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Pennsylvania > The Dam Half
Mifflinburg,
PA
Date
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Event
Details
A challenging half-marathon trail race complete
with downed trees, rocks, muddy surfaces, tree stumps and roots, and
wild forest creatures, the race known as The Dam Half gets its name
from the dam in the center of R.B. Winter State Park where the race
takes place, just outside the town of Mifflinburg in central
Pennsylvania. Open to runners only, the event welcomed more than 150
participants for the 2007 running of the race, which organizers say "is
sure to leave your legs screaming for mercy" thanks to the 2,000 feet
of elevation gain.
The terrain for the course is a variety of single- and double-track
trails through the park and the nearby environs, and offers a daunting
challenge for runners at all skill levels -- but also views of the
gorgeous scenery of R.B. Winter park. Open to visitors year-round, the
650-acre park is nestled within Pennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Forest,
and is surrounded by rocky mountain ridges as well as pine and oak
forests.
Race
Weather & Climate
While October weather conditions tend to be mild to even cool in the
Mifflinburg area, the 2007 running of the race was "hot enough for a
July day," said the race organizers. Temperatures during the month
average between 66°F and 39°F, while rainfall averages
about 3.4 inches for the month.
Fees
$25 for pre-registered runners
$35 on the day of the race
Registration
You can register for the The Dam Half by downloading and mailing in this printable form.
Website
www.damhalf.com
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