Chinklacamoose Marathon

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**UPDATE!!**

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, OUR EVENT ON SUNDAY WAS A BLAST! THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKING IT A WONDERFUL DAY!

PA RUNNERS HAS POSTED THE RACE RESULTS. YOU CAN FOLLOW THIS LINK TO CHECK THEM OUT. IF YOU ARE THE TOP FINISHER IN YOUR CATEGORY YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE IN THE MAIL.

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW PICTURES FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS AND RACERS. WE'LL BE ADDING MORE TO THIS ALBUM AS WE GET MORE PHOTOS SUBMITTED TO US.

REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEARS EVENT WILL OPEN MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 24TH. COURSE INFORMATION WILL BE THE SAME AS THIS YEAR'S EVENT

The Chinklacamoose Marathon on Sunday April 21, 2013 will take participants through central Clearfield County on a tough course utilizing Rails to Trails, roads, and off-road hiking trails. Participants can run a full or half marathon and can compete as an individual or relay team. This Marathon is definitely not a "walk in the park" so come prepared for a real challenge!

Chinklacamoose was the name of the Leni-Lenape or Delaware Indian village located where Clearfield borough now stands. It is a reminder of the history of both the Borough itself as well as Clearfield County. Since the time of the Delaware Indians, humans have settled near the West Branch of the Susquehanna throughout much of its length in large part due to the valuable resources of food, water, and transportation that the River provided them. Over time, dependence on the River waned as public water supplies were developed, groceries stores became more abundant, and the primary mode of transportation switched from canoes to cars. The dependence waned, but did not disappear. Many of the small communities in Clearfield County as well as businesses and civic organizations are hanging on to their connection to the River as a source of recreation, tourism, and ecological importance. Together, the Clearfield County Conservation District, the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, and the Clearfield County Rails to Trails Association are hosting the Chinklacamoose Marathon to celebrate and highlight the history and connection we maintain with the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Not only will this event showcase what Clearfield County has to offer, but the proceeds will help support environmental education and conservation efforts in the county.

For more information on the course, registration, and race details, please continue reading!

The Chinklacamoose Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay is located in the heart of Clearfield County in north central PA. The course is primarily on trails and dirt roads, intermixed with hardtop segments on sparsely travelled country roads. The course was designed to showcase the beauty of this region as it passes through farmland and dense hemlock forests while paralleling the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries throughout most of its length. The half marathon is a flat out and back, located entirely on the Clearfield-Grampian Rails Trail. The full marathon offers challenging single track trails and ascents which run peak to peak through the river gorge – it is a true ridge runner’s marathon. The relay breaks the course down into diverse segments for teams with runners of varying ability levels. Proceeds benefit the Clearfield County Conservation District, the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, and the Clearfield County Rails to Trails Association.

Individual Registration for Full and Half Marathon

Registration is open to all people. Cost of registration for the full marathon is $60.00 and $55.00 for the half marathon until March 31, 2013. After that, cost of registration is $70.00 and $65.00 respectively. Registration includes bib number, “goody bag”, and a 2013 official Chinklacamoose Marathon T-Shirt. Amenities are not guaranteed after March 31, 2013. All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. All participants are required to sign a waiver and participants under the age of 18 will need your parent’s or guardian’s signature on the waiver. We encourage you to register early. If you are unable to register ahead of time, you may register at the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner or at the Clearfield County Conservation District office (see below). There will be no day of registration. Registration is non-refundable.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2014 CHINKLACAMOOSE MARATHON WILL OPEN MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 27TH.

Packet Pickup Locations: There are two opportunities to receive your race packet. The first opportunity is Friday, April 19th, 2013 at the Clearfield County Conservation District Office from 1-4. The second is April 20^th, 2013 at the Clearfield County Conservation District Office from 4 - 6PM.

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner: The Chinklacamoose Marathon Pre-Race Pasta Dinner is Saturday, April 20, 2013. The dinner is from 5:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Admission to the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner can be purchased at time of registration. Cost of the dinner is $10.00.

