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

                   Release your inner beast with Every Mountain Outdoors & RunPA!!!

                                 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 is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED if you are able to do so.  The parking lot at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve is relatively small and parking on the grass IS NOT permitted.  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  There are two buildings with lots and parking is available there.  There is a short walk from there up through the grass trail or you may follow the road to the main pavilion area.

This years event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026

Conestoga Crusher 10K Trail Race

Conestoga Crusher 5K Trail Race

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

 

Events are professionally CHIP TIMED with instant race results!

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 IS AVAILABLE:

Conestoga Crusher 10K $60 CASH or $65 CREDIT

Conestoga Crusher 5K $50 CASH or $55 CREDIT

(**credit includes all fees**)  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 breath taking 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!!!!!!!

This little slice of heaven give runners a chance to experience some of the BEST parts of the Conestoga Trail.

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. Lots of little waterfalls and pretty flowers and just an amazing place to experience and run.  This is also a GREAT race for beginner and experienced trail runners as well.  Come check out this exciting 5K TRAIL race.

 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.  The trails are through the woods and include roots and rocks and lots of fun.  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 NOTICE***-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
• 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) This will be 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.

RACE BIBS

• Race bibs will have a chip on the back for chip timing Please do not fold or damage the chip - doing so will result in your time not being recorded and we don't want that to happen.
• Race bibs MUST be worn on the FRONT of the runner and VISIBLE at ALL TIMES so we can check runners in at aid stations and verify at the finish.
• You must run under your own registered race bib / registered name.  Running under someone else bib or name that is not yours is not allowed.
  NO BANDITS
• No one other than the registered runner may run in the race.  The assigned race bib is only for the use of the registered runner and no runner shall transfer or give a bib to another non registered runner.  Any person running under another runners bib number is not allowed or tolerated.
  
• Runners agree not to allow any unauthorized use of a race bib or registration.  If so both the non registered runner and registered owner of the bib will be held solely responsible for any action including legal action for allowing another person to use their registration. 

 

ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING!

• Professionally chip timed event
• Finish Line Aid Station
• 10K Runners receive second aid station at the top of the Pinnacle Overlook
• Great Course that is well marked with course marshals
• Awesome time out on the trails Rain or Shine!!! 
• Commemorative Race Camp Mug (MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO 4/15/26 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE MUG) or while supplies last.
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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  *YOU MUST REGISTER AND ADD THE SHIRT FOR PURCHASE PRIOR TO THE SHIRT CUTOFF OF APRIL 15TH, 2026***

• YOU MUST REGISTER AND ADD THE SHIRT OPTION PRIOR TO THE SHIRT CUTOFF OF APRIL 15TH, 2026 

AWARDS:

Conestoga Crusher 10K

Awards will be presented to the top three Overall Males and top three Females.

Conestoga Crusher 5K

Awards will be presented to the top three Overall Males and top three Females.

                                         A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lancaster Conservancy.

PLEASE NOTE: 

THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY  NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. NO DEFERRALS. NO BANDITS.

THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY  NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. NO DEFERRALS. NO BANDITS.

***RACE REGISTRATION AND RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS: YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION COMPLETELY, ACCURATELY AND LEGIBLY!!! Once the race starts NO CHANGES will be made to the race registrations due to errors filled out by registrant.  For example: If you mark yourself the wrong age or sex and you miss out on an award we are not making changes or revisions to the results.  Thank you for your understanding. 

***Please note we will not reply to emails for refunds, deferral or transfer requests.  Thank you.***