Give Thanks for Lebanon 5K-10K Run 2026

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 13th, 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 amBoth 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, [email protected], 717-270-7935Sponsorships and Registration: Jedd Erdman, [email protected], 717-964-3808RESTRICTIONS: 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!

Event's current local time: 5:13 AM ET

Join the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, at Fort Indiantown Gap for the 15th annual March for the Fallen event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Fort Indiantown Gap. This event is rain or shine!

March for the Fallen is an event for the military and civilian communities to join annually in honoring the memory of all fallen service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our great nation. We are bringing this event back to its roots. The event races will be manually timed. You will have from your event start time until 6:00pm to complete the course.

Awards will be provided to individual race winners by the Training Site. ​​The events are the 28- and 14-mile heavy or light marches, 5k run/walk, a 28-mile hand cycle and a virtual 5k run/walk. Heavy marches consist of rucking with a pack weighing at minimum 35lbs. There is a minimum 10lb ruck for light division to qualify for an award. Spectators are also welcome in support of the event but cannot be along the march route. The safest and most comfortable place for spectators will be at the Community Club.

The 28- and 14-mile marches offer challenging routes varying from asphalt roads to rolling and steep mountain trails of dirt and gravel on the training lands of Fort Indiantown Gap. The course start point elevation is 500.77' and climbs to 1239.43' on Second Mountain of the Appalachian Mountain Range; low point elevation is 484.28' and is within the first mile of the course.

Bibs will be provided at check-in. Bibs must be always displayed on your back and visible for safety purposes. Bibs are required to be on the courses. Those found on the courses without the proper event bib will be removed.

Packet Pickup will be Friday 18 Sep 4:30-7:00PM at the Community Club on Fisher Ave and the day of the event starting at 5:30AM.

T-shirts will be sold separately and can be purchased at the link below. *T-shirt’s must be ordered by Sunday, August 30 at 11:59pm to pick up the day of or have delivered for a fee the week of the race. Store will re-open 1 Sept 2026 for t-shirt purchases for delivery only after the 19 Sept race.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A T-SHIRT

While a donation is not required to participate, registration is a must.

Pets are not permitted. Exceptions are made for working service dogs with proper licenses, leashes and vaccinations.

Personal drones are not authorized on the installation, offenders will be removed from the installation by security personnel.

**Valid ID will be required to enter Fort Indiantown Gap Base.

This 5K fun run/walk is being held in memory of Max Schollenberger, a 12-year-old Annville resident, who died after experiencing horrendous abuse and neglect. His death rocked the community and galvanized residents to do something substantive to honor Max and ensure he is remembered. This race provides an opportunity to help heal the community and to support The UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA, an organization whose sole purpose is to treat children who have experienced abuse.

This is not a timed event. The focus of the run is to honor and remember Max.