Personal Belongings - Storage and Retrieval: Marathon participants can leave their belongings with us at the starting line in a car located at the trailhead. You can pick up your belongings at the finish line in the bay. Your belongings will be identified by race number.

Race and Course Details for the Individual Participants

The marathon begins at 7:00 A.M. at the trailhead for the Clearfield-Grampian Rails Trail on Linden Street in Clearfield Borough. Each mile is marked. Click here for the course map or visit the Map and Course Description page.

Half Marathon

· The half marathon is an out and back on the rails to trails (trail parallels SR 879 and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River). The turnaround point is just prior to the intersection with Rustic Road (across from Aletta’s Market).

Full Marathon

· The full marathon follows the rails to trails to just past the 9.5 mile marker in Stronach (near Grampian).

· Turn left onto Kratzer Road.

· Turn left onto Stronach Road.

· Turn right onto Hollow Road.

· Turn left onto SR 729.

· Follow SR 729 south to Eagles Ridge Golf Course then turn left onto WM Cemetary Road. *See Note Below

· Turn left onto River Road.

· Turn left into Curwensville Dam at Lakeview Road.

· Turn right into the campground and follow signs to the single track trails which ring the lake (marked with orange flagging tape and directional signs).

· Turn Left onto SR 453.

· Turn right onto Irvin Park Road.

· Turn left onto Cooper Road.

· Turn right onto Schofield/River Street.

· Turn right onto rails to trails and follow to the finish line at the Rapid Ways Transportation facility near the starting line.

*Note: There will be a lane closure in the northbound lane only of SR 729 from Hollow Road to WM Cemetery Road; all other roads will remain open to vehicle traffic. Runners must run against traffic and stay on berm whenever possible.

Fluid Replacement: 10 fluid replacement tables are located approximately every 2-3 miles and at the finish line.

Carb Boom Energy Gel: There will be Carb Boom stations along the way.

Rest Facilities – Port-a-potties will be at the starting line, 3-6-14 mile marks. Restrooms will be available at the 18 & 20 mile marks.

Medical Aid: Medical aid will be available throughout the course.

Relay Team Registration for Full Marathon

Registration is open to all people over the age of 12. Cost of team registration is $160.00 until March 31st, 2013, after that cost of registration is $180.00. Registration includes bib number, “goody bag”, and a 2013 official Chinklacamoose Marathon T-Shirt for each participant. All participants are required to sign a waiver and participants under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian signature on the waiver. There will be no day of registration. Instead participants can sign up at the Pre Race Pasta Dinner or at the Conservation District Office, see Packet Pickup Locations below for more details. Registration is non-refundable.

Each Team will consist of up to 4 runners. A Team can have as few as two (2) members competing. Only teams with 4 members will be eligible for prizes.
All Team members must be registered at the time the Team registers (NOTE: Team Relay participants do not fill out individual entry forms). Team members are NOT eligible to register for the single marathon.
Certificates will be awarded to the top team finishers.
Each Team will be given one wrist strap that will be passed from Team member to Team member at each of the relay exchange points. Exchange Points will be monitored by Event Staff. The Team with the best time will be declared the winner.
The Relay Teams will run the same course as the Marathon field.

Ø First Leg – 6 miles with exchange at 6 mile mark (Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories Company in Curwensville)

Ø Second Leg – 8 miles with exchange at 14 mile mark (Eagles Ridge Golf Course in Lumber City)

Ø Third Leg – 6 miles with exchange at 20 mile mark (Irvin Park in Curwensville)

Ø Fourth Leg – 6 miles to finish line

Only the team member running the final leg may cross the finish line in Clearfield.

CLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOADABLE REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please read the Waiver Form before continuing to the online registration form

If you are a member of a team that has been registered by the team captain but you still need to sign the waiver, click here to complete the waiver acknowledgement online.

(Online Registration ends Wednesday April 17, 2013 at midnight.)

