The Route

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This all roads race has been designed to link three beautiful River Towns along the Susquehanna.  At the start of the race participants will encounter Danville’s historic Mill Street shopping district. From this historic beginning runners will then travel on Bloom Road past the very modern Geisinger Medical Center Campus.  Runners will continue on Bloom Road for the next 5+ miles of the route.  The first climb is found on Quarry Road around mile 8.  Runners will pick-up another 200’ in elevation in this mile.  After that it is all down hill...almost.

The course will remain relatively level past the half way point and along the Susquehanna River.  The race will end at the Danville Soccer Park in an open venue where fans can see the last half mile.

After the race please allow time to hang around finishing area offered by Danville’s River front Soccer park and State Hospital grounds.  Food, refreshments, music and celebration will await you. 

Professional Medical Advice

If you need more than a massage to work those kinks out, see one of the professional medical staff at the race provided by Geisinger Sports Medicine.  Geisinger also offers training tips, nutritional information and injury treatments all designed to help you perform at your peak level.  For more information please visit:

Distance: 26.2 miles

Description: Rolling

Total climb: 1,283 ft.

Total elevation change:

                        2,558 ft.

Route type: Loop

Bands: roving and at awards.

Start time: 8:00 a.m.

Water stops - 12 total

    1 every 5K till mile    

    20 then 1 every mile

    until the end.

Awards - Top three male and female. Medals for all

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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 discipline  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.

Cost - $65.00

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.

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

1. -Night before race packet pick-up at the Danville High School.
   

2. -Pre-race all you can eat Pasta diner ($5.00 extra).
   

3. -Lots of pre and post race activities.
   

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