at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve located at 257 Old Holtwood Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532 (Please use this address for GPS).
This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Events include:
- Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race
- Conestoga Crusher 5K Trail Race
- Conestoga "Little Crusher" - FREE Kids Trail Race for all kids 12 & under.
Events are professionally CHIP TIMED with instant race results!
Race Information
CONESTOGA CRUSHER 10K: Starting and Finishing at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, PA you will experience 1,256 feet of vert!!! Rejoice in the awe and wonder of Kelly's Run, take in the breath taking view of the mighty Susquehanna below from atop the magnificent Pinnacle Overlook!!!! Enjoy splashing in the multiple creek crossings, steep climbs and oh so sweet downhills. MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 10K Race.
CONESTOGA CRUSHER 5K: Enjoy a little bit of paradise running through Kelly's Run as you race along and across the creek in the gorge. Lots of little waterfalls and pretty flowers and just an amazing place to experience and run. This is also a GREAT race for beginner and experienced trail runners as well. MUST BE 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE in the 5K.
CONESTOGA "Little Crusher" Kids Trail Race: This event is a FREE race for all kids 12 years old and under. The course is about 1.5 miles on double and single track trails. The trails are through the woods and include roots and rocks and lots of fun. Parents, guardians or older siblings are encouraged to run along with their runners for free as well. This trail run is geared towards getting kids ages 12 and under outdoors and giving them opportunities to try the sport of trail running.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Bib pickup/ Registration: 8am-8:30am for Kids Race
- 8am-9:30am for Conestoga Crusher 5K and 10K
- Race Start Times:
- 9:00am Conestoga "Little Crusher" Kids Race
- 10:00am Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race
- 10:00am Conestoga Crusher 5K Trail Race
- Awards Ceremony to Follow after each race.
AID STATIONS: 1 at the Finish Line (For kids race 5K & 10K race), 1 Located at the Pinnacle Overlook (for 10K race only). This will be stocked with water, sports drink, sodas, runner snacks. Finish Line will have food and drinks. Runners are encouraged to carry water/electrolytes along with them along the course.
ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING! Professionally chip timed event, Finish Line Aid Station, 10K Runners receive second aid station at the top of the Pinnacle Overlook, Great Course that is well marked with course marshals, Awesome time out on the trails, Rain or Shine!!! Commemorative Race Camp Mug (MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO 4/15/26 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE MUG) or while supplies last. Race Shirts are available for purchase prior to April 15th, 2026.
AWARDS:
Conestoga Crusher 10K Awards will be presented to the top three Overall Males and top three Females.
Conestoga Crusher 5K Awards will be presented to the top three Overall Males and top three Females.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lancaster Conservancy.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. NO DEFERRALS. NO BANDITS.
