Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k

Race Overview

Take a trip to the Allegheny National Forest this summer and experience one of America's most scenic forests. Called "The Land of Many Uses," the Allegheny National Forest is known for its diverse recreational offerings like hiking, boating, swimming, and biking. Experience what National Geographic calls "one of America’s most scenic drives" on PA Route 6 and make the Kinzua Half Marathon your race destination this summer.

Half Marathon Race Information

• Experience: This one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon in the Allegheny National Forest.
• Participant Perks: All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos!
• Course Support: Water stations will be available along the course. Refreshments provided at the finish.
• Race Timing: This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 4 hours (18 min per mile).

Start/Finish

• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Start Location: Intersection of Hacker St. & Guffey Rd. in the town of Mt. Jewett
• Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead.

Packet Pickup

• Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
• Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

Half Marathon Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located at miles 4, 7, & 10.5.

Half Marathon Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

5K Race Information

Saturday evening 5K race starting at 7:00. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water station prior to the turnaround. Refreshments provided at the finish.

This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 1.5 hours (approx. 14:30/mile).

5K Start/Finish

• Start Time: 7:00 PM
• Start & Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead.

5K Packet Pickup

• Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
• Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

5K Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters, plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

Facilities

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be available by the Start/Finish area.
• Course Support: Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.

Learn More

For more information, visit the Kinzua Half Marathon Registration Page.