Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k

Take a trip to the Allegheny National Forest this summer and experience one of America's most scenic forests. Called "The Land of Many Uses," the Allegheny National Forest is known for its diverse recreational offerings like hiking, boating, swimming, and biking. Experience what National Geographic calls "one of America’s most scenic drives" on PA Route 6 and make the Kinzua Half Marathon your race destination this summer.

Half Marathon Race Information 

Experience this one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon in the Allegheny National Forest. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos!   Water stations at will be available along the course.  Refreshments provided at the finish.

This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 4 hours (18 min per mile). Registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail. 

Start/Finish

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Start Location: Intersection of Hacker St. & Guffey Rd. in the town of Mt. Jewett

Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead. 

Packet Pickup 

Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

Half Marathon Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located at miles 4, 7, & 10.5. 

Half Marathon Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

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5K Race Information

Saturday evening 5K race starting at 7:00. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water station prior to the turnaround. Refreshments provided at the finish. 

This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 1.5 hours (approx. 14:30/mile). Race registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail. 

Start/Finish

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Start & Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead. 

Packet Pickup 

Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)

5k Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters, plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.   

"The Kinzua Bridge Skywalk is an engineering masterpiece with a rich history and one of the most stunning views you’ll see in the Pennsylvania Wilds." - PA Wilds

Restrooms & Aid Stations

• Portable restrooms will be available by the Start/Finish area. 
• Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course. 

INSURANCE:

We have partnered with FanShield, an industry leader in registration protection. We recommend that you add this during checkout. This allows registrants to receive up to a 100% reimbursement if they are unable to attend for a variety of reasons. If unable to attend, you may file a claim. Please contact FanShield with any questions. If you purchase their insurance, they with email you additional details.

Please email info@wolfcreektrackclub.com if they do approve your claim so that we know to remove your registration.

TRANSFERS:

You may transfer your entry to another registrant as long as it is before the transfer deadline (2 weeks before race day) and a waitlist has not opened.

In order to begin the transfer process, you (Transferor) must email info@wolfcreektrackclub.com with the full name and email address of the person you would like to transfer your registration to (Transferee). The transferee will then receive a discount code for 75% off of the original amount paid by the transferor. The transferee will the use the code to register at a discounted rate.

DEFERRALS:

You may defer your registration to another Wolf Creek Race Management event of the same or shorter distance. 

In order to begin the deferral process, you must email info@wolfcreektrackclub.com with the event that you would like to switch from and to. 

There will be a $15 administrative fee charge for all deferrals.

WAIT LISTS: 

Once the Wait List is activated for a race, you will no longer be allowed to transfer your registration. You may still defer by following the process above. For every deferral, a spot opens up in the race and the next person on the waitlist will be contacted to register. If an entry is not accepted within 24 hours, the next person on the wait list will be contacted.

REFUNDS:

NO REFUNDS. We recommend purchasing race insurance through FanShield during the registration process. This will allow you to file a claim if you are unable to attend the event, and possibly receive compensation if your claim qualifies. Wolf Creek Race Management has nothing to do with this process.

Refer 4 Friends and Receive a Refund for your Entire Entry Fee!

After registering for this event, you will receive a unique referral link that you can share with your friends. If one of your friends registers for this event through your unique link, you will be credited with a referral. If you reach a total of 4 referrals, you will be refunded your entire entry fee! In order for a registration to count as a referral, it must be a separate transaction from your original registration. If a family of 4 people sign up together at the same time in a single transaction, that will not qualify for a refund. The unique link must be used. 

This event will be chip timed with MyLaps - the most accurate RFID timing system in the world. Results are brought to you by Wolf Creek Race Management. 

Rules: You will receive a bib number with a disposable chip. Do not bend, fold, wrinkle, twist, rip, wet, remove, or alter the chip in any way. You must wear your bib number on your front torso and it must be visible at all times. Failure to follow this rule will result in automatic disqualification.

