Pinchot Park Conewago Day Use Area 13.1 Relay and 13.1
Wellsville, PA
Aug 17, 2019
The Pinchot Park Conewago Day Use Area 13.1 Relay and 13.1 is part of the US Road Running Race Series. Race Highlights include: – Fun finisher medal – Colorful race bibs – Assorted food and refreshments
Local Historical Weather (Aug 17):
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| H (°F) | 88 | 91 | 87 | 88 | 92 |
| L (°F) | 72 | 72 | 63 | 74 | 68 |
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Well-run small race - rough conditions
I had no plans to run a half marathon this day and never registered until the day before. However, when I saw that this was close to home and my … MORE
I had no plans to run a half marathon this day and never registered until the day before. However, when I saw that this was close to home and my training plan called for 10 miles, I decided to get another race under my belt.
US Road Running organizes countless virtual runs, but also holds a number of physical runs in my region. They have a wide variety of unique medals and their race fees are small. This race cost just $35.00 which included a finisher hat, a quality medal, hydration on course, and snacks.
The conditions for the race (beyond control of the race directors) were terrible – 74 degrees at race start to 84 degrees when I finished and high humidity. The course was an out and back loop that was run 8 times along the shore of the lake and on a narrow trail through the woods. The field of runners was very small, so the width of the path was more than adequate. It was technically a trial race, but relatively flat with only minor obstacles (wooden bridge, drainage pipe, occasional rock or root).
Runners were given 8 rubber bands to track each lap and the race team was very helpful with refilling water bottles at the start/finish line for each lap. Even though I had registered the day before, the crew had my info when I checked in before the race.
Overall, while I hated the heat and humidity, the availability of a local race and race support was a good value for the small price. As I said earlier, the bling, while not customized with the date, was unique and appealing. Oh, and with a small runner field, I will receive an award for placing in the top 3 of my age group in the form of a time sticker to place on the back of the medal.