The Minty Miler
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the Minty Miler, a festive running celebration taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the charming town of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County! This family-friendly holiday running party invites participants of all ages to don their best holiday-themed attire and take on a unique challenge: a one-hour race where the goal is to cover as much distance as possible around a scenic .87-mile gravel loop at Penn Forest Park. With a total elevation gain/loss of 21 feet per lap, runners will enjoy a traffic-free course while soaking in the beautiful winter landscape.
The event kicks off at 1 PM and promises a delightful atmosphere filled with holiday spirit. Runners will have access to a well-stocked aid station featuring water, hot chocolate, snacks, and, of course, minty treats to fuel their journey. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes for participants ranging from 10 and under to 71 and above. Plus, register by December 2 to secure your custom Minty Miler T-shirt! Whether rain, snow, or shine, this event is set to be a memorable part of your holiday festivities, all while
The event kicks off at 1 PM and promises a delightful atmosphere filled with holiday spirit. Runners will have access to a well-stocked aid station featuring water, hot chocolate, snacks, and, of course, minty treats to fuel their journey. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes for participants ranging from 10 and under to 71 and above. Plus, register by December 2 to secure your custom Minty Miler T-shirt! Whether rain, snow, or shine, this event is set to be a memorable part of your holiday festivities, all while
Organiser's Description
THE MINTY MILER IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RUNNING PARTY! HOLIDAY THEMED ATTIRE IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT IS ENCOURAGED.
RACE FORMAT: 1 hour, accurately timed race. Run as far as you can in the 1 hour time limit. You must complete all laps for them to count. Any partially completed laps when time runs out will not be counted toward your total. You can stop at any point, but you must check in with the race director if you are stopping before the end of the time limit. The race will start promptly at 1pm and end at 2pm.
COURSE: Gravel path around the Penn Forest Park right outside of scenic Jim Thorpe. No traffic to contend with while running! The path is a closed .87 mile loop, with 21 ft of elevation gain/loss per lap.
AID: There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked up with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and of course, minty treats.
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP: Register by December 2 to get a custom minty miler tee-shirt. There will be same day registration from 12-1pm, with a shirt while supplies last.
AWARDS: Top Male and Female awards, as well as male and female age group awards for both runners and walkers. Age groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+
SWAG: A custom minty miler gear-type item, while supplies last, age group and overall winner awards, and a special mint inspired race ornament.
PROCEEDS: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Dimmick Memorial Library of Jim Thorpe
THIS EVENT IS RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
RACE FORMAT: 1 hour, accurately timed race. Run as far as you can in the 1 hour time limit. You must complete all laps for them to count. Any partially completed laps when time runs out will not be counted toward your total. You can stop at any point, but you must check in with the race director if you are stopping before the end of the time limit. The race will start promptly at 1pm and end at 2pm.
COURSE: Gravel path around the Penn Forest Park right outside of scenic Jim Thorpe. No traffic to contend with while running! The path is a closed .87 mile loop, with 21 ft of elevation gain/loss per lap.
AID: There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked up with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and of course, minty treats.
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP: Register by December 2 to get a custom minty miler tee-shirt. There will be same day registration from 12-1pm, with a shirt while supplies last.
AWARDS: Top Male and Female awards, as well as male and female age group awards for both runners and walkers. Age groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+
SWAG: A custom minty miler gear-type item, while supplies last, age group and overall winner awards, and a special mint inspired race ornament.
PROCEEDS: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Dimmick Memorial Library of Jim Thorpe
THIS EVENT IS RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
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