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NITTANY VALLEY HALF-MARATHON
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Race Overview

The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon will be on Sunday, December 5th in State College, Pennsylvania!
The race starts at 10 AM. 

Half Marathon Course


The 13.1 mile course begins & ends on the Penn State campus, touring through rolling countryside, along scenic Spring Creek and through quaint Houserville.

Course: ​Parking and the start line are at the Sniger Ag Arena. The Snider Ag Arena has port-a-potties.

​We have a detailed course map with elevation profile. The course will be well-marked by signage and volunteers.
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The finish line is across the street from the start, at the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.

Time Limit: Runners will have to reach Mile 9 - entrance to Stearns Crossing and start of the Hill Challenge - by 12:30. The course will be closed at 1:30 pm. All runners must complete the course in 3.5 hours.

Start Line/Race Headquarters:
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Snider Ag Arena

State College, PA 16803
Directions

Finish Line:

Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Visitor's Center
800 E Park Ave, State College, PA 16803
Directly across from Beaver Stadium
Directions


Water Stops: Water will be available at the following locations:
  • Mile 6.3 (At the intersection of Fox Hill & Rock Rd)
  • Mile 11.7 (At the base of Orchard road, the final climb)
  • Finish Line

Course Map

View Detailed Course Map (MapMyRun)
​Traffic: Most of the course is open to traffic; therefore, you must follow applicable Pennsylvania highway laws (please keep to the shoulder, be attentive to other road users, etc.).

For the safety of all of our runners, strollers/baby joggers and dogs are not permitted on the course.

COVID Regulations:

Awards

Award info here.

Bib Pickup

We will be offering multiple options for packet pickup. Check your email for more information.
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Spectator Tips

We have some recommended spots for optimum spectating! Signs and cowbells are always encouraged!

​Parking is available around the Ag Arena. From the start near the Ag Arena you can see the runners pass the first corner... then it is an easy walk across the street to the Finish line.

The Best Spectator Spots:
  • Start line at Ag Arena
  • Hemlock Hill neighborhood (off of Fox Hill Road)
  • Sterns Crossing neighborhood (adjacent to Trout Rd)
  • Entrance to Spring Creek Park
  • Finish line at the Visitor's Center (Please note that we ask spectators and runners to park at the Ag Arena so that the Visitors Center remains a safe area for all of our runners as they finish.)
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