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Pennsylvania > Hands-on House Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Lancaster, PA • Saturday, September 28, 2013 • Course Map
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Nestled in the heart of the southeastern corner of the state, in what is known most famously as the Pennsylvania Dutch country, the town of Lancaster in 2013 plays host to the 10th annual Hands-on House Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, a road race sponsored by the local children's museum of the same name.
The area lives up to its billing with everything visitors might expect -- from covered bridges and horse-drawn carriages along scenic, winding roads to the markets and galleries along the area's historic streets and villages. Just over 860 runners and walkers crossed the finish line in both races combined at the event's 2012 running, including more than 450 finishers in the half marathon alone.
The 13.1-mile course for the race begins and ends at the Hands-on House Museum, and starts with a moderate uphill stretch for the first mile, followed by 4 miles of flat terrain over paved country roads. The course takes runners along several rural Dutch country roads, past a picturesque schoolhouse and through one of the area's signature covered bridges.
Around the midpoint of the race the course brings more challenging hills, quite a few of them matched by challenging downhill stretches. The final 4 to 5 miles of the race are comparatively flat, and the race finishes on a stretch of unpaved road leading up to Landis Valley Museum. There will be stations with water and diluted sports drinks. Goodies, fruit and pretzels will be provided at the finish.
Race Weather & Climate
Located just east of the Susquehanna River in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 70 miles west of Philadelphia, Lancaster typically sees September temperatures that average between 55°F and 76°F, while rainfall totals average just over 4.4 inches, making September the town's wettest month of the year.
On the day of the race (Sept. 28), the average low is 50°F and the average high is 72°F.
Course Map
View the race route map for the Hands-on House Half Marathon
Starting Time
9:00 AM
Fees
See race website
Registration
To reserve your spot in the early fall 2013 running of Lancaster's Hands-on House Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at Active.com.
Official Race Website
www.handsonhouserace.org
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