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Pennsylvania > Hands-on House Half Marathon
Lancaster,
PA
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Date
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Event
Details
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 2008 will plays host to the 5th annual Hands-on House Half
Marathon & 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.
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
Warm to mild weather conditions are the norm in the Lancaster area in
the early fall, as September temperatures average between 55°F
and 76°F. Come prepared for rain, as precipitation during the
month averages about 4.45 inches, making it the town's wettest month of
the year.
Fees
$35 for the half marathon
$15 for the 5K race
Registration
Registration for the 2008 running of the Hands-on House Half-Marathon
is not yet available. Check this space later for updates.
Website
www.redroseraces.com
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