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Enjoy a peaceful walk with charming neighborhoods, quiet parks, and tree-lined streets, offering a friendly small-town atmosphere and a relaxing place to stretch your legs.
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Brenda Weirich Memorial Walk
Year Round Walk
SN: 130546 - 2026 / Y3018
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: 24/7
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Manchester, Pennsylvania
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
New Directions for 2026 will still harken back to the route laid out by Brenda Weirich several years ago, guiding walkers through the heart of Mt. Wolf and Manchester, PA. These two neighboring boroughs in northeastern York County share a deep sense of history and community pride, making them a perfect pairing for a leisurely yet engaging walk. Manchester, originally settled in the mid-1700s, grew as an agricultural hub before becoming a small industrial town, with historic homes and churches reflecting its rich past. Mt. Wolf, incorporated in 1910, owes much of its early growth to the railroad and the entrepreneurial spirit of George H. Wolf, whose lumber, coal, and grain business was central to the town's identity. Today, both towns maintain their small-town charm with quiet residential streets, welcoming parks, and well-preserved architecture that hints at their storied beginnings. The 2026 route will weave together these elementspassing historic landmarks, shady tree-lined lanes, and pockets of local charactercreating a walk that is as much about connecting with the past as it is about enjoying the present. Whether you're a longtime participant or a first-time visitor, this year's walk promises a thoughtful blend of nostalgia and fresh perspectives, celebrating the enduring spirit of Mt. Wolf and Manchester while honoring the vision that inspired the route years ago.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 11(2A)km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: No |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
The trail is not suitable for wheelchairs due to the lack of cut outs on sidewalks along busy roads. The trail is suitable for strollers with large wheels but expect to have some difficulty.****Start box is on the front porch of Brooks Huff Tires and is accessible 24/7. As they have a small parking lot, if walking during the week, please park in the shopping center parking lot directly next to the McDonalds.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
95 Sunset Drive, Manchester, PA 17345 ****From I-83 (north of York), take the PA-238 E exit (exit 24) towards Emigsville. Take a right off the exit and proceed to the 2nd left. Turn left on N George Street/PA-181. Go 2.4 miles to Sunset Drive (McDonald's is on the corner.) Turn right and make a right into the Good Year parking lot just behind McDonald's. The walk box is under the bench on the front porch of the business.
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95 Sunset Drive, Manchester, PA 17345 |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)
Event website: www.ywrw.org
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