Old Turnpike Half Marathon Pacers

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. 

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 June 7: 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Express Breezewood (16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA 15533)
• Saturday June 8: 6:45 - 8:00 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+.

Start time:

8:00 AM

Runners & Walkers welcome.