Gretna Gritty Fall 2025 - 5k Mud Run Fundraiser

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Lebanon, Pennsylvania
  • Price $30.00 - $75.00
  • Races 14 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 12th Annual Gretna Gritty Fall 2025! Taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the scenic Lebanon area, this exciting 5k mud run fundraiser promises a thrilling experience for participants of all ages. Navigate through over 20 challenging obstacles set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Gretna's rugged terrain, where balance, brawn, and bravery will be put to the test. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual walker, this event is designed to be inclusive and fun for everyone.

Don't miss the chance for the little ones to join in on the action with the "Nitty Gritty" fun run, a 1.3-mile course tailored for kids aged 5-11. All participants will enjoy a delicious lunch, receive medals, and take home a commemorative Gretna Gritty t-shirt, creating memories that will last a lifetime. With a goal to raise $50,000 to support the mission of Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, this event is not just about the race, but also about making a positive impact in the community. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

We are beyond excited to open registration for the 12th Annual Gretna Gritty!

Join us for Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center's 12th annual 5k mud run fundraiser with 20+ obstacles in the beautiful, rugged terrain of the Mt. Gretna area. During our first ever "Fall Gritty", participants can expect to encounter challenges of balance, brawn, bravery, buffoonery, and more! With hilly terrain and challenges new and old - the Gritty has something for everyone. This event allows you to challenge yourself as much as you want, so walking is also welcomed. In addition to the Gretna Gritty, we also host the "Nitty Gritty" kids (5-11 years old) fun run, which gets kids in on the action with a 1.3-mile fun run. All Gritty and Nitty Gritty runners can expect lunch, medals, adventures, a sweet Gretna Gritty t-shirt*, and memories to last a lifetime!

We plan to have an AMAZING EVENT with the BEST COURSE around & RAISE $50,000! Proceeds for this event, excluding participation costs, will directly support the ministry of Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center. "God's Place Apart - Transforming Lives." You can learn more about us here. [https://gretnaglen.org/about-us/mission-vision/]

*Participants registered prior to August 30th will receive the t-shirt size ordered - participants registered on 8-30 or after will be able to choose from select sizes on a first come first serve basis.

Races

  • Competitive Wave 8:00 AM Individuals

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.00

    The Competitive Waves will happen first thing in the morning, with two waves at 8:00 AM for ALL INDIVIDUAL RUNNERS and 8:10 AM FOR ALL TEAMS. If the 8:10 Team Wave has more than 12 full teams, we will split into two waves to prevent excess bottle-necking. Expect a rugged 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who want to be professionally chip timed, and/ or have interest in competing. This year we will award top 3 overall males, and females, as well as have recognition for age bracket winners (online and posted at event). Competitive runners will have to complete obstacles or do burpees to make up for missed obstacles. All finishers receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team size for this race is 4 people. No more, no less, but you are welcome to sign up as two separate teams. This is to provide consistency for timers and allow for us to come up with a best overall "cumulative" score. Teams that win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place will not qualify for individual winnings, and will wait longer for a separate team winner announcement. Anyone who chooses to run competitive waves, but not compete for prizes will have the option of disqualifying themselves (so as to avoid burpees). This is a good option for someone who is solely interested in being chip timed, or prefers one of the earliest heats. Every runner in these waves will be chip timed, and have to pay the chip timed (competitive) rate.
  • Competive Wave 8:10 AM Teams

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:10AM EDT)

    $75.00

    The Competitive Waves will happen first thing in the morning, with two waves at 8:00 AM for ALL INDIVIDUAL RUNNERS and 8:10 AM FOR ALL TEAMS. If the 8:10 Team Wave has more than 12 full teams, we will split into two waves to prevent excess bottle-necking. Expect a rugged 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who want to be professionally chip timed, and/ or have interest in competing. This year we will award top 3 overall males, and females, as well as have recognition for age bracket winners (online and posted at event). Competitive runners will have to complete obstacles or do burpees to make up for missed obstacles. All finishers receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team size for this race is 4 people. No more, no less, but you are welcome to sign up as two separate teams. This is to provide consistency for timers and allow for us to come up with a best overall "cumulative" score. Teams that win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place will not qualify for individual winnings, and will wait longer for a separate team winner announcement. Anyone who chooses to run competitive waves, but not compete for prizes will have the option of disqualifying themselves (so as to avoid burpees). This is a good option for someone who is solely interested in being chip timed, or prefers one of the earliest heats. Every runner in these waves will be chip timed, and have to pay the chip timed (competitive) rate.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 8:30 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 8:45 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:45AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 9:00 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 9:15 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 9:30 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 9:45 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 10:00 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 10:15 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (10:15AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 10:30 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 10:45 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (10:45AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Non-Competitive Wave 11:00 AM

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $60.00

    The Non Competitive Waves are our most versatile option with wave starts from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Participants will run the same trail as the Competitive runners with 5k of Mud, Fire, Tires, Nets, Cold Water, and more! This event is for people 12+ who are interested in a non competitive, non timed, "all the mess with half the stress" opportunity. All runners receive a sweet Gretna Gritty T-shirt, medals, lunch, and bragging rights. Team sizes for the non-competitive run are unlimited, so you can invite your friends, family, youth group, and co-workers to join you on the fun! Sign up today! We will be clearing the course this year at 12:30pm - our average runner takes just over an hour to finish but if you'd like more time to be safe - please sign up to be earlier in the day.
  • Nitty Gritty - Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    This event is a blast for the kiddos! Bring your kids (ages 5-11) and they'll enjoy 1.3 miles of fun and mud that they'll remember for the rest of their lives! Every child who runs the Nitty Gritty will receive a Gretna Gritty T-shirt, lunch, caked on mud, and smiles for the whole ride home! There are no set wave times for the Nitty Gritty. Just show up any time between 9:00 am and 11:30 am. Children are allowed to do multiple loops. **Parents may run alongside the Gritty, but know that we will have staff at every element, and keeping kids safe is what we do best at Gretna Glen. *This event is not timed, or competitive.

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Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, 87 Old Mine Rd., Lebanon, 17042, PA, United States

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