Race Details
Run solo or as a two-person relay through beautiful Mt. Gretna, PA all the way to the City of Lebanon. This race is mostly on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail with an overall elevation descent to town.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the construction of the John E. Wengert Memorial Park. This park will boast health and fitness opportunities, a link to the Rail-Trail and environmental educational opportunities right in Downtown Lebanon. Proceeds will also benefit the Lebanon Valley Conservancy and the Community Health Council of Lebanon Valley.
ALL RACERS:
The race begins at the Clarence Schock Memorial Park Nature Center. This is also known as Governor Dick Park. The address for the nature center is 3283 Pinch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042.
Registration opens at the Nature Center. The ONLY item at registration are the BIB NUMBERS. Swag bags will be handed out AFTER the race at the Finish Line. You can not get your swag bag until you finish the race.
Please be familiar with the course. We are using pink survey flags, directional arrows and course marshals to prevent anyone from going off-course; but we recommend you review the route anyway: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/686167
There is a 3 hour time limit due to timing and park restrictions. Walkers are encouraged to participate if they think they can complete in 3 hours.
SOLO RACERS:
We are providing transportation to the Start line from the Finish line on the morning of the race. Buses will leave from the Finish line beginning at 7:50. We have 3 buses scheduled. 7:50, 8:15 and 8:45.
You are not required to take a bus. Please feel free to carpool with relay racers or be dropped off.
The finish line is at Optimist Park in Lebanon City (1400 Elder St, Lebanon, PA 17042).
RELAY RACERS:
Both racers must register and get their bib at the Start. You will also receive a team bracelet that will be traded at the relay point. Please make sure you have matching numbers and a bracelet. Both teammates should drive to the start, then racer #2 should take the car to the relay point and racer #1 can drive it to the finish.
The relay point is at Rt. 419 and Boyd Streets in Cornwall, PA. (see below for directions if you need them)
We’ve got a really great race and after party planned, including music, pizza, fresh apple cider and more. Contact the race direction with any questions: nmaurer@wellspan.org.
RESTRICTIONS: We love pets, but we can’t allow you to race with them this time.