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Pennsylvania > IKEA Montour Trail Half Marathon
Pittsburgh, PA

Date

Saturday, September 6, 2008



Event Details

Run along a paved multi-use trail that once served as a railroad connecting Pittsburgh with nearby towns and cities, the IKEA Montour Trail Half-Marathon & 5K showcases this “rails to trails” recreational initiative that will eventually become part of a 400-mile trail system known as the Great Allegheny Passage, and will link the city by pedestrian trail with Washington, D.C.

Mostly flat, fast and scenic, the out-and-back race course starts at the Ikea in Robinson Township and follows a long downhill stretch toward the nearby town of Imperial, where runners reach the half-way turn-around. From there, participants return back to the trail (which features a crushed limestone surface) and continue running to the finish at Robinson Town Centre, including running through a tunnel along the way.

Just over 600 runners competed the half-marathon portion of the event in 2007, while 210 runners took part in the 5K events – including a 5K run and a 5K “fun walk.” All race proceeds go towards the maintenance and preservation of the Montour Trail.


Race Weather & Climate

The month of September tends to bring mild to warm weather to the Pittsburgh area, with temperatures that average between 53°F and 76°F. Rainfall is always a possibility, as precipitation averages about 3.13 inches for the month.


Fees

$28 for half-marathoners, if postmarked by Sept. 2
$35 after Sept. 2 through the day of the race

$22 for 5K runners ($15 for 5K walkers), if postmarked by Sept. 2
$30 after Sept. 2 through the day of the race


Registration

To register online for the Montour Trail Half Marathon, sign up online or fill out and mail in this downloadable application.


Website

www.montourtrail.org


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