Trails 4 Tails - Hanover, PA
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Trails 4 Tails - Hanover, PA
Trails 4 Tails is a trail race at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA, organized by York Ridge Runners to benefit Animal Rescue Inc. of New Freedom, PA. The event uses Pavilion #1 for the start and finish and provides a fully stocked aid station and restroom facilities on course.
Distances offered:
- 40 Mile Ultra - seven loops, about 40 miles, ~4,200 feet total elevation gain.
- 40 Mile Relay - seven loops, teams of up to seven, ~600 feet elevation per loop.
- 25K+ - three loops totaling ~17.2 miles, ~1,800 feet elevation gain.
- 10K - one loop, about 6 miles, ~600 feet elevation gain.
The course mixes pavement, open fields, winding singletrack, and when conditions allow, a lake shoreline section. Runners pass the Chestnut Orchard, Rummel Farm site, and the Mary Ann Furnace area. The 40-mile event has an 11-hour overall cutoff and a hard aid station cutoff in the afternoon; pacers may join for the final two laps. Drop bags and crew access are available at Pavilion #1. Dogs that are well behaved and leashed are permitted; participants are asked to clean up and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Aid stations include Tailwind, Coke, ginger ale, bacon, pierogies, quesadillas, grilled cheese, pickles, and assorted snacks. Camping is available at the state park and a race-day picnic will be held on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
