Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k

Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k

Date: July 18, 2026

Location: Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead Center St, Mount Jewett, PA

For more information, visit: Kinzua Half Marathon

Introduction

• Location: Allegheny National Forest, known as "The Land of Many Uses."
• Recreational Activities: Offers hiking, boating, swimming, and biking.
• Scenic Drive: Experience PA Route 6, one of America’s most scenic drives.
• Race Experience: Make the Kinzua Half Marathon your race destination this summer.

Half Marathon Race Information

• Unique Experience: A one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon.
• Participant Benefits: Includes a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos.
• Course Support: Water stations will be available along the course: refreshments at the finish.
• Timing: Disposable bib chip timed with live online results: course time limit of 4 hours (18 min per mile).

Start/Finish Information

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

Packet Pickup

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

Half Marathon Aid Stations

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

Half Marathon Awards

• Awards Criteria: Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters.
• Age Categories: Awards for top 3 finishers in 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

5K Race Information

• Event Timing: Saturday evening 5K race starting at 7:00 PM.
• Participant Benefits: Performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos.
• Course Support: Water station prior to the turnaround: refreshments at the finish.
• Timing: Disposable bib chip timed with live online results: course time limit of 1.5 hours (approx. 14:30/mile).

Start/Finish Information

• Start Time: 7:00 PM
• Start & Finish Location: Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead.

Packet Pickup

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

5K Awards

• Awards Criteria: Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters.
• Age Categories: Awards for top 3 finishers in 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

Facilities

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms available by the Start/Finish area.
• Aid Stations: Refreshments and first aid kits available along the course.