 The 5k (3.1 mile) fun run/walk will travel out and back on the Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail. The course will use the newly completed paved trail extension and bridge beginning and ending at the Shippensburg Station.
With TrailFest happening in the fall this year, there will not be a seperate Fall Down on the Trail 5k.
There will be two water stops on the course at approximately mile 1 and mile 2.
Last year's winner was Collin Hackl of Shippensburg, PA with a time of 17:24 and Mckenzie McGee of Pleasent Hall, PA made it back to back wins 21:14. The masters winners were James Kinton of Chambersburg, PA in 20:44 and Jeanne Arnold of Mercersburg, PA in 27:26.Cumberland Valley TrailFestJoin the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council for the 19th annual TrailFest. All events will be held at Shippensburg Station located at the corner of Fort and Earl Streets in Shippensburg.
Beer Garden
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Maxie's Brew House, Castlerigg Wine, and Screaming Bambino Cellars will be providing craft beer, craft soda, cider and wine at the TrailFest. Individual glasses are available for $6. You will receive one free drink with any event registration.
The beer garden will be open from 10:00 am to 2 pm.
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MusicWe have live music from 11 am to 2 pm.
Check back later for the music acts playing.
Food TrucksThe food trucks will be serving from 10 am to 2 pm.
Check back later for more food trucks attending.
Friday Evening PickupCome to Shippenburg First Fridays on Friday evening, October 3 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm to pickup you your race number and shirt (if ordered). Shippenburg First Fridays is located at the same location as the TrailFest start and finish: Shippensburg Station, 51 E Fort Street, Shippensburg, PA, 17257. This will also be the last chance to pre-register and save $10 over the same day price. If you pick up your number on Friday you do not have to check in on Saturday morning. Just pin on your race number, put your timing chip on your shoe, and proceed directly to the start line a few minutes before your event time.
Shippenburg First Fridays also has live music, food trucks and a beer garden.
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| Cumberland Valley Race Series |
The TrailFest 5k is part of the Cumberland Valley Race Series, a yearlong competition with events held throughout the Cumberland Valley. more...
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Course   |
5 Kilometer out and back rail trail course.
The course travels out and back on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail from the Shippensburg Station trailhead. The course is approximately 2 miles on pavement and the remaining on a smooth, crushed stone surface.
Course Records| Category | Name | Record | | Male | Hayden Hunt | 00:15:48 | | Female | Belle Weikert | 00:20:44 | | Masters Male | Bill Dann | 00:18:38 | | Masters Female | Sarah Boward | 00:21:18 |
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OverallFirst 3 overall male & female
First masters male & femaleAge Groups| Female Age Group | # of Places | | F 12 & under | 2 | | F 13 - 19 | 2 | | F 20 - 29 | 2 | | F 30 - 39 | 2 | | F 40 - 49 | 2 | | F 50 - 59 | 2 | | F 60 - 69 | 2 | | F 70 & over | 2 |
| | | Male Age Group | # of Places | | M 12 & under | 2 | | M 13 - 19 | 2 | | M 20 - 29 | 2 | | M 30 - 39 | 2 | | M 40 - 49 | 2 | | M 50 - 59 | 2 | | M 60 - 69 | 2 | | M 70 & over | 2 |
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Trophies
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Top 3 overall male & female
Top masters male & female
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Top 2 age group male & female
(12 & under, 13-19 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60-69, 70 & over)
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| Entry Fees |
| Dates | Fee | | | October 1 - February 2 | $25 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | February 1 - June 1 | $30 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | June 2 - September 21 | $35 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | September 22 - October 3 | $35 | Includes 1 Free Drink. T-shirt if available | | Event Day | $45 | Includes 1 Free Drink. T-shirt if available |
Guaranteed t-shirt deadline September 21Everyone registered by September 21 for the 5k, Half Marathon, Ride or Hike will receive either a cotton t-shirt or a tech shirt upgrade. Shirts will be availabe for purchase for the 1 mile. After September 21 tech shirts will not be available to order. Extra cotton t-shirts will be available as first come first served until they are gone.
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Refund PolicyClick here for Timber Hill Timing's refund policy.
