Tame the Tower Trail Challenge

Lebanon, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Tame the Tower Trail Challenge - December 13, 2025

The Second Annual Tame the Tower Trail Challenge is a trail running event held at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in the village of Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. One hundred percent of race proceeds are designated for park needs, including trail maintenance, park safety measures, and improvements to the education center.

Course and distances

The event offers two marked trail distances:

  • 10 mile - marked with pink flags, about 1500 feet total elevation gain
  • 5 mile - marked with yellow flags, about 850 feet total elevation gain

Both distances begin and end at the Clarence Schock Memorial Park Education Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. Routes will be marked with colored ground flags and the organizers plan to post the routes in advance.

Logistics, awards and rules

Parking is available at Governor Dick Park on a first-come, first-served basis; when that lot is full, participants will be redirected to a Mount Gretna lot with a van service. Race registration and bib pickup take place at Governor Dick Park on race day. Registration closes on December 6, 2025. Top overall male and female finishers in each distance earn a cash prize, and top finishers in each age group will be recognized. The race will proceed in all weather and no refunds are offered. Pets are not permitted to race. Finish-line timing and results are provided by Pretzel City Sports. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Miler T-Rex
5 mi
Ferocious 5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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