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Burning Coal Marathon
Rimersburg, PA
City Location
Clarion County
Aug 27, 2022 - Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M run
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    RUN BACK IN TIME

    Experience the rich history of this formerly booming coal region. Run along the banks of the Allegheny River, past the Phillipston Turntable, the Brady Tunnel, underneath the Redbank Coaling Tower, across steel railroad bridges, and by the Lock & Dam #9 - all in one race. 

    MARATHON

    A flat & fast out & back course on the Armstrong Trail along the Allegheny River. 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. 

    HALF MARATHON

    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.

    Restrooms & Aid Stations:

    Portable restrooms will be placed at the start area and along the course. 
    Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.

    Marathon Aid Stations: miles 2, 4, 6.5, 9, 12, 13.1, 14.2, 17.2, 19.7, 22.2, 24.2.

    Half Marathon Aid Stations: miles 2, 4, 6.5 (turnaround), 9, 11.

    Race Parking:

    Available at the Phillipston Trailhead.

    Awards:

    Awards will be given for each race to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Open & Masters Finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. All awards will be mailed. Awards will be based on gun time. 

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  • Added to our Directory
    Mar 27, 2021
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Aug 8, 2023
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Jun 10, 2022
  • This listing has expired, and been removed from our Directory
    Aug 8, 2023

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