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Mon/Yough Trail Council Hosts Inaugural
1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

 

We invite you to join us on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 9:00 am for the Inaugural Dead Man's Hollow Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk.  This event will take place on the scenic "Boston Trail" section of the Mon/Yough Trail.  Both events are out and back style trail runs and will be fast due to the nice flat trail. 
  
This event will help us continue to update and expand the trail system along the rivers in our area and bring more awareness to the region of the great trail system we have in our backyard.
  
The trail organization is completely volunteer and they are non-profit, so any support of this event or the organization is greatly appreciated.  If you are already registered, remember to bring a friend and help us raise awareness.  If you are not registered for the event yet, then look below for details on how to join us.
  
We hope you will be there when our presenting sponsor, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, helps us kick the races off in style!
  
Questions, please feel free to call me.
  
Thanks,
  
Kevin Smith
Race Director
412-490-0881
 
Event Details:

 

Date:
Saturday, April 16, 2011


Time:
9:00 a.m. Half Marathon
9:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk


Post Race Activities:
Great Food, FUN, Music, Awards & Raffle Prizes


Awards: Half Marathon
Top 3 Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female
Age Groups - Top 3 Male & Female
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 60-64, 65-69, 70+


Awards: 5K Run/Walk
Top 3 Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female
Age Groups - Top 3 Male & Female
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 60-64, 65-69, 70+


Souvenir:
All Half-Marathon runners pre-registered by 4/2/2011 will receive a long sleeve technical fiber tee.

5K Runners receive a short-sleeve cotton tee.

Late registrants will receive shirts while supplies last, so register early, please!  We still have extras but register soon.


Location:
Start & finish at

Boston Ballfield Park
1902 Donner St.,

Elizabeth, Twp., PA 15135

All pre and post-race activities are at the field.

Click here for directions and a google map of the parking locations:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=205652712104733968569.00049a902c93618f80666&t=h&z=17 


Weather:
Races will take place regardless of weather excpet thunderstorms; no deferred date has been set.  Any delays or postonementdue to safety of the runners will be posted by 5:00 am on www.eliterunners.com

 

Directions:
Boston, in Elizabeth Township, PA is located on State Route 48 which is accessible from SR 51
to the South & SR 22 & 30 to the North.  Boston is just under 7 miles from 51 via 48 N;  6 miles from 30  via 48 S; & 12 miles from 22 via 48 S.
 

From Kennywood, follow State Route 837 S 2 miles to McKeesport Bridge. Go straight after crossing bridge & stay right for  .25 miles; turn right on Hartman St. & go 2.5 miles; Left on Walnut St. & go just over 1 mile to Boston.

 

Timing & Results:
Races will be electronically timed using the Championchip disposable chips.  Times will be recorded for 3.5 hours.  Results posted at www.runhigh.com


General:

  • Limited parking at the Ballfield
  • Other lots available a few blocks from the field
  • Race course logistics by Elite Runers & Walkers
  • Timed by The Runner's High
  • Come dressed to run 
  • Bag drop off will be available at the Ballfield on race day
    • 

Course:
Flat, fast course on a "Rails to Trails" crushed limestone surface.
 
Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be every 1.5 to 2 miles & will provide basic first aid, water, energy gels & Gatorade.
EMS will be on hand for major injuries
 

 


 
How to Register
 

Register online today:

http://www.signmeup.com/74254.

Online registration closes on Thursday evening at 9:00 pm.  After that time, all registrations must be done in person at Elite Runners & Walkers during packet pickup on Friday, or on race day at the event site.

 

Note: If you register online on Thursday your packets will not be ready until Friday due to download and processing time.

 

 

Register in person at Packet pickup & late registration:

Thursday 4/14/2011  11 am- 8 pm   at Elite Runners & Walkers

Friday      4/15/2011  10am - 7 pm  at Elite Runners & Walkers

Click here for directions to Elite Runners & Walkers

 

Packet pickup will allow you to pick up your race packets containing some great stuff from our sponsors as well as your race shirt and race bib number and saves you time standing in line on Race morning.

 

Our supporting sponsor Elite Runners & Walkers will also be running some specials on everything in their store.  They have been ranked one of the top 50 Running Specialty Stores in America 4 of the last 5 years and are experts at fitting shoes and providing you with some of the best advice to take your training to the next level or simply helping you get going.  Check out their website for more details.

 

Register in person on Race Day:

Meet us at the Boston Ballfield adjacent to the race start - use the map link below to get exact directions

Registration will be open 7:30 am - 8:55 am.

 

Click on the link below for a map of the Boston Ballfield area courtesy of google maps.

 http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=205652712104733968569.00049a902c93618f80666&t=h&z=17

 

 

Cost:

1/2 Marathon     $40.00 online or at packet pickup Thurday or Friday

                        $45.00 on Race Day

5K run/walk       $20.00 online at packet pickup Thursday or Friday

                        $25.00 on Race Day

 

DMH 2011 Sponsors

 
Race Day Instructions

In order for the race run smoothly, we need your cooperation in everything from your arrival time to your departure.  Our volunteers will do the best they can to assist you in any way, but we do ask for some help from you.  If you can work with us on the following notes, your race day experience will be a good one and everyone will leave with a smile on their face.

 

  1. Plan to arrive at the race location at least 1 hour prior to the start in case of traffic.  This will allow time for you to park and get to the start line on time.  You may have to park about 1/2 mile away and walk tot he starting area.
  2. You must pick up your timing chip RACE DAY at the Registratino area in order to receive an official time.  The Timing chip is a small electronic device which attaches to your shoe and records your official finish time.  It will be removed at the finish line by volunteers.
  3. You MUST wear your race number on the front of your body so any volunteer can readily identify you and it also assits in timing.  If you are wearing a jacket it still must be visible on the outside.
  4. If you plan to bring a drop bag with a change of clothing, please make sure the bag closes and is well marked with your race number and your name.  We will have pens and tape available on race day to mark the bags as well.
  5. If you use gels on the course other than at a designated water stop, then we ask that you carry every bit of garbage with you and politely drop it at a water station or the finish.  This is a trail so leave only footprints.
  6. Make sure you cheer and thank the volunteers. This is a tireless group who do so much good for the trails and we owe them a great big thank you.

 

 Overall, we want you to have a great time and we look forward to hosting you this weekend.

 
We hope you can join us for this wonderful event and help us celebrate the great volunteers who helped build and continue to maintain our area's trail systems.
  
Sincerely,

 


Kevin Smith
Race Director

Elite Runners & Walkers

412-490-0881