End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

July 19, 2025 in Shippensburg, PA 17257

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

For any event questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

• Run through the beautiful countryside in Pennsylvania!

• Run on a fast, flat trail through the lush, scenic countryside.

• Walkers and families are welcome.

• There will be food and drink post-race.

• 4 hour time limit for all events.

EARLY START INFO

Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:

• No early starts for 5K/10K

• A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)

• No awards for any early starts

Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.

• All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Go to registration after you finish and let them know you ran your first half.

• We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

SWAG

Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

• Beautiful Medal and Lanyard

• T-shirt

• Running ankle socks

2024 Medal

I Run for Fun socks

Thank you for your Service!

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Military discount link.

Contact [email protected] with any questions. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com. Thank you for participating in Elite Feats Event!

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay

Welcome to Central Pennsylvania’s ridges and valleys! You will experience the best terrain and trails PA has to offer, from gnarly single track to flat and fast double track, heart breaking climbs and quad-busting descents.

The Lost Turkey Trail runs as a point-to-point trail, traversing the southern portion of the Allegheny Front and culminating at the top of Blue Knob.

Distance options include a physically and mentally grueling 50k point-to-point (transportation can be added on), half-marathon loop and new for 2025 a Little Turkey 10k(ish) option.

COURSE RECORDS:

Half-Marathon:

Sarah Mihm - 2020 - 2:20:24

Lee Strappello - 2019 - 1:53:15

50k:

Maura Tyrrell - 2021 - 5:21:21

Jeff Savage - 2021 - 4:48:08

26.2 (2015-2017):

Andrew Ulrey - 2015 - 4:12:44

Megan DiGregorio 2015 - 4:51:12

50M (2016-2021):

Justin Findley - 2021 - 9:23:08

Kathleen Cusick - 2020 - 10:11:37

100k (2022):

Mitch Ables - 13:52:13

Katherine Felton - 18:51.04

RunHikePlay, Inc is a not-for-profit organization and is strictly run by volunteers. All net proceeds from our events are distributed to various non-profit organizations including Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Park and Bedford County Amateur Radio Society (BCARS).

We are Trail Sisters Approved! We provide women the race day they deserve.

The Commitment:

Equal Podium Spots

Equal Prize Money & Awards

Women’s specific swag & apparel.

Menstrual products at aid stations.

Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.

September 13, 2025: ALLEGHENY TRAILRUNNERS INC. IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 14TH ANNUAL ROCK ’N THE KNOB – PA’S HIGHEST RACE. BREAKING THE WILL OF ALL WHO DARE TRY…

The Ultramarathon Course (50K) begins at 6:00am and the Medium Distance Course (20K-25K) starts at 9:00am and the Short Course (10K) starts at 10am.

The race will offer three courses: a Short Course (10K-ish), a Medium Distance Course (20K-25K) and a challenging Ultramarathon Course (50K) for the more experienced.

TAKEAWAYS:

Short Course (10K-ish): This course may be the most challenging 10K in PA* (*based on the fastest and average finish times.) The 10K features challenges like Tree-odge, Devils Hairpin, Throat Punch Hill and Soul Sucker Slopes! Two major climbs give you over 1350 feet of climbing. There is one aid station at the base of the first climb called Throat Punch Hill at 3 miles. More: http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/

Medium Distance Course (20K-25K): Get ready – this race is a doozy. We took the marathon course and cutting it in half but leaving in more than half of the challenges and sufferfest. The half features some gnarly sections like Blister Blaster, Teal is Real up Deep Hollow Notch, I'll Nettle Do This Again and I Need a Sherpa! We are amending the course in 2021 to include more elevation madness with almost 3500 feet of climbing - or 7000 feet of elevation change. There are three aid stations and a six 1/2-hour time limit. There are 3 Aid Stations: At Chappelle's Field (Mile 4.6); At Ravens Rest (Mile 7.2); At Heavens Hairpin (Mile 11.1). More: http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/

Ultramarathon: For mountain-goats, this course will brake the will of many as you repeatedly attempt to ascend Blue Knob Mountain, the most northern 3,000+ foot peak in the Alleghenies. The 50K is our infamous mountain marathon “boosted” to an ultramarathon which includes all the ‘greatest hits’ of both the medium course and 10k races. More - http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rock-n-the-knob-trail-challenge/

In Summary:

• At over 3,100 feet above sea level, it is Pennsylvania’s highest race.

• A 10K, half-marathon or 50K options. Both are more technical (rocky) than our little sister, the Dirty Kiln Trail Race.

• Lodging is available at Blue Knob All-Seasons Resort, wake up feet from the start and finish.

• Our famous swag package.

• Post-race food and beer is included with the entry fee.

Start/Finish Address: 1424 Overland Pass Claysburg, Pennsylvania 16625. Bib pickup begins 7am in the pavilion beside the Blue Knob Clubhouse Restaurant and Conference Center.

The WMRT Marathon/half marathon/10k is back for the 11th edition in 2026. The course is the same, the history is the same, BUT the race has been renamed for one of Washington County Maryland's greatest distance runners and the creator of the JFK50 Miler, Buzz Sawyer.

Frank and Mike of Altis Endurance have passed the race on to Katie and Adam Lowe of 2Lowe Run Company to continue the race's traditions.

The Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is set for Sunday October 18th, 2026. This race takes place in its entirety on the fantastic Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) located in - wait for it - Western Maryland.

The race start/finish is located in the wonderful town of Hancock. The town of Hancock is a super trail town with great C&O Canal history and scenery in addition to the WMRT. Hancock is definitely a place to visit for those who love trails.

The marathon MD17006NP and half marathon MD17005NP courses are USATF Certified Courses. This is a good Boston qualifying course!

The marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, and the 10K start at 8:15. The start/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750.