Description

The Trestle Bridge 10K and Kids Race

Be a part of HISTORY!!!!

Race across the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge.  Built in 1905, standing 140 feet high and stretching 1,560 feet over the Conestoga River, the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge is one of the longest, highest bridge structures in Lancaster County.

For the sake of your safety, enjoyment and the longevity of race we have a number of rules that must be observed by all participants.

The Race Director reserves the right to:

Deny entry to the event to any competitor at their sole discretion. if you are denied entry you will receive a refund.
Disqualify an entrant for a violation of the rules. If you are disqualified you will not receive any type of refund 

MEDIA / PRESS - If you plan to attend The Trestle Bridge 10K and Kids Race as a Press or Media Participant or use any footage professionally and/or through public distribution please contact the Race Director

*****SHIRT CUTOFF IS SEPTEMBER 16TH 2023*****
AFTER THE CUTOFF YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED NOR ENTITLED TO A SHIRT  AS YOU SIGNED UP AFTER THE CUTOFF. 
ANY EXTRA SHIRTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY WILL BE FOR SALE
NO SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED AFTER THE SHIRT CUTOFF.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK THE SIZE YOU WANT DURING REGISTRATION THERE WILL BE NO SHIRT EXCHANGES  ON RACE DAY

SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE IN MENS AND WOMENS SIZES SO PLEASE SELECT ACCORDINGLY 

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE

***CASH OR CHECK***

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE RULES FOR THIS EVENT:

RACE DAY REGISTRATION - NO REFUNDS - NO BIB TRANSFERS OF ANY KIND - NO DEFERRALS  - NO BANDITS - NO LITTERING.

There are NO exceptions to the race rules - its fair to everyone.

FINISHERS MEDAL TO ALL RACERS OF THE TRESTLE BRIDGE RACE

WHEN: Saturday, October 14Th 10AM (EST)

WHERE:  Safe Harbor Park  USE THIS ADDRESS FOR PARKING:   1 Powerhouse Rd  Conestoga, PA 17516

INFORMATION: 

The race will take place on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail.  The course will be open to the public, however they must yield to a runner on the course.

 

BIB PICK UP - RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

Will be at the Safe Harbor Park near the Trestle Bridge. Opens at 8:30AM - 9:15AM   PICK UP WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 9:15 AM

10K PARTICIPANTS:

The 10K Race starts at 10AM from the Turkey Hill/ Enola Low Grade parking area.  All participants for the 10K will be bussed from Safe Harbor to the start of the race at the Turkey Hill/Enola Low Grade or may drive separate.  BIB PICK UP IS ONLY AT SAFE HARBOR.  RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

***BUSES WILL DEPART AT 9:30AM SHARP*** The buses are one way only do not leave valuables on the bus.

Runners will depart the busses and be briefed at the start.  Runners will race from the Start to the finish line which will be across the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge.

AID STATIONS:  There will be an aid station at the finish line and an aid station with water at about the halfway mark.

10K Race starts at 10am  AGES 12 and up.

***Buses will depart for the start line at 9:30AM***

  Kids Race Starts at 11AM  AGES 12 and under

Awards Ceremony will follow.

KIDS RUN:

For ages 12 and under. The Kids Run will start from the dam side of the bridge and finish on the other side approx 1,560 feet. just over a quarter of a mile. So doable by all ages.  

PLEASE NOTE: to get from the bridge to the parking lot you will be suing a newly created stone path that was built. 

*****This path IS NOT handicap accessible as there are stairs near the middle of the trail.*****

RACE AFTERPARTY:

After the race there will be snacks and beverages. 

AWARDS:

KIDS RACE - All Kids will receive a Finishers Award

10K - All participants will receive a Finishers Medal  and Tech Shirt available in Men's or Women's sizing. CUTOFF FOR A SHIRT IS SEPTEMBER 16TH

Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three Male and top three Female in the follow age categories.  

Overall Male and Overall Female will receive $50 cash award each.

19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and over

                                                                                                                                              

***ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS - NO BANDITS - NO LITTERING - RAIN OR SHINE -***
***NO BIB TRANSFERS - NO DEFERRALS***
There is a strict NO LITTERING policy for this race.  If you are caught littering you will be immediately disqualified from the race.

WE DO NOT AND WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY MISCONDUCT OR ANY MISTREATMENT TO ANY OF OUR RUNNERS AND OR RACE VOLUNTEERS. 

PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION REGARDING DATES AND TIMES.  

RACE DIRECTOR:    JASON LOGUE

717-598-2725. [email protected]