THANK YOU!
A little wind and rain didn't stop over 170 in-person participants in both the 5K Fun Run & Half Marathon. Wow! I hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did! A special thanks to our amazing volunteers! A successful event would not be possible without them!
A few people asked about the history of Tell City Pretzel.
Famous Tell City Pretzels originated over 100 years ago, in 1858, when Casper Gloor, master baker from Switzerland, settled in Tell City, Indiana as a member of the Swiss Colonization Society. Gloor soon became known for the fine pretzel he baked from a secret recipe that he brought from Switzerland. Gloor never revealed his secret formula to anyone, but after his death in 1912, it passed to Alex Kessler who worked for Gloor for 17 years, becoming a master baker himself. In turn, the secret recipe passed to Alex Kessler's two sons upon his death and on to future owners over time. Except for a short period when production ceased, the famous Tell City Pretzels have been hand twisted and baked in the old fashioned manner…in strict accordance with the centuries-old formula that was responsible for the fine quality and taste that established their wide spread acceptance.
On July 2nd, 2009, Brad and Sandy purchased the assets of the famous Tell City Pretzels. The fine quality, unique taste and crunch of the pretzels is back again; however, the secret recipe remains a secret.
We LOVED reading your comments on the survey!
"Love running through Tell City; its a relaxing run, no pressure, fun"
"This was a great race with by far the best shirt I've ever received from a race in the past, not to mention a very reasonable price and super friendly volunteers on race day. Shout out to Lauren Goffinet who was able to get us a group rate for running with a co-worker who has cancer and was completing his first 5K ever!"
"Medal was absolutely awesome from a sentimental memory of the pretzel company. Great volunteers and course directions!!!"
Will you join us next year?
Mark your calendars for April 9th, 2022
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!
A little wind and rain didn't stop over 170 in-person participants in both the 5K Fun Run & Half Marathon. Wow! I hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did! A special thanks to our amazing volunteers! A successful event would not be possible without them!
A few people asked about the history of Tell City Pretzel.
Famous Tell City Pretzels originated over 100 years ago, in 1858, when Casper Gloor, master baker from Switzerland, settled in Tell City, Indiana as a member of the Swiss Colonization Society. Gloor soon became known for the fine pretzel he baked from a secret recipe that he brought from Switzerland. Gloor never revealed his secret formula to anyone, but after his death in 1912, it passed to Alex Kessler who worked for Gloor for 17 years, becoming a master baker himself. In turn, the secret recipe passed to Alex Kessler's two sons upon his death and on to future owners over time. Except for a short period when production ceased, the famous Tell City Pretzels have been hand twisted and baked in the old fashioned manner…in strict accordance with the centuries-old formula that was responsible for the fine quality and taste that established their wide spread acceptance.
On July 2nd, 2009, Brad and Sandy purchased the assets of the famous Tell City Pretzels. The fine quality, unique taste and crunch of the pretzels is back again; however, the secret recipe remains a secret.
We LOVED reading your comments on the survey!
"Love running through Tell City; its a relaxing run, no pressure, fun"
"This was a great race with by far the best shirt I've ever received from a race in the past, not to mention a very reasonable price and super friendly volunteers on race day. Shout out to Lauren Goffinet who was able to get us a group rate for running with a co-worker who has cancer and was completing his first 5K ever!"
"Medal was absolutely awesome from a sentimental memory of the pretzel company. Great volunteers and course directions!!!"
Will you join us next year?
Mark your calendars for April 9th, 2022
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!
