In 99 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Arts, Millersburg PA
Distance
5K
About this race
🎉 Event Overview
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: Ned Smith Center For Nature & Arts, Millersburg, PA
- URL: Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation
- Purpose: Fundraiser to support the Ned Smith Center's lands and trails system.
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Start Times:
- 5:00 PM for Hopback Trail
- 5:10 PM for Rugged Trail
- After-Party: Live music, food and drink, basket raffle, and vendors.
- Awards Ceremony: Starts around 7 PM: winners need not be present, raffle winners must be.
- Pet Policy: Dogs are welcome as spectators at the finish line and on the trails but are not allowed to participate in the race.
📸 Share Your Experience
- Social Media: Share your photos with #TroegsRugged5K or tag @TroegsBeer or @nedsmithcenter on Twitter.
- Fun: Capture memorable moments during the event!
📝 Registration Information
- Early Bird Price: $45 for ages 13+ (12 and under: $15) until April 30, 2026.
- Standard Price: $50 starting May 1, 2026: day-of registration $55 for ages 13+ (12 and under: $20).
- Includes: 5K t-shirt, pizza token, Tröegs Rugged Trail Ale token, and SWAG bag.
- Shirts and SWAG: Available for same-day registration while supplies last.
📦 Packet Pick-up
- Early Check-in: At the Ned Smith Center Gift Shop from 10 AM - 4 PM on Friday, September 19th.
- Race Day Check-in: From 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM.
- ID Requirement: Adults must show ID for a wristband at the beer stand before the race.
- Food Policy: Please refrain from bringing outside food and beverages.
🚩 Race Routes
- HopBack Trail: Walker-friendly, suitable for beginners and intermediate runners, follows Wiconisco Creek.
- Rugged Trail: More challenging with a 700 ft elevation climb, designed for a rigorous trail experience.
🧢 Event Shirts
- Sizes: Unisex XS - XXL available.
- Deadline: Register by August 16th to guarantee shirt size.
🏆 Awards
- Overall Winners: Top male and female for each race receive special prizes.
- Age Group Awards: Top male and female runners in each age category: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
🎶 Post-Race Party
- Live Music: Enjoy performances on the DeSoto Amphitheater stage.
- Food: Available for purchase.
- Beer: Handcrafted beer from Tröegs Brewing Company while supplies last.
- Special Brew: Limited Edition Rugged Trail Ale available at the stand.
🥳 Participants' Perks
- Age Requirement: 21+ participants receive a free pour of Tröegs beer: others receive root beer.
- Food: Free slice of pizza from DB's Pizzeria & Pub, Halifax, along with trail mix and bananas post-race.
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