Chambersburg is the county seat for Frankling County and has monuments honoring its citizens who fought in Revolutionary, Civil War, Spanish American, WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam wars.
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SN: 117034 - 2021 / Y0127
The event is closed
From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Start box available: 10-5 M,T,W,Th, Sat 10-5; Fri 10-6 Closed Sun
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Olympia Candy Kitchen, 43 S Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
The Chambersburg Ice Fest is normally held the last weekend of January.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Hours: M-Th, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm; closed Sun. Olympia Candy Kitchen often has extended hours the two weeks prior to holidays where candy is purchased (Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, etc). Please call 717-263-3282 for hours. **** There are two 5K trails.Either one can be done for 5K credit; both must be done for 10K credit. The 5K Ice Fest Trail covers the downtown area where the annual Ice Festival is held. It also includes part of the Chambersburg Rail Trail and the area about 1K north of the square. The 5K Southeast Trail, new for 2021, passes points of interest in the area east of Main St and south of Lincoln Way East. The WWI Doughboy Monument is one of the points of interest.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
43 S Main St. is the address for Olympia Candy Kitchen but park near CVS Pharmacy, 125 W Washington St. The walks include the distance between CVS Pharmacy and Olympia Candy Kitchen. From I-81, take Exit 16 (US 30 W, Lincoln Way), to downtown Chambersburg. After it becomes one-way, be in the left lane. Pass the water fountain at the square. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Franklin. Turn left at traffic light onto Loudon. Be in the right lane. Turn right into the large parking lot in front of CVS. Park uphill, next to the rail trail. Restrooms are in the right rear corner of CVS. Take your IVV books with you and turn left onto the rail trail. Cross and turn right onto Queen St. Go up the steps. If using a stroller or wheelchair, go a short distance on the rail trail and cross the wooden bridge. Go uphill across the parking lot and veer right to reach Queen St. Turn left onto Main St and go to the start at Olympia Candy Kitchen. Ask clerk for walk box.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Olympia Candy Kitchen, 43 S Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 |
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