Now here's an interesting way to mark the 125th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood. From the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (they have a Facebook page too)...
Commemorate the past and celebrate the present while reliving the history of the Johnstown Flood. Imagine yourself as part of the infamous wall of water while "roaring" along the Path of the Flood Trail. Following the Conemaugh River, