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

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257 Old Holtwood Rd, Holtwood PA

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

🦁 Release Your Inner Beast

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

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. 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)

🚗 Parking

Carpooling: HIGHLY ENCOURAGED if you are able to do so.
Parking: The parking lot at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve is relatively small and parking on the grass IS NOT permitted.
Alternate Parking: If the parking lot is full, 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 the satellite lots up through the grass trail or you may follow the road to the main pavilion area.

📅 Event Date

This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Categories

Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race

Conestoga Crusher 5K Trail Race

Conestoga "Little Crusher" - FREE Kids Trail Race for all kids 12 & under.

⏱️ Registration

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. We will not respond to any email inquiries asking for such requests. If you do not like this rule, please do not sign up for this race.

All runners must register using their legal names printed on their drivers license. All runners must sign a waiver either electronically via online registration or at race day registration.

This event is held rain or shine.

🏁 Race Day Registration

Conestoga Crusher 10K: $45 CASH or $50 CREDIT
Conestoga Crusher 5K: $35 CASH or $40 CREDIT (credit includes all fees)
Note: Cash preferred as internet connection is weak in the area.

💧 Race Information

Conestoga Crusher 10K:

Starting and Finishing at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, PA you will experience 1,256 feet of vert!!! 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!!!! Enjoy splashing in the multiple creek crossings, steep climbs and oh so sweet downhills. Come one....Come ALL!!!!! The Conestoga Crusher 10K!!!!!!!

Note: MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 10K Race

Conestoga Crusher 5K:

Enjoy a little bit of paradise running through Kelly's Run as you race along and across the creek in the gorge. This is also a GREAT race for beginner and experienced trail runners as well. Come check out this exciting 5K TRAIL race.

Note: MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE in the 5K

Conestoga "Little Crusher" Kids Trail Race:

This event is a FREE race for all kids 12 years old and under. The course is about 1.5 miles on double and single track trails through the woods. Parents, guardians or older siblings are encouraged to run along with their runners for free as well. This trail run is geared towards getting kids ages 12 and under outdoors and giving them opportunities to try the sport of trail running.

Important: Sign in as a Guest when registering your child, do not register as yourself.

🕒 Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Bib pickup/ Registration: 8am-8:30am for Kids Race
Bib pickup/ Registration: 8am-9:30am for Conestoga Crusher 5K and 10K
Race Start Times:

9:00am Conestoga "Little Crusher" Kids Race
10:00am Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race
10:00am Conestoga Crusher 5K Trail Race

Awards Ceremony to Follow after each race. TBD

🚨 Aid Stations

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.

Note: Runners are encouraged to carry water/electrolytes along the course.

🎽 Race Bibs

Race bibs: Will have a chip on the back for chip timing. Please do not fold or damage the chip.
Visible Bibs: 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.
Transfer Rule: No person shall transfer or give a bib to another non-registered runner.

🎁 What Runners Receive

Professionally chip timed event
Finish Line Aid Station
10K Runners: Receive second aid station at the top of the Pinnacle Overlook
Well-marked Course: Great Course that is well marked with course marshals
Race Mug: Commemorative Race Camp Mug (must register prior to 4/15/26 to be guaranteed a race mug or while supplies last).