THE Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles
COME OUT FOR THE RUNNING OF THE WORLD FAMOUS & CULT CLASSIC CONESTOGA TRAIL RUN - 10 TOUGH MILES PLEASE READ RACE DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY This is the ORIGINAL and OLDEST Trail Run on the Conestoga and in the County for over 30 Years!!! This amazing 10 mile trail race uses some of the most brutal, rocky, and challenging trails to be found in Eastern Pennsylvania. The course is very hilly and has numerous small stream crossings. Although this event should be considered somewhat dangerous and only for experienced trail runners, it is probably one of the most scenic races that you will encounter. Beautiful hilltop views of the Susquehanna River, clear feeder streams, huge rock formations, and an abundance of Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons will greet the first 200 accepted entries. You must be 10 years old or older to enter.
RACE INFORMATION
KELLYS RUN NATURE PRESERVE: 257 Old Holtwood Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532 This is where bib pick-up and race day registration will take place. This is also the finish line! Kelly's Run has a pavilion where we set up for our event and has a small grassy area to watch runners cross the finish line. ALL runners will need to come to Kelly's Run to pick up their race bibs and check in.
REGISTRATION PRICING
- EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $35 UNTIL FEBRUARY 28TH
- Registration: $50 from March 1st through June 30th
- Registration: $60 from July 1st through September 25th
- RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $65 (CASH ***PREFERRED***) / $70 FOR CREDIT CARD CHARGE
PARKING
PLEASE NOTE: There is VERY LIMITED PARKING at Kelly's Run. Once this lot is closed, overflow parking will be located at 9 New Village Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532. Follow additional parking signs. From overflow parking, you may follow the mowed trail to the park pavilion or walk the road back to the park. Plan accordingly for time to park and walk from the overflow lot.
RACE STARTING LOCATION
Pequea Creek Campground located at: 86 Fox Hollow Rd, Pequea, PA 17565. Although Kellys Run is where we park and register, the race starts at the Pequea Campground.
TRANSPORTATION
Buses will transport runners from Kellys Run to the start at Pequea Creek Campground. Buses are ONE WAY. Bib pick-up is mandatory at Kellys Run in Holtwood; no bibs will be available at the campground. If driving to the campground, arrive around the same time as the buses. There is a $5 parking fee at the campground office.
PEQUA CAMPGROUND RULES: Use porta-potties or campground bathrooms. Do not go behind or on someone's tent/camper or in the bushes. Do not walk through campsites. Stay on the path or paved road. After the race starts, vacate the property if not registered at the campground.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- BIB PICK UP: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9:05 AM
- BOARD BUSES: 9:10 AM
- BUSES LEAVE FROM HOLTWOOD: 9:20 AM
- BUSES ARRIVE AT PEQUEA CAMPGROUND: Approx 9:45 AM
- RACE START AT PEQUEA CAMPGROUND: 10:00 AM
- AWARDS CEREMONY: To follow
REGISTRATION POLICY
NO refunds, deferrals, bib switches, or transfers. All runners must register using their legal names and sign a waiver. The event is held rain or shine.
RACE BIBS & CHIP TIMING
Race bibs have a chip for timing. Bibs must be worn on the FRONT and VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. Running under another person's bib is not allowed. Bib numbers are your identifier in case of emergency.
The race is chip timed, with a gun time start at 10:00 AM. Your time is recorded at the finish.
AID STATIONS / WATER STOPS
- Road Crossing (Mile 2): WATER ONLY
- Aid Station #1 House Rock (Mile 3): WATER / SPORTS DRINK ONLY
- Aid Station #2 Pinnacle Overlook (Mile 7): WATER / SPORTS DRINK/ BANANA / PRETZELS / CRACKERS & MORE
- FINISH LINE: Post-race picnic with food, snacks, water, and sodas.
COURSE MARKINGS & WARNINGS
The course is marked with ORANGE RIBBON. It includes unmarked trail and private property. Always follow the orange ribbon. Runners are responsible for staying on course. If lost, return to the last seen ribbon.
BEES: There are bees/yellow jackets on this course. If you have a known allergy, you are REQUIRED to carry an EpiPen and Benadryl.
DO NOT LITTER: Littering will result in disqualification and a ban from future races.
CUTOFF TIME
HARD CUTOFF: Reach the PINNACLE Aid Station (Mile 7) within 2-1/2 HOURS (150 MINUTES) from the start. Failure to comply results in disqualification and a permanent ban. Rides back to Kelly's Run will be provided.
SWAG & AWARDS
Each registered runner receives a special finishers award. Moisture-wicking t-shirts and optional items can be purchased separately if registered prior to September 1st, 2026. Awards for Overall Male/Female and age groups (19 and under to 70+). Awards and shirts not picked up on race day will not be saved or shipped.
RESULTS
Results will be available via QR code at the finish line (pending service availability) and online at RunSignUp.com and www.lrrclub.org.
RACE DIRECTOR
Jason Logue, 717-598-2725, [email protected]