Sat, Oct 24, 2026

The Trestle Bridge Run

Conestoga, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

6 Miles

Entry is $40 now and rises to $50 after Sep 10, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Trestle Bridge Run

The course runs along the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail and finishes by crossing the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge over the Conestoga River. The bridge is the centerpiece, a tall iron structure that feels genuinely different from a typical road finish. Runners are bussed one-way to the start, so the route is point-to-point, ending back at Safe Harbor Park.

Bib pickup opens the morning of the race at Safe Harbor Park near the bridge and closes before the buses depart for the start line, so arriving early matters. After finishing, there are snacks and beverages at the park. A kids' run across the bridge runs separately, starting a little after the main race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6 Miles · 2025 results

29finishers

38:15winner

58:39median

1:36:56cutoff

Top 3: Paul Davey (38:15) · Matthew Eutsey (44:37) · Patti Weaver (50:15)

The Trestle Bridge Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6 Miles10/24/2026 10:00$40

Trestle Bridge Kids Run10/24/2026 10:30Free

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Common Questions About the The Trestle Bridge Run

Will I finish last at the Trestle Bridge Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6 Miles field finished slower than 58:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:36:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Trestle Bridge Run a good first 6 Miles?

It is a small race (29 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Trestle Bridge Run?

The 6 Miles winner ran 38:15 while the median finisher took 58:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.