Tame the Tower Trail Challenge

About the Race

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 Third Annual Tame the Tower Trail Challenge that will be held at Clarence Schock Memorial Park on Saturday December 12th, 2025.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.

Race Photos

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Course

We will be running 2 different distances (5 mile and 10 mile) that we hope will appeal to everyone. The courses will be well marked in two different colored ground flags. The 10 mile runners will follow pink and should expect a total elevation gain of about 1500 feet. The 5 mile runners will follow yellow and should expect a total elevation gain of around 850 feet. We will post the routes here on Ultra Sign up in just few weeks. Ten mile runners start time: 9:00 am Five mile runners start time: 9:30 am Both distances will start and end at Clarence Schock Memorial Park Education Center: 3283 Pinch Road, Lebanon PA 17042

Parking

PARKING: Parking will be available at Governor Dick Park and the surrounding area. Parking will be first come first serve at the Governor Dick Nature Center. When this lot is full, racers will be redirected to a lot in Mount Gretna with a van service. Please car-pool if you can! *More details on Parking will be emailed to all participants closer to the day of the race.*

Registration

REGISTRATION: Race Registration and number pick up will take place at Governor Dick Park on race day from 7:30 am to 9:30 am (please check the specific details of your race distance on our website or on the Tame the Tower Ultra Sign Up page.)

Awards

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.

MISC

RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE. No refunds. 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) Can't race? Sign up to volunteer!