 Our main event of TrailFest is a half marathon. The out and back course will be run on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail beginning and ending at Shippensburg Station. The 2023 running of the half marathon saw Matthew Smith of Greencastle, PA win with a time of 1:35:16. The female winner was Kelly Dworak of Carlisle, PA with a time of 1:50:19. The masters winners were Craig Skipper of Johnstown, PA in 1:43:55 and Angie Spencer of Carlisle, PA in 2:07:12.
Start TimeThe 9:30 AM start time will allow plenty of time to enjoy the music and brew at the Brewfest.
Cumberland Valley TrailFestJoin the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council for the 19th annual TrailFest. All events will be held at Shippensburg Station located at the corner of Fort and Earl Streets in Shippensburg.
Beer Garden
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Maxie's Brew House, Castlerigg Wine, and Screaming Bambino Cellars will be providing craft beer, craft soda, cider 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 10:00 am to 2 pm.
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MusicWe have live music from 11 am to 2 pm.
Food TrucksThe food trucks will be serving from 10 am to 2 pm.
Check back later for more food trucks attending.
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| Cumberland Valley Race Series |
The TrailFest Half Marathon is part of the Cumberland Valley Race Series, a yearlong competition with events held throughout the Cumberland Valley. more...
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Course   |
13.1 Mile out and back rail trail course.
Out and back course starting and finishing at the Ship Station trailhead of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. The first and last mile is paved with the remaining on the newly resurfaced hard packed crushed limestone. The course has a total ascent and descent of around 110 ft. The majority of the descent is on the way out and the majority of the ascent is on the way back with a max grade of 1% with a little bit of 2% at the Britton Rd and Ott Rd Crossings.Course Records| Category | Name | Record | | Male | Benjamin Jones | 01:11:50 | | Female | Kirsten Beck | 01:38:32 | | Masters Male | Adam Dietrich | 01:29:25 | | Masters Female | Kris Beckert | 01:44:58 |
Water StationsThere are six water stations on the out and back Half Marathon route. They will be at the Shippensburg Township Park, Duncan Rd, and Oakville Rd. You will pass a station at mile 1, 3.6, 6.2, 6.9, 9.5, and 12. All stations will have water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade. The Oakville station will also have Honey Stinger Organic Gels - Caffeinated Strawberry Kiwi and Non-Caffeinated Gold and GU Energy Gels - Caffeinated Vanilla Bean.
3 Hour Time LimitCourse closes at 12:30 am
You must maintain a 13:44 minute per mile pace.
All road crossing guards and water stations will be removed at the 13:44 pace.RestroomsThere will be a port-a-pottie on the course at the Oakville Rd crossing. You will pass it at mile 6.2 and again at mile 6.9.
There is a restroom steps from the course at the Shippensburg Township park. You will pass it at around mile 1 and again at mile 12.
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OverallFirst 3 overall male & female
First masters male & femaleAge Groups| Female Age Group | # of Places | | F 19 & under | 2 | | F 20 - 29 | 2 | | F 30 - 39 | 2 | | F 40 - 49 | 2 | | F 50 - 59 | 2 | | F 60 - 69 | 2 | | F 70 & over | 2 |
| | | Male Age Group | # of Places | | M 19 & under | 2 | | M 20 - 29 | 2 | | M 30 - 39 | 2 | | M 40 - 49 | 2 | | M 50 - 59 | 2 | | M 60 - 69 | 2 | | M 70 & over | 2 |
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Trophies
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Top 3 overall male & female
Top masters male & female
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Top 2 age group male & female
(19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60-69, 70 & over)
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| Entry Fees |
| Dates | Fee | | | October 1 - February 2 | $40 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | February 3 - June 1 | $45 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | June 2 - September 21 | $55 | Includes a cotton t-shirt & 1 Free Drink | | September 22 - October 3 | $55 | Includes 1 Free Drink. T-shirt if available | | Event Day | $65 | Includes 1 Free Drink. T-shirt if available |
Guaranteed t-shirt deadline September 22Everyone registered by September 21 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 21 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 3 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.
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Directions  |
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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Timing  |
Timing for this race will be provided by Timber Hill Timing.
Everyone will start together with a gun/whistle/siren/"GO".
The finish will be chip timed. Your time and place will be taken automatically from your timing chip.
Your finish time will be calculated from the starting gun and your chip finish time to give your gun time.
All awards will be determined by gun time meaning the first person across the finish line is the winner.
You are responsible for wearing your race bib and timing chip properly!All runners must wear a timing chip on their shoe in order to receive a time and to be eligible for awards. Click here for instructions on attaching your timing chip.
Runners must wear their bib number on their chest in order to be identified in case of a timing chip failure.
Failure to wear your timing chip on your shoe or your bib number on your chest may result in a disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director or Timber Hill Timing.
Please be patient!Timber Hill Timing strives to produce accurate and timely results but like any technology it is not perfect and 100% reliable. We employ several backup measures in case the timing system is not working as planned. Depending on the issue, there may be a delay in producing the results. Accurate results will always be a higher priority than quick results. Please be patient as we work to resolve any problems that may arise at a race.
Occasionally results will not be available before you leave the race, but they will be posted on the website as soon as results can be verified.
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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
Hike 8:30AM 
Bike Ride 9:00AM 
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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