Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles
Holtwood, United States • 27 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Conestoga Trail Run is a 10-mile trail race in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. The event uses rocky and hilly trails with numerous small stream crossings. It is described as requiring experience and runners should be aware of potential hazards like bees on the course.
Course Details
The course is marked with orange ribbon and does not exclusively follow the main Conestoga Trail, also utilizing unmarked trails and private property. There is a mandatory cutoff time; runners must reach the Pinnacle aid station at mile 7 within two and a half hours of the start.
Logistics
The race start and finish are at separate locations. All bib pickup and race-day registration occurs at Kellys Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, which is also the finish line. Buses transport runners one-way from Holtwood to the start at Pequea Creek Campground.
Parking at Kellys Run is very limited. Overflow parking is available at a separate address in Holtwood.
Participant Information
Registration is limited to 200 entries. Participants must be at least 12 years old. The event has a strict policy of no refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers.
All runners receive a pair of running socks. A moisture-wicking t-shirt is available for separate purchase before September 1st, 2026.
Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and top three male and female finishers in various age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.