JACOBSBURG TRAIL RACE 2019
It’s that time again! We’re in the home stretch of winter and spring is just around the corner. It’s also the time of year to start preparing for The Jacobsburg Trail Race!
The 6th Annual Jacobsburg Trail Race will take place Sunday, May 19th at 9:00am. You can choose from either a 5 mile or 10 mile race. Both races will feature a technical single track, hills and all the beauty that Jacobsburg Park has to offer.
Jacobsburg Park is a 1,168-acre State Park located near Wind Gap in Bushkill Township. It's made up of 18.5 miles of hiking, as well as fishing, biking, cross-country skiing and more.
Participants in the 10 mile race will also get to experience Henry’s Woods Trail. Henry’s Woods is about 1.6 miles of trail that surrounds Bushkill Creek and is the last old-growth forest in the Lehigh Valley.
While you run, be on the lookout for gnomes! Collect any gnome you find throughout the trails to receive a prize. Prizes will also be awarded to all age group winners in the following categories:
• 19 & under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+
Registration is $35 until May 16th. Pre-register to receive your t-shirt, which can be picked up at Easton Outdoor Company on Saturday, May 18th from 12pm-7pm, or at the registration table on race day. You may register after the 16th and up until the event for $40, however t-shirts are only available while supplies last. The event will be help rain or shine, but fingers crossed for a beautiful day!
Register, get directions, check in times and all the rest of the details you need HERE.
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