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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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