Conestoga Crusher 10K Conestoga Cruiser 5K Trail Race & Kids Trail Race

257 Old Holtwood Rd, Holtwood PA

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

🐾 Release Your Inner Beast

Experience one of the best events for trail running in the area!!!

Choices: Offering two great choices for runners to experience the trails and parts of the Conestoga Trail along with the beauty of Kelly's Run Nature Preserve and the Pinnacle Overlook.
Kids Run: Plus our FREE Kids Trail Run the Conestoga "Little Crusher" gets the kids an opportunity to experience some trails and makes a fun day for the whole family!

All races start and finish at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve located at 257 Old Holtwood Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532 (Please use this address for GPS)

Carpooling: Carpooling is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED if you are able to do so.
Parking Limitations: The parking lot at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve is relatively small and parking on the grass IS NOT permitted.
Satellite Lots: If the parking lot is full you please park at the satellite lots down the road located at 9 New Village Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532.
Access: There is a short walk from there up through the grass trail or you may follow the road to the main pavilion area.

This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025

Events are professionally CHIP TIMED with instant race results!

Before you sign up please note we DO NOT and WILL NOT offer any refunds, deferrals, bib switches or transfers of any sort for any reason.

Name Requirement: All runners must register using their legal names printed on their driver's license.
Waiver: All runners must sign a waiver either electronically via online registration or at race day registration.
Weather Policy: This event is held rain or shine.

Starting and Finishing at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, PA you will experience 1,256 feet of vert!!!

Experience: Rejoice in the awe and wonder of Kelly's Run, take in the breathtaking view of the mighty Susquehanna below from atop the magnificent Pinnacle Overlook.
Course: Enjoy splashing in the multiple creek crossings, steep climbs and oh so sweet downhills.
Age Requirement: MUST BE 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 10K Race.

Enjoy a little bit of paradise running through Kelly's Run as you race along and across the creek in the gorge.

Suitable For: This is also a GREAT race for beginner and experienced trail runners as well.
Age Requirement: MUST BE 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE in the 5K.

This event is a FREE race for all kids 12 years old and under.

Course Length: The course is about 1.5 miles on double and single track trails.
Trail Conditions: The trails are through the woods and include roots and rocks and lots of fun.
Parent Participation: Parents, guardians or older siblings are encouraged to run along with their runners for free.
Registration Note: *IMPORTANT NOTICE*-Sign in as a Guest when registering your child, do not register as yourself.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Awards Ceremony to Follow after each race. TBD

1 at the Finish Line (For kids race 5K & 10K race).
1 Located at the Pinnacle Overlook (for 10K race only) stocked with water, sports drink, sodas, runner snacks.
Finish Line will have food and drinks.

Runners are encouraged to carry water/electrolytes along with them along the course.

Chip Timing: Race bibs will have a chip on the back for chip timing. Please do not fold or damage the chip.
Visible Bib: Race bibs MUST be worn on the FRONT of the runner and VISIBLE at ALL TIMES.
Registered Name: You must run under your own registered race bib / registered name.
No Transfers: No one other than the registered runner may run in the race.
Unauthorized Use: Runners agree not to allow any unauthorized use of a race bib or registration.

Chip Timed Event
Finish Line Aid Station
Second Aid Station for 10K Runners at Pinnacle Overlook
Well Marked Course with Course Marshalls
Commemorative Race Camp Mug (MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO 4/18/25 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE MUG).
All Natural Anti Chafe Sample from Squirrels Nut Butter

Race Shirts are available if you would like to purchase a shirt as an add-on to the event during the online registration.

Awesome Moisture Wicking Tech Shirt - UNISEX SIZING
Registration Note: YOU MUST REGISTER AND ADD THE SHIRT FOR PURCHASE PRIOR TO THE SHIRT CUTOFF OF APRIL 18TH, 2025.