 Cumberland Valley TrailFestJoin the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council for the 18th annual TrailFest. All events will be held at Shippensburg Station located at the corner of Fort and Earl Streets in Shippensburg.
Half MarathonOur main event is a half marathon. The out and back course will start and finish at Ship Station on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail.An Event for EveryoneYou can choose from a Half Marathon, 5k Race, 10 mile Hike, 25 mile Bike Ride, or just get moving with a 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk (Free for kids from 1 to 100). All events will be run on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and will traverse almost 13 miles of completed rail-trail between the Shippensburg and Newville.
Your registration (except the free 1 mile) gets you a 1 free craft beer, craft soda or wine and a free event t-shirt.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Cumberland Valley Rail-to-Trails Council (CVRTC) and will be used for maintaining the current trail, extending the trail toward Carlisle and Chambersburg, and maintaining the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum.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.
Check back later for the musicians playing.
Food TrucksThe food trucks will be serving from 11 am to 4 pm.
Check back later for the food trucks attending.
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| Cumberland Valley Race Series |
The Cumberland Valley TrailFest is part of the Cumberland Valley Race Series, a yearlong competition with events held throughout the Cumberland Valley. more...
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| Events |
Half Marathon 9:30AM    
5k Run 10:00AM
Hike 8:30AM 
Bike Ride 9:00AM 
1 Mile 9:35AM 
27th Annual Fall Down on the Trail HikeThis is your opportunity to hike the trail from the Newville Trailhead to Shippensburg Station (10 Miles) and not have to arrange a ride back. Transportation will be provided from Shippensbug Station to Newville and you hike back. A water stop will be available in Oakville.25 Mile Bike RideEnjoy a leisurely non-competitive ride along the entire length of the finished Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. This will be an out and back 25 mile bike ride on the newly resurfaced rail trail from the Shippensburg Station past the trailhead in Newville to the trail end at Greenhill Road and back to the Shippensburg Station. Rest stops will be available along the way with a snack in Newville. If you want a slightly shorter ride you can turn around at the Newville trailhead for a 20 mile ride.Half MarathonOur main event is a half marathon. The out and back course on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail will start and end at Shippensburg Station.1 Mile Fun Run/WalkGet everyone moving with a 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk. Free for kids from 1 to 1005k RunThe 5k (3.1 mile) race/walk will travel out and back on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. The course will use the newly completed paved trail extension and bridge beginning and ending at the Shippensburg Station.
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| Entry Fees |
Guaranteed t-shirt deadline September 10Everyone registered by September 22 for the 5k, Half Marathon, Ride or Hike will receive either a cotton t-shirt or a tech shirt upgrade. Shirts will be availabe for purchase for the 1 mile. After September 22 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 Friday October 4 at 8:00 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.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.Pre-Registration Required for Hike TranportationYou must pre-register for the Hike by the end of the day on Sunday, September 29 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.
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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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| Event Links |
Event Web Site 
Event Flyer 
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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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