Race Overview
The 2023 Nittany Valley Half-Marathon will be on Sunday, December 3rd in State College, Pennsylvania!
Half Marathon Course
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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 Snider Ag Arena. The race will begin at 10 AM. All runners must cross the start mat by 10:15 AM. You will be chip timed so your overall time will be calculated based on when you start. We have a detailed course map with elevation profile. The course will be well-marked by signage and volunteers. The finish line is across the street from the start, at the former Visitor's Center. Please note that we ask 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 must reach the entrance to Stearns Crossing by 12:30. The course will be closed at 2:00 pm. All runners must complete the course in 4 hours. Start Line/Race Headquarters: Snider Ag Arena State College, PA 16803 Directions Finish Line: Former Visitor's Center 800 E Park Ave, State College, PA 16803 Directly across from Beaver Stadium Directions 
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Course Map
Please note: We are reviewing the course in an effort to avoid airport road; therefore there may be slight adjustments to this map.
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, bicycles (with the exception of approved volunteers helping with the course), skateboards, strollers/baby joggers, roller skates or inline skates, animals, and personal music players are not permitted on the course. Water Stops: :
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Bib Pickup
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More information will be available in October. |
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