Boston Trail Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

If you dream of running the Boston Marathon – but a trip to Massachusetts isn’t in your immediate future – Jefferson Regional Medical Center presents the next best thing: the Boston Trail Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk!

Scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2013 in “little Boston,” Elizabeth Township, this event promises to be a lot of fun – and a healthy way to spend a Saturday morning. Whether you’re training to run in the Pittsburgh Marathon or getting together with a group of walking buddies, this event is for you.

The Half-Marathon starts at 9 a.m.; the 5K start is at 9:15 a.m. The event benefits the Yough River Trail.  Races will be ChampionChip timed, recorded and posted by The Runner’s High at www.runhigh.com.  Registrations accepted until April 12, 2013.

Event Details

Location:
Start and finish at the Boston Trail Head.
1902 Donner Street
Elizabeth Twp, PA 15135
(GPS: 40 18.6482 N 79 4.6905 W)

Course:
The trail features level crushed limestone surface.  It is USA Track and Field Certified with marked miles.

Awards:
Top 3 Overall and Age Group, Male and Female.  FInisher medals will be given to all Half-Marathon participants that cross the finish line.

Timing and Results:
Races will be ChampionChip timed, recorded and posted by The Runner’s High at www.runhigh.com.  The MarathonPacing.com Pace Team will pace runners in the Half-Marathon.  See MarathonPacing.com for more information.

Weather:
Races will take place rain or shine.  There is no rain date.   Cancellation for safety reasons will be posted online by 5:00 a.m.

Race Activities:
Music, Food and Drink.  Pre- and post-race stretching will be provided by Jefferson Regional Medical Center physical therapists.

Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be located every 2 miles and will provide basic first aid, Gatorade and water.  EMS will be onsite for medical emergencies.

Parking:
Parking at the Trail Head is limited; runners should instead park at the Spectrum.  6001 Smithfield Street, Elizabeth Twp, PA 15135 and wlak to the start lines.

Registration fees: 

• Now through April 1
  
  • Half Marathon: $35
  • 5K: $20
• April 2-12th
  
  • Half Marathon: $40
  • 5K: $25
• Registration closes April 12th

Half-marathon participants who register by April 1 will receive a long-sleeved technical fiber t-shirt.  5K participants who register by April 1 will receive a short sleeved cotton t-shirt.