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SANCTION: The event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). Participation in this event counts for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards. IVV Award Books will be available at the Start/Finish area for $5.00.
START POINT: Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown Pa 17022. Follow the written directions and map to the Startpoint on the campus. There is plenty of FREE parking.
STARTING TIMES AND DATE: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2009. Start anytime between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, finish by 4:00 PM.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 10K trail is located entirely within the boundaries of the Masonic Village and is rated 2. It is on paved trails, roadways, and natural surfaces. Several steps make the trails unacceptable to wheelchairs. Large wheel jogging- type strollers should be OK.
DISCLAIMER: The Penn Dutch Pacers cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, damage, accidents or injuries of any kind at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors to make the event safe, enjoyable and memorable for everyone.
CONDITIONS: Littering is forbidden along the trail. Pets are welcome and must be leashed at all times. Also all local ordinances requiring cleaning up after your pets must be followed. All participants must carry a validated Start Card. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.
ELIGIBILITY: All are welcome to participate but must register at the start. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless participating with an organized and supervised youth group.
AWARD: The award is a full color embroidered patch as pictured on the front of this brochure which depicts the (insert description of the patch here) on the campus of Masonic Village.
REGISTRATION: Every participant must register and carry a Start Card.
- Participation only, without IVV Credit, is $2.00, children 12 and under may participate for free.
- The fee for IVV credit is $3.00
- Credit & award $7.00 pre-registered and $8.00 day of event.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and hard candy will be available at the check points. Snack food, cookies, etc along with a menu of hot food will be available at the start point.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: DonYoung • (717) 656-6873, flydlyoung@aol.com
Barry Weatherholtz • (717) 625-3533, barrynbarb@dejazzd.com

From the North: Take Routes 11 & 15 South to I-81. Follow I-81 North to I-83 South to I-283 South. Take the last exit off this road before entering the Turnpike, onto Route 283 East toward Lancaster. Travel east on Route 283 for approximately 18 miles to the Elizabethtown/Hershey exit. Take Route 743 South. Turn left onto Route 230. Turn right onto High Street. Continue one mile, pass under the railroad bridge, turn left onto Masonic Drive. ** Continue to the Masonic Village entrance, turn right onto Freemasons Drive and then first right at Eden View Drive toward farm market. Proceed ¾ mile and watch for start/parking sign.
From Hershey: Take Route 743 South. Turn left onto Route 230. Turn right onto High Street. Continue one mile, pass under the railroad bridge, turn left onto Masonic Drive. Continue from ** above.
From the PA Turnpike Traveling East: Take Exit 247. Follow Route 283 East to the Elizabethtown/Hershey exit. Take Route 743 South. Turn left onto Route 230. Turn right onto High Street. Continue one mile, pass under the railroad bridge, turn left onto Masonic Drive. Continue from ** above.
From the PA Turnpike Traveling West: Take Exit 286. Follow Route 222 South to Route 30 West. Follow signs onto Route 283 West to the Elizabethtown/Rheems exit. Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road. Turn right onto Route 230. Turn left onto West Bainbridge Street. Continue one mile, pass under the railroad bridge and turn right onto Masonic Drive. Continue from ** above.
From Lancaster: Take Route 283 West to the Elizabethtown/Rheems exit. Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road. Turn right onto Route 230 West. Turn left onto West Bainbridge Street. Continue one mile, pass under the railroad bridge, and turn right onto Masonic Drive. Continue from ** above.
From York: Take Route 30 East to the Columbia exit. Take Route 441 North to Bainbridge. Turn right onto Route 241. After approximately five miles, turn left onto Masonic Drive. Continue from ** above.
Directions to E-town • Masonic Village Start