Cancelled Event
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Course and Race Info
The Allegheny Front Trail was established by Ralph Seeley in 1991. The trail encircles Black Moshannon State Park, traversing 41.75 miles of the Allegheny Plateau, some rocky and rugged, on the way to five mountain trout streams and 11 vistas in the Moshannon State Forest. For a detailed trail description and photos, see Ben Cramer’s Guide to the Allegheny Front Trail. Maps are available at the Black Moshannon State Park Office and state forest offices.
AFTR takes places just a few minutes drive from Black Moshannon State Park. Half Marathon Hemlock Run will have a 10 a.m. start. Race headquarters and START/FINISH is at the Mid-State Regional Airport, Terminal Building, just 3 miles from Black Moshannon State Park, approximately 9 miles east of Philipsburg (451 Airport Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Parking for the event and bib pick up is also at this location. If you have an RV or tow-behind camper there is space at the Airport to accommodate these types of vehicles too!
Runners start on a ½ mile of airport pavement, then run on dirt/grassy road trail for a ½ mile. Course includes aid stations/checkpoints and clear route markings
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, DEFERMENTS, RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS, OR BANDITS FOR THIS RACE.
Aid Stations
NOTE: In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and reduce waste the AFTR will NOT be providing cups at aid stations. Runners should be prepared to bring their own "cup". Disrespectful or rude behavior to volunteers will not be tolerated. Any reports to race directors of this type of behavior by ANY runner will result in disqualification.
It is not possible or practical to cater to every racer. If you prefer certain food/drink/aid please bring it with you on race day. Our aid station volunteers will help in any way they can, but are limited by what they have.Aid stations will be stocked with typical race food which could consist of the following:
-Gatorade
-Chips
-Pickles/Olives
-Watermelon
-Bananas
-M&Ms<br />-Peanuts/Trail Mix
-Pretzels
-Swedish Fish/Gummi Savers
-Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Supplements will be provided by Hammer Nutrition. These could include the following:
-Assorted flavor Hammer Gels
-Heed (pre-mixed)
-Endurolyte tabs
*If you need any information about these products please visit https://www.hammernutrition.com
14 Mile Course will have 3 aid stations at approximately the following mileage/locations:
3.2 miles (Claymine/Six Mile Run Road)
7 miles (Wolf Rocks Area/Six Mile Run Road)
11 miles (Shirks Road)
Cut Off Times
All runner must be off the course by 4PM. This is a total of 6 hours to complete the 13.4 mile course which allows for an average pace of 26.8 minutes per mile. Any runner who has not reached the last aid station at Shirk Road(Mile 11.2) by 3PM will be pulled immediately upon arrival at Shirk Road aid station.
Post Race
Lunch and refreshments will be available post race. There will be assorted drinks such as soda, water, and gatorade.
The Airport does not have much outdoor shelter from weather or for seating. There is plenty of room to have a "tailgate style" party afterwards so please feel free to bring your lawn chairs and pop-up tents and enjoy the day and camaraderie with fellow trail friends! Volunteers, directors, emergency personnel, and vendors will be allowed to enter the Airport. Runners and spectators ARE NOT allowed to enter the airport unless it is an absolute emergency.
Black Moshannon State Park will also be in full swing and has a sand beach, swimming area, showers, kayak rentals, and cabin rentals. The Camp Store at the park also has Hershey ice cream if you need a cool treat!
Event's current local time: 8:22 AM ET