Team Race Packets: Team Captains are responsible for picking up Team Race Packets. Packets included Race Bib Numbers, 2013 Chinclacamoose Marathon T-Shirts, and goodie-bags for all team members.

Packet Pickup Locations: There are two opportunities to receive your team race packet. The first opportunity is Friday, April 19th, 2013 at the Clearfield County Conservation District Office from 1-4. The second is April 20^th, 2013 at the Clearfield County Conservation District Office from 4 - 6.

*ONLY TEAM CAPTAINS MAY PICK UP TEAM RACE PACKETS.*

Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for the Team competition. Teams are responsible for dropping off and picking up team members at the exchange points. The marathon course is open to traffic during the race, please use extreme caution on the course and be respectful of the full marathon participants at exchange points. Exchange points will be clearly marked. It would be best to designate one non-team member to handle transportation to and from the various exchange points, in case of injury.

Race and Course Details for Relay Teams

Race begins at 7:00 A.M at the trailhead for rails to trails at Linden Street in Clearfield. Take the Spruce Street exit off SR 879 and follow trail signs to the starting line.Click here for the course map or visit the Map and Course Description page.

· The marathon follows the rails to trails to just past the 9.5 mile marker in Stronach (near Grampian). As noted above, the first exchange will occur at Mile 6 at Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories Company in Curwensville

· Turn left onto Kratzer Road.

· Turn left onto Stronach Road.

· Turn right onto Hollow Road.

· Turn left onto SR 729.

· Follow SR 729 south to Eagle’s Ridge Golf Course then turn left onto WM Cemetary Road. *See Note Below Regarding SR 729

The second exchange will occur at the Eagle’s Ridge Golf Course at Mile 14

· Turn left onto River Road.

· Turn left into Curwensville Dam at Lakeview Road.

· Turn right into the campground and follow signs to the single track trails which ring the lake (marked with orange flagging tape and directional signs).

· Turn Left onto SR 453.

· Turn right onto Irvin Park Road. Third exchange will be at Irvin Park at Mile 20

· Turn left onto Cooper Road.

· Turn right onto Schofield/River Street.

· Turn right onto rails to trails and follow to the finish line at the Rapid Ways Transportation facility near the starting line.

*Note: There will be a lane closure in the northbound lane only of SR 729 from Hollow Road to WM Cemetery Road; all other roads will remain open to vehicle traffic. Runners must run against traffic and stay on berm whenever possible.

Fluid Replacement: 10 fluid replacement tables approximately every 2-3 miles and at the finish line.

Carb Boom Energy Gel: There will be Carb Boom stations along the way.

Rest Facilities – Port-a-potties will be at the starting line, 3-6-14 mile marks. Restrooms will be available at the 18 & 20 mile marks.

Medical Aid: Medical aid will be available throughout the course.

Awards Ceremony and Post Race Details for ALL Participants

Awards: The Awards Ceremony will be held at 1:00 P.M. For the full and half marathon participants, top finishers in all recognized standard age categories male and female receive certificates: Open /19 & Under / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 and 70 & Up. Certificates will be presented to the top team from the relay portion of the event. All runners who finish will receive a medal.

Post-Race Showers: Each participant will receive a shower pass from the Clearfield YMCA with their goody bag. The YMCA is located in downtown Clearfield at 21 North Second Street.

Food/Beverages: Bottled water, oranges and bananas will be available at the finish line.

T-Shirts: All registered runners will receive a commemorative 2013 Chinklacamoose Marathon T-Shirt. Extra T-Shirts will be available at the finish line for $15.00.

Results: Results will be available on the marathon website www.clfdccd.com a few days after the race.

Photos: Photos from the race will be available free of charge. They will be posted on our website at www.clfdccd.com approximately 2 weeks after the race.

Lodging

There are several locations for participants to stay while visiting Clearfield County for our event. Our local Comfort Inn is providing marathoners a special rate of $85/night. For more information please contact Comfort Inn at 814-768-6400 and reference the Chinklacamoose Marathon. You can also check out the website for their address and to learn more about the hotel.