In Summary:

• At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.
• A 10K, half-marathon or 26-mile options. Both are more technical (rocky) than our little sister, the Dirty Kiln Trail Race.
• Lodging packages available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, wake up feet from the start and finish.
• SWAG: Due to COVID-19, we are completely re-thinking our swag package. We are doing this to minimize contact between volunteers and participants and reduce expenses if the race is cancelled. Stay tuned to the items we will have for you. We do know that we will include an Allegheny Trailrunners tube bandanna.
• Post-race food and beer tasting is included with the entry fee.

Quick takeaways:

• 10K course: By far the most challenging 10K in Pennsylvania (based on average finish times and overall winning times). Two major climbs give you 1495 feet of climbing. There is one aid station at the base of the first climb called Throat Punch Hill at 3.5 miles.
• Half-marathon course: We are taking the marathon course and cutting it in half but keeping some of the fun and sufferfest in with 3010+ feet of climbing on the 13.12 mile course! There are three aid stations and a six 1/2-hour time limit. There are 3 Aid Stations: At Chappelle’s Field (Mile 4.6); At Ravens Rest (Mile 7.2); At Heavens Hairpin (Mile 11.1). Cut-offs: Ravens Rest at 4 hours (@1:00 pm) and Heavens Hairpin at 6 hours (@3:00pm) and the time limit to finish is 6.5 hours.
• Mountain Marathon: For mountain-goats, this course has broken the will of many as you repeatedly ascend one of the highest peaks in the Central Alleghenies – finishing with almost 6,500 feet of climbing on your legs. There are 6 Aid Stations: At Pavia (Mile 7) Chappelle’s Field at 10.5 miles, Raven’s Rest at 13.1 miles, Heavens Hairpin at 18.3, Quitters Row at 20.3 miles and Throat Punch at 23.3 miles. You have 9 hours to complete the race with cut-off at 5 hours (1pm) at Raven’s Rest; 7 hours (3pm) at Heavens Hairpin and 7.5 hours (3:30pm) at Quiters Row. You need to finish the race by 5pm.

Start/Finish Address: 1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg, Pennsylvania 16625.  Bib pickup begins at ONE HOUR prior to each race.

No same-day signups for this event. REGISTRATION ENDS SEPT. 4TH AT NOON.