Length: 8,000 meters (college men) / 5,000 meters (college women/boys' and girls' high school)
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Since 2011, Lebanon Valley College cross country has called Lebanon's Union Canal Tunnel Park home. The fan-friendly loop course has two circuits for the women's 5K and three for the men's 8K. Both run along the picturesque Union Canal on each loop, before turning in for a dramatic finish between a natural chute of trees.
The course is in an easy-to-access location just off of Rt. 422 between the city of Lebanon and LVC's campus. The Lebanon Valley Mall, which can provide overflow parking during meets, is located just a few blocks south of the finish line, and there are dozens of dining options within a five-minute drive.
Established in 1950, historic Union Canal Tunnel Park includes 109 acres of meadows and woods surrounding the oldest transportation tunnel in the United States. The tunnel, built in 1827, is a National Historic Landmark that allows the Union Canal towpath to cut through Pansy Hill in the northern park of the park.
Driving Directions and Parking
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Parking: Team and spectator is available just south of the park, at Hershey’s 25th St. Warehouse (noted on course maps). Overflow parking is available two blocks further south (other side of the tunnel), at the rear of the Lebanon Valley Mall. Handicapped parking will be available at the “Staff Only” lot next to the pavilion.
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA-72: Take exit 266 toward PA-72/Lebanon/Lancaster, and turn left to get on PA-72 N/Lebanon Rd. Continue 7.6 miles and turn left onto Cumberland St. (422W). Turn right at 25th St. and proceed through the traffic light and tunnel, pass Hanford Dr. and turn left into Hershey’s Warehouse parking lot.
From I-81: Take exit 90 toward Fisher Ave, and turn left onto Fisher. Turn right toward PA-72 S and right again to take PA-72 S. Turn right at N. 10th St and then right onto Cumberland St. (422W). Turn right at 25th St. and proceed through the traffic light and tunnel, pass Hanford Dr. and turn left into Hershey’s Warehouse parking lot.
From I-78: Take exit 8 for US-22 W toward PA-343/Lebanon. Keep right and follow signs for Fredericksburg, then merge onto US-22 W. Turn left at PA-343, go 6.6 miles and turn right at Maple St., and left at N. 10th St. Turn right onto Cumberland St. (422W). Turn right at 25th St. and proceed through the traffic light and tunnel, pass Hanford Dr. and turn left into Hershey’s Warehouse parking lot.
From Points East via US-422: Enter Lebanon and drive through on Cumberland St. Turn right at 25th St. and proceed through the traffic light and tunnel, pass Hanford Dr. and turn left into Hershey’s Warehouse parking lot.
From Points West (including Harrisburg and I-83 via 581, and US-322) via US-422: Drive through Annville and Cleona, and then turn left at 25th St. and proceed through the traffic light and tunnel, pass Hanford Dr. and turn left into Hershey’s Warehouse parking lot.
***Note For Buses: Buses will not fit under the 25th St. tunnel. Instead, from US-422 turn onto North 16th Street and turn left onto Lehman Street. The main parking lot is located where Lehman meets 25th Street.
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