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Ironton Rail Trail 5k

The IRT 5K will be held on the newly constructed 1.4 mile section of trail to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Ironton Rail Trail.

Ironton Rail Trail 5k Run/Walk – June 12, 2016 – 9:30am

Ironton Rail Trail, 3256 Levans Rd, Coplay, PA 18037

The IRT 5K Run/Walk will be held on the newly constructed 1.4 mile section of trail in North Whitehall Township to commemorate the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Ironton Rail-Trail. The 5K Run/Walk will be on a fine screening trail passing historical cement manufacturing buildings. The 1.4 mile trail extension achieves the goal of the IRT Master Plan of 9.2 miles total length. The Ironton Rail Road serviced the first high quality Iron and Portland Cement manufacturing companies in America, significantly contributing to the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800's. Price: $20 until 4/5; $25 until 5/15; $30 until 6/11; $40 race day.

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