YMCA Trails and Tails 5k

Join the Bob Hoffman Dover Branch YMCA for a fun, family and furry-friend trail running and walking event!
7:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:30 a.m. - Costume Competition
8:50 a.m. - Costume Awards
9:00 a.m. - Furry Scurry Fun Run
     9:00 a.m. - Kiddos aged 3-5 years - .25 miles
     9:05 a.m. - Kiddos aged 6 - 8 years - .5 miles
     9:10 a.m. - Kiddos aged 9 - 12 years - .5 miles
9:30 a.m. - 5K Race start
10:45 a.m. - 5K Awards

COURSE
The race begins at the edge of the Pinchot Conewago Day Use parking lot. The trail route progresses from Oak to Pinchot to Old Farm, ending on the Lakeside Trail. The trail surface includes rocks, grass, tree roots, stone and potentially mud. The width of the trail varies along the course.

WATER STATIONS
Water stations for furry-friends and humans are located near the race start and finish. Two additional stations are located on the trail near miles 1 and 2.

AWARDS
Overall (male and female) top three finishers.

COSTUME COMPETITION
Winner and Runner Up awards in the following categories: Best Couple, Most Colorful, Biggest Pet, Smallest Pet, Animal Replication and Sports/Fitness Fan.

FURRY SCURRY
Youth participants are encouraged to wear animal costumes for the running event. Every runner will receive a finisher medal.  Register online, at the YMCA or at the day of the event.  

FURRY-FRIEND REQUIREMENTS
All pets must be licensed and current with immunizations. Proof of rabies vaccination is required at packet pick-up. All pets must be leashed and controlled by their human running companion. Leash length may not exceed 6 feet.

PET RESCUE
The YMCA believes that working with other non-profit organizations makes our community stronger.  Click the donate button on RunSignUp to donate to our partner animal rescue organizations.  Several Rescue organizations will be hosting adoption events during our race.  Check our facebook even page for updates!