Text/Email Result Notifications: LIVE in-race updates of all participants. When you register, you must select "enable" results text/email notifications in order to receive the notifications. This is highly recommended. 

Split Points:  All runners and walkers must cross the split points. You should hear an audible beep each time you cross a timing mat. 

Start/Finish: If you do not cross the start mat & finish mat, you will be automatically disqualified.

Live Online Results: Available at wolfcreektrackclub.com/results

All overall results will be based on Gun Time as per United States Track & Field Rules. All age category results will be based on chip time.

What is Gun Time? Gun Time is the time from the mass start (when the starter officially starts the race) until when you cross the finish line. Gun Time is the time used for top rankings and awards. 

What is Chip Time? Chip Time is the time from when you cross the start line timing mat. This will provide you with your actual time, however, this time is never used for top overall rankings and awards.

About Wolf Creek Race Management
Wolf Creek Race Management offers professional event management and timing services for event directors everywhere. These services include FinishLynx fully automatic timing, RFID chip timing, live results, registration management, start/finish line archways, USATF course certification, custom medals, bibs, and awards, equipment rental and more. Wolf Creek Race Management has the most up-to-date technology in race timing and offers affordable rates to keep events on budget and help race directors raise more money for their causes. Wolf Creek Race Management times a variety of racing events including track meets, road races, trail races, triathlons, and cross country meets.

Half Marathon

• Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
• Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (must register before July 10 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size)
• Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 12)
• Kinzua Half Marathon Bumper Sticker
• Free Professional Race Photos

5k

• Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
• Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (must register before July 10 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size)
• Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 12)
• Bumper Sticker
• Free Professional Race Photos

Tornado Double

• Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
• Special, Custom Tornado Double Finisher Medal
• Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt (must register before July 10 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size)
• Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 12)
• Bumper Sticker
• Free Professional Race Photos

Half Marathon

Male Overall: Shawn Wiler (Columbus, PA) 1:16:04.52 (2020)

Female Overall: Melina Terranova (Buffalo, NY) 1:27:26.92 (2023)

Male Masters: Gary Pate (Alliance, OH) 1:23:51.77 (2023)

Female Masters: Dawn Rhee (Pittsburgh, PA) 1:41:30.81 (2021)

5k

Male Overall: Josh Duffie (Beaver Falls, PA) 16:40.63 (2024)

Female Overall: Brenna Wendell (Castle Rock, CO) 20:12.10 (2022)

Male Masters: Terry Beacom (Tarentum, PA) 18:40.97 (2023)

Female Masters: Malissa Terry (Dayton, OH) 21:54.07 (2022)

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Running the Kinzua Half Marathon at Kinzua Bridge State Park - Still Going Far, August 2023

The Most Adventurous Half Marathons in the World - Halfmarathons.net, January 2023

Kinzua Half Marathon highlights PA summer race slate - Olean Times Herald, June 2020

Is there a course time limit?

• Yes, participants in the Half Marathon must run or walk under 4 hours. 5k participants must run or walk under 90 minutes.

Can I walk?

• Absolutely, as long as you can finish the race in the given course time limit.

Will there be race day registration?

• No.

Are pets allowed?

• No. 

Are strollers allowed?

• No.

Kinzua Skywalk

Note: The Kinzua Skywalk will be undergoing renovations from 2025 through 2027. You can learn more about the skywalk closure here.

Kinzua Bridge Visitor's Center 

Stroup's Maple Syrup

Zippo/ Case Museum

Rimrock Overlook

Kinzua Beach 

Kinzua Dam 

Jakes Rocks 

Want to reduce your registration fee to just $1?

Become a fundraiser and support the MJ2KB Trail Club the non-profit organization that maintains and improves the section of the Knox Kane Rail Trail that the Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k is held on each year! Each person who raises a minimum of $250 on their personal fundraising page has the option of getting their registration reduced to a dollar in our "Run for $1!" incentive program. Once you raise at least $250, an automatic refund of your registration fee minus $1 will be triggered. 

To learn more about the great work that MJ2KB does, please visit their website here.