Are there any course time requirements? Yes. You must be at mile 9 (Water Stop 3) by 12:30 PM. You must complete the course in 4 hours, as the course will close at 2:00 PM.
Is there going to be traffic? The course is open, so there will be traffic. Please follow PA highway laws and keep to the shoulder.
Where should I park? Parking will be at the fields behind the Ag Arena. Parking anywhere other than these fields may result in tickets or being towed. On event day, please follow what the parking volunteers and police direct.
Are there any road rules? Runners must run on the right side until this point on Rock Road. Once on Rock Road, stay on the left side for the remainder of the course. Please do not run side-by-side, especially on Fox Hollow and Houserville Roads.
What is the course? Download this PDF and visit the race information page for more details.
Will there be any water stops? There are 4 official water stops on the route. Please do not take drinks from anyone other than the official water stops. Dispose of cups in the trash boxes provided.
Will there be course support? Yes, there will be water stops throughout the course. At water stops you can expect water, Gatorade, bananas, granola bars, and more. There will also be porta potties.
Where should I park? Parking will be at the fields behind the Ag Arena. Parking elsewhere may result in a ticket. Please follow the instructions of our parking volunteers and look in your email for more info before the race.
Can I receive a refund if I am unable to participate? We are unable to provide refunds for registration fees. If your plans change and you find yourself unable to participate on race weekend after registering, you do have the option to transfer your registration to another participant.
Can I defer my registration to the following year? We are unable to offer the option to defer registrations to the following year. In the event that you find yourself unable to participate on race weekend after completing your registration, we do provide the alternative of transferring your registration to another participant.
How can I transfer my registration to another runner? We understand that circumstances change, and you may find yourself unable to participate as initially planned. To accommodate this, we offer the ability to transfer your registration to another participant, allowing you to share the joy of racing while still making the most of your investment. If you would like to transfer your registration, simply log into your RunReg account. Once you are logged in, click "Edit/Transfer". Then click on the "Transfer Registration" box and complete the steps as directed.
What is Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)? CVIM is a free clinic that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and case management care for medically uninsured individuals living or working in Centre County, PA. The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon raises funds for uninsured individuals in Centre County. To learn more visit cvim.net.
Do I need to fundraise? We would love you to fundraise by creating a PledgeReg page or sharing the CVIM page, but it is not required.
Will there be T-shirts and medals for sale? There will be a limited number of T-shirts and medals available to buy as a fundraiser for CVIM.
Will there be any activities after the race? Yes, our Post-Race Party will be at the Ag Arena! We will have post-race stretching, chiropractors and massages, food, awards, and live music. Come and celebrate with your fellow runners at the Post-Race Party!
What am I not allowed to bring to the course? We ask that you do not bring the following items with you:
Is there going to be traffic? The course is open, so there will be traffic. Please follow PA highway laws and keep to the shoulder.
Where should I park? Parking will be at the fields behind the Ag Arena. Parking anywhere other than these fields may result in tickets or being towed. On event day, please follow what the parking volunteers and police direct.
Are there any road rules? Runners must run on the right side until this point on Rock Road. Once on Rock Road, stay on the left side for the remainder of the course. Please do not run side-by-side, especially on Fox Hollow and Houserville Roads.
What is the course? Download this PDF and visit the race information page for more details.
Will there be any water stops? There are 4 official water stops on the route. Please do not take drinks from anyone other than the official water stops. Dispose of cups in the trash boxes provided.
Will there be course support? Yes, there will be water stops throughout the course. At water stops you can expect water, Gatorade, bananas, granola bars, and more. There will also be porta potties.
Where should I park? Parking will be at the fields behind the Ag Arena. Parking elsewhere may result in a ticket. Please follow the instructions of our parking volunteers and look in your email for more info before the race.
Can I receive a refund if I am unable to participate? We are unable to provide refunds for registration fees. If your plans change and you find yourself unable to participate on race weekend after registering, you do have the option to transfer your registration to another participant.
Can I defer my registration to the following year? We are unable to offer the option to defer registrations to the following year. In the event that you find yourself unable to participate on race weekend after completing your registration, we do provide the alternative of transferring your registration to another participant.
How can I transfer my registration to another runner? We understand that circumstances change, and you may find yourself unable to participate as initially planned. To accommodate this, we offer the ability to transfer your registration to another participant, allowing you to share the joy of racing while still making the most of your investment. If you would like to transfer your registration, simply log into your RunReg account. Once you are logged in, click "Edit/Transfer". Then click on the "Transfer Registration" box and complete the steps as directed.
What is Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)? CVIM is a free clinic that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and case management care for medically uninsured individuals living or working in Centre County, PA. The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon raises funds for uninsured individuals in Centre County. To learn more visit cvim.net.
Do I need to fundraise? We would love you to fundraise by creating a PledgeReg page or sharing the CVIM page, but it is not required.
Will there be T-shirts and medals for sale? There will be a limited number of T-shirts and medals available to buy as a fundraiser for CVIM.
Will there be any activities after the race? Yes, our Post-Race Party will be at the Ag Arena! We will have post-race stretching, chiropractors and massages, food, awards, and live music. Come and celebrate with your fellow runners at the Post-Race Party!
What am I not allowed to bring to the course? We ask that you do not bring the following items with you:
- Pets
- Strollers/baby joggers
- Bikes
- Headphones or other listening devices
