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NITTANY VALLEY HALF-MARATHON
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Race Overview

The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon will be on Sunday, December 6th in State College, Pennsylvania!
The race starts at 10 AM. Walkers will start at 9 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: ​Race day headquarters, parking and the start line are at the Sniger Ag Arena. The Snider Ag Arena has indoor bathrooms as well as 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.
Please note that we ask spectators and runners to park at the Start Line/Ag Arena so that the Visitors Center remains a safe area for all of our runners as they finish.

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.
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Walkers: Walkers will start at 9 AM and follow the same course at the runners. Walkers will have to reach Mile 9 - entrance to Stearns Crossing and start of the Hill Challenge -  by 12:00. They will have 4.5 hours to complete the course. For walkers only, we are offering an award for the first finisher in each age group.

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
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Course Map

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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.

Water Stops: Water will be available at the following locations:
  • Mile 3.4 (after the turn onto Fox Hill Rd)
  • Mile 6.3 (At the intersection of Fox Hill & Rock Rd)
  • Mile 9 (In the neighborhood of Sterns Crossing)
  • Mile 11.7 (At the base of Orchard road, the final climb)
  • Finish Line & Ag Arena post-race celebration

Awards

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  • Top 3 in each Age Group: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • Top 6 in each Age Group for 15 and under, 16-19
  • The Hill Challenge Award for the fastest male and female to the top! Award = time uphill/total time.
  • Average Jane and Joe Awards for the runner finishing in the middle of their gender.​​
  • ​For walkers only, we are offering an award for the first finisher in each age group.
  • All runners & walkers who pay +$10 for a finisher's medal will receive it at the finish line.​
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Race Day Awards Announcements:
  • 1​2 noon - Overall Top 6 Runners
  • 1 PM Age groups
  • 1:45PM Average Jane/Joe and Hill Challenge 

Bib Pickup

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