Tame the Tower

The village of Mt. Gretna is known for its silent beauty and its enchanting wonder. There is a strong tradition of artistry that can be seen all throughout the streets and paved walkways of our small town and that unique beauty carries right over onto the hiking trails that make up our beloved mountain.

Please help us celebrate this beauty by joining us for the First Annual Tame the Tower Trail Challenge.

While the mountain may challenge you, the community of trail runners and local residents will embrace you. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this race will be going right back into the park. These much-needed funds will help with trail maintenance, park safety measures, and the betterment of our education center. In past years, we have been able to install a brand-new water fountain and build a mud kitchen that is enjoyed by children of this community year-round.

COURSE: We will be running 3 different distances (5k, 10k, 10mile) that we hope will appeal to every runner, hiker and walker alike. Courses are posted below. ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL RACE DAY. Links below should be used for training purposes only!

**We encourage 10-mile participants to complete the course in under 3 hours and 20 minutes. 10k participants should shoot for a time under 2 hours. (There is not an official cut off, but the aid stations will close and the after-party will wrap up in a timely fashion.**

RACE TIMES: All distances start and end at the Governor Dick Nature Center

10 Mile: Starts at 9:00am

5k & 10k: Start at 10:00am

PARKING: Parking will be available at Governor Dick Park and the surrounding area. Please visit our website closer to the race date for more detailed information.

REGISTRATION: Race Registration and number pick up will take place at Governor Dick Park on race day from 7:30am to 10:00 am (please check the specific details of your race distance on our website or on the Tame the Tower Ultra Sign Up page).

AWARDS: Top OVERALL male and female winners in EACH DISTANCE will earn a cash prize. The top male/female winners in each distance AND in each age group will also be recognized.

Entry information for individual participants:
5k/10k: $30/person postmarked by Nov 1, 2024 – $35/person if postmarked after Nov 1, 2024 (including day of race)
10 Mile: $40/person postmarked by Nov 1, 2024 – $50/person if postmarked after Nov 1, 2024 (including day of race)

(Above entries include a rad winter beanie if reg. by 11/01/24, after that date & including race day avail. while supply lasts)

or DOWNLOAD A PAPER FORM

(Nominal service fee applies, closes at midnight, the Wednesday before race day)

RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE.
No refunds.

NOT SURE YOU WANT TO RACE? There are many ways to help out!

RACE CONTACTS:
Race Director: Nicole Maurer, ngray3@wellspan.org, 717-270-7935
Sponsorships and Registration: Jedd Erdman, governordick@hotmail.com, 717-964-3808

RESTRICTIONS: We love pets, but we can’t allow you to race with them this time.

RESULTS: Finish line and timing service by Pretzel City Sports.
Race Results posted on www.pretzelcitysports.com. Race will be professionally timed by “Pretzel City Sports” (PCS)

Ferocious 5K Course

https://www.strava.com/routes/3259196657384345398