Boston Trail 1/2 Marathon and 5k Run/Walk
Event summary
As you lace up your running shoes, you'll be greeted with the thrill of competition, camaraderie, and the chance to earn a medal in both races. Look out for pacers from Marathon Pacing, who will guide you through the 1/2 Marathon, helping you achieve your personal best! This event not only offers a fantastic race experience but also supports the Mon Yough Trail Council in their mission to maintain and enhance the trails we cherish. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit while contributing to the upkeep of our beloved trails!
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
THE COURSE WILL OFFICIALLY CLOSE AT 1 PM. NO SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THAT TIME. LOCATION Start and finish are at the Boston Trailhead of the Youghiogheny River Trail, part of the Great Allegheny Passage. The trailhead is located at 1902 Donner Street, Elizabeth Township, PA 15135 (GPS Coordinates 40 18.6482 N 79 49.6905 W). From Route 30 follow Route 48 South, or from Route 51, follow Route 48 North. PARKING There is limited parking at the Boston Trailhead. Participants may instead park at the Boston Spectrum and walk up the trail to the start line. The Spectrum is located at 6001 Smithfield Street, Elizabeth Township. If you are using a GPS be sure to use the coordinates 40 18.7975 N 79 49.3278 W. Using the address will take you to the wrong location. COURSE The course is a level, crushed limestone surface, USA Track & Field certified, with marked miles. Aid stations will be located along the course and will provide basic first aid, water and Gatorade. EMS will be onsite for medical emergencies. TIMING and RESULTS Racers will be Championchip timed by Runners High and results posted on www.runhigh.com. The MarathonPacing.com Pace Team will be back to pace runners in the 1/2 Marathon. AWARDS Medals will be awarded the top three overall and age group finishers, men and women. An open division will award medals for the top three finishers and will include those who identify as nonbinary or prefer not to select gender. Finisher medals will be given to those completing the 1/2 Marathon. EVENT SHIRTS All Half Marathon participants registered by midnight Sunday, March 17 will receive a long-sleeved technical fiber t-shirt. 5K participants registered by midnight Sunday, March 17 will receive a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt. Shirts will not be available for participants registering after Sunday, March 17, 2024. ACTIVITIES Music, food, and refreshments will be provided following the race. WEATHER Races will take place rain or shine. There is no rain date. If safety reasons necessitate a cancellation, notification will be posted on our web site by 5:00 a.m. Runner belongings can be stored at the trailhead during the event.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
THE COURSE WILL OFFICIALLY CLOSE AT 1 PM. NO SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THAT TIME. LOCATION Start and finish are at the Boston Trailhead of the Youghiogheny River Trail, part of the Great Allegheny Passage. The trailhead is located at 1902 Donner Street, Elizabeth Township, PA 15135 (GPS Coordinates 40 18.6482 N 79 49.6905 W). From Route 30 follow Route 48 South, or from Route 51, follow Route 48 North. PARKING There is limited parking at the Boston Trailhead. Participants may instead park at the Boston Spectrum and walk up the trail to the start line. The Spectrum is located at 6001 Smithfield Street, Elizabeth Township. If you are using a GPS be sure to use the coordinates 40 18.7975 N 79 49.3278 W. Using the address will take you to the wrong location. COURSE The course is a level, crushed limestone surface, USA Track & Field certified, with marked miles. Aid stations will be located along the course and will provide basic first aid, water and Gatorade. EMS will be onsite for medical emergencies. TIMING and RESULTS Racers will be Championchip timed by Runners High and results posted on www.runhigh.com. The MarathonPacing.com Pace Team will be back to pace runners in the 1/2 Marathon. AWARDS Medals will be awarded the top three overall and age group finishers, men and women. An open division will award medals for the top three finishers and will include those who identify as nonbinary or prefer not to select gender. Finisher medals will be given to those completing the 1/2 Marathon. EVENT SHIRTS All Half Marathon participants registered by midnight Sunday, March 17 will receive a long-sleeved technical fiber t-shirt. 5K participants registered by midnight Sunday, March 17 will receive a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt. Shirts will not be available for participants registering after Sunday, March 17, 2024. ACTIVITIES Music, food, and refreshments will be provided following the race. WEATHER Races will take place rain or shine. There is no rain date. If safety reasons necessitate a cancellation, notification will be posted on our web site by 5:00 a.m. Runner belongings can be stored at the trailhead during the event.
Entries closed9:15 AM EDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
Pacers from Marathon Pacing http://marathonpacing.com/boston.phpwill participate in the 1/2 Marathon.
The Mon Yough Trail Council (MYTC) hosts this race. It raises necessary funds for trail maintenance and upkeep throughout the year. The MYTC is one of a network of all-volunteer trail councils that exist along the GAP specifically to keep the trail open and accessible for all.
Location
Boston Trailhead, 1902 Donner Street, Elizabeth Township, 15135, PA, United States
Boston Trail 1/2 Marathon and 5k Run/Walk
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