Trails 4 Tails - Hanover, PA
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Trails 4 Tails - Hanover, PA
Trails 4 Tails is a trail running event on September 19, 2026, organized by York Ridge Runners at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA. The event offers multiple course options and uses Pavilion #1 as the start and finish area, where restrooms and a fully stocked aid station are available.
Distances and formats:
- 40 Mile Ultra
- 40 Mile Relay (team of up to 7 runners)
- 25K (listed as 25K+)
The course mixes about a mile of pavement, open fields, winding singletrack, and, when conditions allow, a stretch along the lake shoreline. Runners pass the Chestnut Orchard, the site of Rummel Farm, and the historic Mary Ann Furnace area. The looped course runs clockwise in odd years and counterclockwise in even years.
40 Mile Ultra details include seven loops of 5.72 miles for approximately 40 miles and about 4,200 feet of elevation gain. The relay uses the same seven-loop format with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain per loop; teams may assign one or multiple loops to each member. The 25K consists of three loops (about 17.2 miles) with roughly 1,800 feet of elevation gain.
Aid station provisions include Tailwind, Coke, Ginger Ale, bacon, pierogies, quesadillas, grilled cheese, pickles, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks. Cutoff policies apply: the ultra and relay have an 11-hour overall cutoff; the 25K has a 7.5-hour cutoff. Participants who register by August 1 receive an official race shirt. Camping is available at Codorus State Park, and the event includes a race-day picnic. Dogs are welcome to run with participants. Finisher awards are planned for the top 40 in the 25K and 40M, with special awards for first place female and male. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
