Frick Summer Trail Race Series Presented by Paper + Dirt

Location

Race will start on the grassy area inside the Homewood Cemetery off of Edgerton Avenue and the top of Tranquil Trail.

Description

We are super excited to announce the start of the Frick Summer Trail Series launching in July 2024. Races are held four consecutive Wednesday evenings: July 17th, July 24th, July 31st and August 7th. Individual races cost $20 or $25 depending on when you register, but we offer multi-race discounts. 25% off when signing up for the full four race series. That's $60 for all four races.You may also do walk-up registration in-person on race day for $25 cash or credit card from 5pm to 6:15pm.

Full race details and logistics available as a Google Doc here.

All races start at 6:30pm. Each week we start and finish from the grassy area in between the Reynolds Street Gatehouse Entrance and the Frick Park Lawn Bowling Courts. 7300 Reynolds Street is the Lawn Bowling Courts address and most accurate one to use for GPS.

Races will take place rain or shine. Any decision to cancel due to dangerous weather (thunder/lighting) and/or air quality issues will be announced in the afternoon the day of the race. We will post updates through email, Paper + Dirt website/social media and updates on the RunSignUp page.

Each race will be 5-6 miles in distance. We will post the exact routes within each race's registration page and email out to all participants beforehand.

• RACE # 1 and 4 will follow roughly the same route, allowing runners to measure up the final week against their first week's time. Designed by Chas Wagner.
• RACE # 2, designed by Kevin Tucker and lead of 3 Roc's Adventure Racing Team, will be Orienteering-specific. Think check points and scavenger-hunt vibes.
• RACE 3: HILLS HILLS HILLS - COURSE BY XANDER ZINSMAIER. Not for the faint of heart or exertion. Xander will be having you climb and then climb some more. Not many PR's this week, but certainly good for marathon and ultra training! Approx. 6 miles.
• RACE 4: 5.34 miles and 642 feet of climb on mainly double-track trails. Designed by Chas Wagner. Route here.
   

Race Day Logistics

• Bib pickup and bag check: 
  • Takes place at Paper + Dirt shop (7105 Reynolds Street) from 5pm-615pm.
  • Takes place from starting line tent near the Reynolds Street Gatehouse Entrance from 615pm onwards
• Restrooms
  
  • Port-a-john near the Frick Lawn Bowling Club courts
  • Indoor restroom on Frick Museum grounds
  • Restroom at Paper + Dirt until 6pm
• Aid Station
  • Located in the Hollow at the intersection of Falls Ravine Trail and Tranquil Trail. By the bike tool station and Falls Ravine shelter.

Race Offerings

Bibs and timing are offered by Miles of Smiles Racing. An aid station with water and snacks will be located in the hollow. Prizes will be eligible for top participants after each race. T-shirts will be an add-on purchase at checkout starting in July and on race day for a discount price to all participants.

Prizes

Top 3 male and female finishers each race receive a $25, $20 and $15 gift card to Pro Bike + Run.

Any participants that complete all 4 races will receive a prize TBD, but should be a goodie!

Parking

CAR PARKING
1) Reynolds Street, anywhere between South Lang Avenue and Carnegie Place

2) South Homewood Avenue, between Penn Avenue and Homewood Cemetery Gates.

3) Edgerton Avenue, between Homewood Cemetery Gates and South Dallas Avenue
 
 
BIKE PARKING
1) There are three bike racks on Reynolds Street where South Lexington Street ends at Frick Park. Super close to the finish line.

2) Frick Museum Parking Lot on Reynolds Street also has 4 bike racks.