Head for the Hills 5K Trail Run/Walk & Family Fun Run/Walk at YMCA Camp Tippecanoe

Our trail race is a challenging run that takes you around our 1100 rolling acres of Harrison County, along the shores of Lake Clendening, utilizing wooded hiking trails, single track and open fields that have been used by campers since 1958! The route is about 98% off-road. Participants will receive unique camp-related shirts (*shirt not guaranteed if registering after 9/4/16), swag and finisher’s medals!

The camp’s activity areas are the highlights of the 5K. The Main Lodge is the backdrop of the starting line. Racers will run Thunder Mountain Nature Trail, by the horse stables, down Fire Fox Ridge, by the waterfront and swimming area, and Chapel Rock. Bear Cave Trail takes you past Counselor Point, and then connects to beautiful Sassafras Pass, through the cabins of the West Village, and past the archery range. Participants finish near the pavilion, where runners will enjoy refueling snacks and hydration, and the award presentation (standard OCS age-groups, and overall awards.)

See Trail Map and Elevations below.

Our Family Fun Trail Run/Walk follows the first .75 miles of the 5K route on Thunder Mountain Nature Trail and finishes near the pavilion. Non-participating friends and/or family will be able to cheer on participants at the start and finish! The route is about 98% off-road. Participants will receive unique camp-related bandanna and swag.

See Trail Map and Elevations below.

Individuals wishing to volunteer for the event should register here and will be contacted by a member of the race committee for further information.