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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
Map
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