The Praying Mantis Marathon is the sixth race in Road to 50’s seven-day North East Series. Each race will be run in out-and-back laps. Distances vary from race to race (generally 1-2 miles per lap), as do the terrain and running surface, but all races have one thing in common: …
MORE
The Praying Mantis Marathon is the sixth race in Road to 50’s seven-day North East Series. Each race will be run in out-and-back laps. Distances vary from race to race (generally 1-2 miles per lap), as do the terrain and running surface, but all races have one thing in common: our killer aid station!
You’ll become VERY familiar with our amenities, as you run through the giant staging area on every lap, but here’s a quick overview: We’ve got all kinds of goodies, from salty to sweet to fruity to just plain good. Every day features a different hot dish or two, with cold and refreshing options on hot days. There is also a small aid station set up at the turnaround for every race, just in case you need a pick-me-up to tide you over until you come in at the end of the lap. We’ve even got an enclosed comfort station (heated in cold weather) with seats, self-serve first aid, and a changing tent, for when you’re ready for a bit of post-race down time.
All registered participants will receive a gender-specific tech shirt (one per series), timing chip, bib, and other goodies at packet pickup. Every race finisher will receive a finisher’s medal each day, with a special medal for completing the entire series. We give awards to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers of the half marathon, marathon, and an overall winner award to the first-place 5K, 10K, and 50K finishers. [Please note: Only “regular” (5:00) starters will be eligible for placement awards.] Celebrating a milestone? Let us know! We offer awards for your first half marathon, first marathon, and first 50K. For those who have been racing for a bit longer, we also celebrate 50-state completions, birthdays, 100th half/marathon, and more. Send us an email and we’ll help you make your milestone extra special!
LESS
Another great event!!!
Sixth in a series of seven and the course was beautiful, the race director was still smiling and there was no lack of attention at the aid station. You would … MORE
Sixth in a series of seven and the course was beautiful, the race director was still smiling and there was no lack of attention at the aid station. You would think on day six the crowd would be tired and grumpy but not this group. Everyone was still laughing and having fun. A must do event!!!!