2014 Results are posted online HERE.
Or copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing/results/1522-2nd-annual-mount-nittany-marathon
Link to runner photos taken at mile 16.5:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127435115@N08/sets/72157646667264670/
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THE THIRD ANNUAL MT. NITTANY MARATHON IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 AT 7:00 AM!!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON FOR “THE TOUGHEST LITTLE MARATHON IN THE EAST!’
The Mt. Nittany Marathon is a scenic 26.2 mile certified course winding around the area of its namesake – Mt. Nittany. Utilizing local bike paths and roadways, the marathon is the Sunday of Labor Day weekend when historical temperatures range from a low of 50 degrees to a high of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Start time is 7:00 AM. Registration includes a Pasta Dinner in downtown State College the day before the race. Read comments from runners of the Inaugural Marathon HERE.
Start & Finish: Medlar Field Baseball Stadium on the Penn State University main campus (near Beaver Stadium) — State College, PA. Google map HERE. The Stadium is a beautiful new facility with plenty of restrooms and a covered concourse in case of inclement weather. There are lots of seats with a great view of Mt. Nittany for those waiting for runners to finish. Pre and Post-race refreshments will be available here.
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2014
Start Time: 7:00 AM Course timing stops at 1:00 PM.
Course Map: Click MtNittanyMarathonCourse for a complete map with turn-by-turn directions.
Based on projected registration dates the Mt. Nittany Marathon will be a last-chance qualifier for the 2015 Boston Marathon (USATF Certification Code: PA14045WB. Certified course map available here: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=PA14045WB). For an elevation profile of the course, click HERE to access a map on MapMyRun.com.
Entry Fee: $75.00 until August 17, 2014.
Registration: Closed.
Hotels: Need a place to stay? Click HERE for a list of local hotels that are offering SPECIAL RATES for Marathon weekend!
Pasta Meal before the race! — Saturday, August 30, 2014 in downtown State College! Registered Marathon Runners receive a coupon for a FREE pasta meal consisting of a pasta dish, bread and a non-alcoholic beverage (or a $7.50 credit towards a higher-priced meal) at a participating restaurant. Click HERE for the complete list of participating restaurants!
VOLUNTEERS!! We need YOU!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Volunteer for the marathon, help preserve Mt. Nittany, AND get a FREE T-shirt! Click HERE for the chart of all our Volunteer needs. Or email John Hook at John@MtNittany.org and we’ll get you signed up!
Marathon Entry Fees Include:
- Long-Sleeve Synthetic Shirt
- Pasta meal the day before the race
- Finisher Medal
- On-Course Refreshments (Water and “ade” drink; Gels at selected Stations)
- Post-Race Food and Refreshments
- Disposable ChampionChips with bib identifiers
Eligibility: To compete in the Mt. Nittany Marathon you must be at least 18 years of age.
Pacing Requirements: All athletes entering the Marathon must maintain a 14-minute per mile pace or faster throughout the entire race and finish within 6 (six) hours. Anyone not able to maintain a 14-minute per mile pace may continue the course, but be there is no guarantee of aid station, course marshal or police officer availability. Click HERE for a chart of the mile and water station splits necessary to maintain this pace.
Packet Pick-Up Location & Times:
- Saturday, August 30, 2014: 1:00 – 5:00 PM, Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center, 800 Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 (corner of Park Ave. & Porter Road – enter parking lot from Porter Road)
- Sunday, August 31, 2013: Race site (Medlar Field at Lubrano Park) starting at 5:30 AM.
Race Day Parking: There is plenty of free parking in paved lots around Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center and Medlar Field, all within a hundred yards of the Start/Finish line.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees for the 2014 Mt. Nittany Marathon are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Safety Reminder: For the safety of yourself and the other participants, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, canes, crutches, walkers, walking sticks and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. If you are seen in violation of one of these you will be removed from the course and transported to the finish. Headphones are discouraged due to traffic patterns throughout the course that require complete attention to ensure your safety.
Bib Numbers: Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib number during the race. The bib identifies you as a runner to both the volunteers and law enforcement and safety officials.
Timing & Results: The Mt. Nittany Marathon is a timed event. The disposable ChampionChips timing system will be used with both a start and finish sensor to provide an accurate result for every participant and to eliminate a need to rush the start. A link to results will be posted on this page following the conclusion of the race.
Weather: The race will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area the race will either have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. The determination will be made by the Marathon organizers. Runner and Volunteer safety will not be compromised.
Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female winners will receive awards at a presentation at the conclusion of the race on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Please note overall awards are based on Gun Time.
Age Group Award certificates will be distributed by mail after the event. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.) Age Group and any additional awards will be based on Net Time. A runner will not receive two awards for the same race result.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or QUESTIONS: Contact John Hook, President of the Mount Nittany Conservancy at John@MtNittany.org.
HISTORY OF THE MARATHON: Click HERE for info on the 2013 Inaugural Mt. Nittany Marathon.