The Trestle Bridge Run

🏃‍♂️ The Trestle Bridge Run

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.

🗓️ WHEN:

Saturday, October 25th 10AM (EST)

📍 WHERE:

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

ℹ️ INFORMATION:

• Course: 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.
• Registration: RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE, CASH OR CHECK $50 (USD) on race day, but sign up by September 30th to guarantee a shirt! Please make checks out to “LRRC”.

🎫 BIB PICK UP:

Will be at the Safe Harbor Park near the Trestle Bridge. Opens at 8:30AM - 9:15AM, closing promptly at 9:15 AM

🏅 10K PARTICIPANTS:

The 10K-ish (APPROX 5.9 MILES) Race starts at 10AM from the Turkey Hill/Enola Low Grade parking area. All participants will be bussed from Safe Harbor to the start of the race at the Turkey Hill/Enola Low Grade or may drive separate. NOTE THAT BIB PICK UP IS ONLY AT SAFE HARBOR.

👶 FREE Trestle Bridge Kids Run:

For kids 12 and under an opportunity for them to race across the nearly quarter mile bridge. Race starts at 10:30am on top of the Trestle Bridge.

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

🚰 AID STATIONS:

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

🏆 AWARDS:

• Participants: All participants will receive a Tech Shirt available in Unisex sizing. Note that everyone signing up after September 30th is not guaranteed a shirt.
• Categories: Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three Male and top three Female in the following age categories: Overall Male and Overall Female, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

🎉 RACE AFTERPARTY:

After the race there will be snacks and beverages.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES:

PLEASE NOTE: to get from the bridge to the parking lot you will be using a newly created stone path that was built. This path IS NOT handicap accessible as there are stairs near the middle of the trail.

📅 Note for Race Day Registrants:

NO REFUNDS - NO BIB TRANSFERS OF ANY KIND - NO DEFERRALS - NO BANDITS

🧑‍💼 RACE DIRECTOR:

MATT RUTHERFORD

Email: matt27@dejazzd.com

🔗 Race Registration:

For more information and to sign up, visit The Trestle Bridge Run Registration Page.