 26th Annual Fall Down on the Trail HikeThis is your opportunity to hike the trail from the Newville Trailhead to Ship Station (10 Miles) and not have to arrange a ride back. Transportation will be provided from Ship Station to Newville and you hike back. Pre-Registration Required for TransportationYou must pre-register for the Ramble by the end of the day on Thursday, October 20 so we can arrange transportation for you to Newville. Transportation will leave Sunday morning from Ship Station in Shippensburg at 8:30 AM. Registration opens at 8 AM at Ship Station. If you register on the event day you will have to arrange you own transportation.
Water Station and RestroomsWater will be available in Oakville (4 miles). There will be a water Station set up for the half marathon at Duncan Rd (6.4 Miles) that you may use as long as you are maintaining at 25 min/mile pace.
Restrooms will be available at the start in Newville, in Oakville (1/4 mile off of the trail at the North Newton Township Park), the Shippensburg Township Park and at the end of the ramble at Ship Station.Cumberland Valley TrailFestJoin the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council for the 16th annual TrailFest. COVID has moved us to the fall again this year. All events will be held at the Shippensburg Station located at the corner of Fort and Earl Streets in Shippensburg.
Beer Garden
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Appalachian Brewing Company, Maxie's Brew House, and Castlerigg Wine will be providing craft beer, craft soda and wine at the TrailFest. Individual glasses are available for $6. You will receive one free drink with any event registration.
The beer garden will be open from 11:00 am to 4 pm.
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MusicWe have live music from 11 am to 4 pm.
11-12:30 - Evan Misal
12:45-2:15 - Evan Crider
2:30-4 - Nick Staverâ€
Food TrucksThe food trucks will be serving from 11 am to 4 pm.
Redneck Dogs, Cumberland Gap BBQ
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10 Mile point to point rail trail course.
The course starts at the Newville trail head of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and finishes at the Shippensburg Station trail head in downtown Shippensburg. The course is entirely on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. The Rail Trail runs thru beautiful farmland and is mostly a smooth, crushed stone surface with 1/4 mile of pavement at the start and 1 mile of pavement at the finish.
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| Awards |
This is a non-competitive event. No awards will be given.
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| Entry Fees |
Guaranteed t-shirt deadline October 9Everyone registered by October 9 for the 5k, half marathon, Ride or Ramble will receive either a cotton t-shirt or a tech shirt upgrade. Shirts will be availabe for purchase for the 1 mile. After October 9 tech shirts will not be available to order. Extra cotton t-shirts will be available as first come first served until they are gone.
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Refund PolicyClick here for Timber Hill Timing's refund policy.
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| Registration |
Online registration is open and will close on Saturday October 22 at 10:00 PM.
Race day registration and bib pickup will begin at 8:00 AM at the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, 51 E Fort St, Shippensburg, PA. Registration closes 15 minutes before the event starts, please be considerate of others and register on time.You must pre-register for the Ramble so we can arrange transportation for you to Newville. Transportation will leave Sunday morning from Ship Station in Shippensburg at 8:30 AM. Registration opens at 8 AM at Ship Station. If you register on the event day you will have to arrange you own transportation.ParkingThere are several parking lots available within short walking distance to TrailFest. Refer to the PDF Parking Map or Google MapsBike ParkingWe are asking if you registered for the Bike Ride please park in the lot at Queen Street and Richard Avenue. From the entrance to the parking turn towards Shippensburg University - 200 yards - Left on the Rail-Trail to registration. Total distance approx. 1/2 mile.
From the north use I-81 exit 29, turn right onto Walnut Bottom Rd. Left onto King Street (US 11). Turn right onto North Queen Street at Sheetz. 1/3 mile to the parking lot on the right.
From the south use I-81 exit 24, turn left onto Olde Scotland Rd. Left onto Fayette Street. Right onto King Street (US 11). Turn left onto North Queen Street at Sheetz. 1/3 mile to the parking lot on the right.
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Cumberland Valley Rail Trail
51 E Fort St
Shippensburg, PA 17257
From the north use I-81 exit 29, turn right onto Walnut Bottom Rd. Left onto King Street (US 11). Go 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Earl Street. 3 blocks to the trail.
From the south use I-81 exit 24, turn left onto Olde Scotland Rd. Left onto Fayette Street. Right onto King Street (US 11). 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Earl Street. 3 blocks to the trail.
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| Lodging |
 Clarion Hotel & Suites University-ShippensburgBook your room at the Clarion Hotel & Suites University-Shippensburg at a special TailFest rate of $80 for a queen room. You must call the front desk directly at 717.532.4141 and ask for the TrailFest rate.
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| Event Links |
Event Web Site 
Event Flyer 
Course Map
Sponsor Letter
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| Other Events |
TrailFest: 8:30AM 
Half Marathon 9:30AM  
5k Run 10:00AM
Ride 9:00AM 
Ramble 8:30AM 
1 Mile 9:35AM 
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| Your Hosts |
 This event is hosted by and proceeds benefit the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
CVRTC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable corporation dedicated to conservation, historic preservation, recreation and alternative transportation in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania through the development of multi-use trails along former railroad corridors and other areas. CVRTC owns and maintains the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail that runs 13 miles from Shippensburg to noth west of Newville and is working on extending the trail to Carlisle and south of Shippensburg.
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| Contact |
For more information or to volunteer contact Garret Stahlman at garrets@comcast.net or by phone at (717) 300-1337
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