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| Registration |
Online registration is open and will close on Friday October 3 at 8:00 PM.
Race day registration and bib pickup will begin at 8:00 AM at the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, 51 E Fort St, Shippensburg, PA. Registration closes 15 minutes before the event starts, please be considerate of others and register on time.Water stops on the course are at approximately mile 1 and mile 2.1.ParkingThere are several parking lots available within short walking distance to TrailFest. Refer to the PDF Parking Map or Google MapsBike ParkingWe are asking if you registered for the Bike Ride please park in the lot at Queen Street and Richard Avenue. From the entrance to the parking turn towards Shippensburg University - 200 yards - Left on the Rail-Trail to registration. Total distance approx. 1/2 mile.
From the north use I-81 exit 29, turn right onto Walnut Bottom Rd. Left onto King Street (US 11). Turn right onto North Queen Street at Sheetz. 1/3 mile to the parking lot on the right.
From the south use I-81 exit 24, turn left onto Olde Scotland Rd. Left onto Fayette Street. Right onto King Street (US 11). Turn left onto North Queen Street at Sheetz. 1/3 mile to the parking lot on the right.Friday Evening PickupCome to Shippenburg First Fridays on Friday evening, October 3 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm to pickup you your race number and shirt (if ordered). Shippenburg First Fridays is located at the same location as the TrailFest start and finish: Shippensburg Station, 51 E Fort Street, Shippensburg, PA, 17257. This will also be the last chance to pre-register and save $10 over the same day price. If you pick up your number on Friday you do not have to check in on Saturday morning. Just pin on your race number, put your timing chip on your shoe, and proceed directly to the start line a few minutes before your event time.
Shippenburg First Fridays also has live music, food trucks and a beer garden.
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Directions  |
Cumberland Valley Rail Trail
51 E Fort St
Shippensburg, PA 17257
From the north use I-81 exit 29, turn right onto Walnut Bottom Rd. Left onto King Street (US 11). Go 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Earl Street. 3 blocks to the trail.
From the south use I-81 exit 24, turn left onto Olde Scotland Rd. Left onto Fayette Street. Right onto King Street (US 11). 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Earl Street. 3 blocks to the trail.
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Timing  |
Timing for this race will be provided by Timber Hill Timing.
Everyone will start together with a gun/whistle/siren/"GO".
The finish will be chip timed. Your time and place will be taken automatically from your timing chip.
Your finish time will be calculated from the starting gun and your chip finish time to give your gun time.
All awards will be determined by gun time meaning the first person across the finish line is the winner.
You are responsible for wearing your race bib and timing chip properly!All runners must wear a timing chip on their shoe in order to receive a time and to be eligible for awards. Click here for instructions on attaching your timing chip.
Runners must wear their bib number on their chest in order to be identified in case of a timing chip failure.
Failure to wear your timing chip on your shoe or your bib number on your chest may result in a disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director or Timber Hill Timing.
Please be patient!Timber Hill Timing strives to produce accurate and timely results but like any technology it is not perfect and 100% reliable. We employ several backup measures in case the timing system is not working as planned. Depending on the issue, there may be a delay in producing the results. Accurate results will always be a higher priority than quick results. Please be patient as we work to resolve any problems that may arise at a race.
Occasionally results will not be available before you leave the race, but they will be posted on the website as soon as results can be verified.
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| Event Links |
Event Web Site 
Event Flyer 
Course Map
Sponsor Letter
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| Other Events |
TrailFest: 8:30AM 
Half Marathon 9:30AM 
5k Run 10:00AM
Hike 8:30AM 
Bike Ride 9:00AM 
1 Mile 9:35AM 
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| Your Hosts |
 This event is hosted by and proceeds benefit the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
CVRTC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable corporation dedicated to conservation, historic preservation, recreation and alternative transportation in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania through the development of multi-use trails along former railroad corridors and other areas. CVRTC owns and maintains the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail that runs 13 miles from Shippensburg to noth west of Newville and is working on extending the trail to Carlisle and south of Shippensburg.
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| Contact |
For more information or to volunteer contact Garret Stahlman at garrets@comcast.net or by phone at (717) 300-1337
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