Half MARATHON

The Route

The route for the half Marathon will be the same as for the full marathon except that the course will end at the Bloomsburg, PA Town Park. From this point, participants will be shuttled back to the starting area every half hour.

Market street monument in Bloomsburg

Cost $35.00

Distance: 13.1 miles

Description: Rolling

Total climb: 1,116 ft.

Total elevation change:

2,000 ft.

Route type: Out, shuttle

back

Bands: Roving and at awards

Start time: 8:00 a.m.

Water stops - 6 total

1 every 5K + start and finish.

Trophies to the top three male and female finishers

Medals to all finishers

The support

River Towns is not only a Marathon, it is the namesake of an entire series. A series that is known for exciting, cross dicipline races and full support.

Runners can count on music, prizes, fun and full support. There will be water stations every other mile. Bands and crowds in both of the namesake towns. A shuttle back to the starting line parking area will leave the half way point every half hour.

The the race will be conducted on Closed roads for the first 8 miles of the race. The closures are scheduled using 5 minute miles for the beginning of the closure and 12 minute miles as the end of the closure. 8 miles should give the racers plenty of time to spread out into single file and stay on the shoulder of the road. From the 8th mile on, all roads will be open, but fully supported at the few intersections and crossings. These roads are rural and beautiful. Traffic is not a concern.

Roving support vehicles will be seen frequently along the route.

Race by the numbers

Stay the night before and after. Make the River Towns Marathon an excuse for a get-away weekend.

Browse these fine Visitor’s bureau sites for fun things to see, do, eat and enjoy in the area. You can find discounted lodging for River towns racers by PRESSING HERE

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