Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run 5 & 10 K

-Run where it’s level-

Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County is proud to celebrate the 15th Sasquatch Preservation 5K & 10K Trail Run, held at the amazing, permanently preserved South Branch Farms. The Sasquatch is chip-timed, and the start for BOTH RACES is 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or serious trail runner, The Sasquatch is all about getting dirty, having fun, and supporting FNLT’s land preservation efforts across York County. Is the course tough? That depends on who you ask…

Wild, Wild Life

Once featured as one of Runner’s World magazine’s America’s Top Trail Races, The Sasquatch is off-road (save for one safe road crossing) with cross-country trails on varied terrain and elevation through farmland, woods, pastures, and streams.

On the course, you’ll find bugs, birds, deer, turkeys, owls, foxes, coyotes, snakes and… yes, sasquatches! The 10K features climbs including a trek OVER the historic Howard Tunnel / Rail Trail, and both runs cross the Codorus Creek near the finish.

As our OG course designer Rob Kinsley states: “If you’re not wet and dirty, you’re disqualified!”

The Sasquatch Post-Race Party

If you find yourself crossing the finish line, hang out and enjoy some awesome stuff from FNLT’s community partners:

A light lunch provided by Rockfish Hospitality
Fresh fruit from Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
NEW FOR OUR 15TH YEAR:
Adult beverage sampling from York's own Collusion Tap Works (21+ with ID).  
Smoothie King of York will have samples for kids and non-drinkers!


Race Rules & Courtesies

Pace: BRISK PACE PREFERRED. We respectfully ask that if you wish to walk or hike, you participate in the 5K event only.
Private Property: South Branch Farms is a beautiful, preserved landscape, but it is PRIVATE property. Please, no trying to run the course before or after the race. We do not provide a map, nor is the course marked outside of race day.
Restrictions: Because this is an active farm, NO ANIMALS may be brought to the event. Due to the rugged terrain, no strollers are permitted on the course.
Parking: Please carpool if you are able!


Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Register right here (or send a check to FNLT).

Early Bird (Through August 30): $35.00
Commemorative Shirts: An additional $8.00 per person.
            (Shirts are always incredibly popular, and we do not place additional orders—register early to guarantee yours!)
Late Registration (After August 30): The price increases to $40.00 with NO shirt option.

Packet Pick-Up:  Early packet pick-up is at Fleet Feet York on Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Fleet Feet is located at 1511 Mount Rose Avenue in York, PA. Make sure to thank them for all they do in our community!

Race day registration starts on-site at 7:30 AM.

Awards, Prizes & Giveaways

Every race finisher earns a highly coveted, collectible Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run patch from our friends at Valley Products Co.!

Prizes are awarded for both the 5K and 10K:

Top Three Male & Female overall receive a prize pack from our friends at Run PA.

Age Group Awards: Top Three Male & Female in the following categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

We also do random prizes and giveaways. In the past, folks have left with York Revs tickets, pies, peaches, apples, sweet corn, native plants, seeds… you never know what you'll take home!

Love Open Space, Woods, Water & The Countryside?

The Sasquatch benefits Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County, a non-profit that preserves agricultural and environmental landscapes for future generations of humans and wildlife to enjoy. FNLT has 200+ properties with over 16,000 acres permanently preserved—and growing each year. Learn more at farmtrust.org and thank you for your support!

Have questions? Want to donate a prize? Want to become a sponsor or volunteer?

Please contact Sean Kenny, Executive Director of FNLT – [email protected].

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