MIFFLINBURG, PA-- Camp Mount Luther will be holding a 5- and 10- kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday, September 2, 2023. This is an entry-level trail race on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. The start time for the race is 9:00 a.m. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5k or 10K (a double loop of the 5K) run.
Registration is $35. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Shower facilities are available after the race. All miles for the course will be marked, and there is one water stop on the course. There will also be a Kids Fun Run! The age groups are 6 and under and 7 – 10. Special awards will be presented to every participant in the fun run. Again, this year there will be a one-mile fun walk! Same registration fees and amenities apply. Walk will be on a dirt road. Timing will be electronically done. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Mifflinburg/DandelionRun5k10kTrailRace. You must be registered by midnight, August 14 to receive a hoodie! There will be an awards ceremony following the races.
The Dandelion Run, begun in 2002, is organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg. It was named in honor and memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley, Jr., former Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Glenn’s favorite “flower” was the dandelion. Heasley’s widow, Shirley, is also involved in the planning of the race. A flyer/bulletin insert is available here: https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Dandelion-Run-Flyer.pdf
Mount Luther, located five miles west of Mifflinburg off Route 45, is a Christian church camp that runs year-round outdoor ministry programming, including an eight-week summer camp. The camp is affiliated with the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp strives to provide resources and experiences in faith formation, worship, recreation, and intentional Christian community for all ages. In addition, the camp facilities are available for retreats and other meetings for church, community, and civic groups during the non-summer months. The site is used as the Outdoor Education Center for the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. The camp serves people in Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties. For more information on any of Camp Mount Luther’s programs call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or visit www.campmountluther.org.
Chad Hershberger, Executive Director at (570) 922-1587
Joel Heasley, Race Coordinator at (570) 765-0267
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