Event Description
The Old Turnpike Half Marathon takes place at the one-of-a-kind Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike! Featured in a movie, once billed as the “World’s Greatest Highway”, and surrounded by the stunning scenery of Buchanan State Forest and the Allegheny Mountain Range, this half marathon is a must! Run through the 1.26 mile long Sideling Hill tunnel and the kilometer-long Rays Hill tunnel.
30 Minute Window Start:
All participants will have the option to start their race at any point from 8:00 am to 8:30 am in order to aid social distancing. The start will be chip timed so there is no penalty to starting later. All results will be based on net (chip) time.
Restrooms & Aid Stations:
- Portable restrooms will be placed in the Cove Valley Travel Plaza parking lot and along the course.
- Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.
Race Parking:
- Available at the Cove Valley Travel Plaza alongside the Old PA Turnpike. The start & finish line is less than 200 meters from this parking lot.
Packet Pickup:
- Friday May 27: 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Express Breezewood (16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA 15533)
- Saturday May 28: 6:45 - 8:20 AM at the Start/Finish area (3005 Pump Station Road, Waterfall, PA 16689)
Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Open & Masters Finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. There will be no in-person award ceremony. All awards will be mailed.
