End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

End of the Road Half Marathon (October 18–19, 2025 · Waterfall, PA) is one of Pennsylvania’s most unique fall races. Choose the Half Marathon or 4 miler and run through two long, dark tunnels on the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, surrounded by peak autumn foliage.

🌄 Event Highlights

• Unique Experience: Looking for an October race that’s unlike anything else in the state? This event takes runners deep into history along a stretch of highway bypassed in 1968 and untouched by cars for nearly 50 years.
• Scenic Course: The course blends five miles of tunnel running with rolling rural roads and stunning mountain scenery.
• 4 Miler Option: Not ready for 13.1 miles? If you’ve run a 5K before, the 4 Miler is the perfect next step.
• Video Preview: Curious what it's like to run through the tunnels? Watch our End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Mile preview video with footage from 2024 participant, Natasha.

🏅 Race Options

• Half Marathon: Saturday or Sunday (choose your day)
• One Tunnel 4 Mile: Sunday
• Two-Day Challenges:
  • 26.2 Road Closed Rambler: Half Marathon Saturday & Half Marathon Sunday
  • 17.1 Tunnel Traveler: Half Marathon Saturday & One Tunnel 4 Miler Sunday

❤️ Why Runners Love It

• Tunnel Running: Run through 5 miles of tunnels – a headlamp or flashlight is required
• Limited Field: Limited field sizes each day for an uncrowded course
• Official Pacers: Official pacers for both Half Marathons to help you hit your time goals
• Movie Night: Movie Night on the Turnpike Saturday evening (The Addams Family in 2025)
• Accommodation: Host hotel near the start/finish that hosts packet pickup (book early—sold out last year)

🌟 Join Us!

Now in its eighteenth year, this race has welcomed runners from across the U.S., raising funds for The Old PA Pike’s efforts to turn the abandoned turnpike into a permanent greenway for runners, walkers, and cyclists.

Be part of one of Pennsylvania’s most talked-about October races—and one of the most memorable courses you’ll ever run. For more information and to register, visit End of the Road Marathon.