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Additional race information can be found at http://www.nedsmithcenter.org/trailrun.
REGISTER HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Millersburg/TroegsRuggedTrailRun
PLACE
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Arts
176 Water Company Road
Millersburg, PA US 17061
DESCRIPTION
Celebrate with us at our annual Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation! We are geared up for making this another successful fundraiser in support of the Ned Smith Center's lands and trails system. The Center boasts a beautiful woodland setting with over 9 miles of trails winding through 500+ acres of land, a scenic bridge over the Wiconisco Creek, a children’s natural play area, three rotating art galleries featuring the art of Ned Smith and various national and local artists, a gift shop, and innovative educational programming for all ages. The Center is thrilled to partner with Tröegs Brewing Company for this exciting event! All proceeds will support the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art.
The race will begin at 5pm for the Hopback Trail and at 5:10pm for the Rugged Trail. Following the race, an after-party featuring live music, a basket raffle, food and drink, and vendors. The awards ceremony will commence around 7pm. Winners do not need to be present to receive their prizes.
While the Ned Smith Center is pet friendly, we do not allow dogs to participate in the race. They may cheer their runner on from the finish line and enjoy the after party. Dogs may also be spectators around the trails.
TIMES:
5PM Start for Hopback Trail
5:10PM Start for Rugged Trail
Post-Race Party: Begins at 5:30 pm, ending at 10:00 pm!
TWO routes will be available:
The HopBack Trail: This route is walker-friendly and is a great option for beginning and intermediate trail runners. This trail will take you along the Wiconisco (or Wic) Creek that runs along the property and will bring you around to the beautiful rail trail.
The Rugged Trail: This route features more challenging elevations and terrain, perfect for those who are looking for a more “rugged” trail experience. This trail features a 700 ft elevation climb through the woods of Berry Mountain.
Race volunteers will be along each route to ensure competitors are on the correct path and in case of an emergency.
Stick around for a post-race party, featuring live music on the DeSoto Amphitheater stage! Food will be available for purchase. Handcrafted beer from Hershey, PA’s Tröegs Brewing Company will be featured during this event while supplies last. Limited Edition:The Rugged Trail Ale is brewed specially for this event and can only be tasted here.
ALL race participants will receive:
5K Race Shirt
A FREE pour of Tröegs beer (for participants age 21+) or Root Beer (for participants under the age of 21)
A FREE slice of pizza from DoughBoys Halifax
Trail mix and other goodies will be available after the race to re-fuel
EVENT: HOPBACK TRAIL (BEGINNER)
The HopBack Trail: This route is walker-friendly and is a great option for beginning and intermediate trail runners. This trail will take you along the Wiconisco (or Wic) Creek that runs along the property and will bring you around to the beautiful rail trail.
EVENT: RUGGED TRAIL 5K
The Rugged Trail: This route features more challenging elevations and terrain, perfect for those who are looking for a more “rugged” trail experience. This trail features a 700 ft elevation climb through the woods of Berry Mountain.