Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run 5 & 10 K

Event Overview

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.

Race Experience

• Terrain: The Sasquatch is off-road with cross-country trails on varied terrain and elevation through farmland, woods, pastures, and streams.
• Wildlife: You’ll find bugs, birds, deer, turkeys, owls, foxes, coyotes, snakes, and… yes, sasquatches!
• Climbing: The 10K features climbs including a trek OVER the historic Howard Tunnel/Rail Trail.
• Course Challenge: 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:

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

Race Rules & Courtesies

• Pace: BRISK PACE PREFERRED. Walkers or hikers should participate in the 5K event only.
• Private Property: South Branch Farms is private property. Please do not run the course before or after the race.
• Animal Policy: NO ANIMALS may be brought to the event.
• Strollers: Due to rugged terrain, no strollers are permitted on the course.

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

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

• Early Bird: Through August 30: $35.00
• Shirts: An additional $8.00 per person (shirts are popular, register early to guarantee yours!).
• Late Registration: After August 30: Price increases to $40.00 with NO shirt option.
• Packet Pick-Up: Early packet pick-up at Fleet Feet York on September 10 & 11 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Awards, Prizes & Giveaways

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

• Overall Prizes: Top Three Male & Female overall receive a prize pack from our friends at Run PA.
• Age Group Awards: Top Three Male & Female in categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
• Random Prizes: Previous giveaways include York Revs tickets, pies, peaches, apples, sweet corn, native plants, seeds… you never know what you’ll take home!

Support Our Cause

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

Contact Information

Have questions? Want to donate a prize? Want to become a sponsor or volunteer? Please contact Sean Kenny, Executive Director of FNLT – skenny@farmtrust.org.

Important Notes

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More Information

For more details about the race, visit here.