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LOCATION: Start and finish are at the Boston Trailhead of the Youghiogheny River Trail, part of the Great Allegheny Passage. The trailhead is located at 1902 Donner Street, Elizabeth Township, PA 15135 (GPS Coordinates 40 18.6482 N 79 49.6905 W).
From Route 30 follow Route 48 South, or, from Route 51, follow Route 48 North.
COURSE: The course is a level crushed limestone surface, USA Track & Field certified, with marked miles. Aid stations will be located every 2 miles and will provide basic first aid, water and Gatorade. Energy gels will also be provided at the turn for the Half Marathon. EMS will be onsite for medical emergencies.
TIMING and RESULTS: Racers will once again be Championchip timed by Runners High and results posted on www.runhigh.com. The MarathonPacing.com Pace Team will be back to pace runners in the Half Marathon; see http://marathonpacing.com/boston.php.
Event photographs will be provided by www.trailphots.biz.
AWARDS: Medals will be awarded the top 3 overall and age group finishers, male and female; finisher medals will be given to those completing the Half Marathon.
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