A Free Event For AllAt Wolf Creek Race Management, we’ve decided to make this year’s Burning Coal Marathon & Half Marathon a free event for all runners and walkers. We understand budgets can be tight, especially during this time with high inflation, so we are giving all runners and walkers …
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A Free Event For All
At Wolf Creek Race Management, we’ve decided to make this year’s Burning Coal Marathon & Half Marathon a free event for all runners and walkers. We understand budgets can be tight, especially during this time with high inflation, so we are giving all runners and walkers an opportunity to experience a high quality event at a scenic location along the Allegheny River. While the event is free, you can still expect the same quality as with all of our Wolf Creek hosted events. There will be fully stocked aid stations along the course, food & refreshments at the finish line, and finisher medals.100% polyester race shirts will be available for purchase at checkout for $29.99 along with other store items. We ask that you only register for this event if you truly intend to do it. This helps us better plan for the event and will leave spots open for those who would like to participate. Registration will close on Monday, August 1st, however, registration may close earlier if the participation cap is hit.
Run Back in Time
Experience the rich history of this formerly booming coal region. Run along the banks of the Allegheny River, past the world famous Phillipston Turntable, the Brady Tunnel, underneath the Redbank Coaling Tower, across steel railroad bridges, and by the Lock & Dam #9 – all in one race.
The Burning Coal Marathon features a flat & fast out & back course on the Armstrong Trail along the Allegheny River on crushed limestone rail trail. You will experience the Phillipston Turntable, Brady Tunnel, Redbank Coaling Tower, Allegheny Lock & Dam #9, the villages of Cosmus & Templeton and multiple bridges and waterfalls. A gentle 1% grade on a crushed limestone surface. Total elevation gain 266 feet.
The half marathon features a flat & fast out & back course with only 143 feet of total elevation gain. You will experience the Phillipston Turntable, Brady Tunnel, Redbank Coaling Tower, Allegheny Lock & Dam #9, the village of Cosmus and multiple bridges and waterfalls.
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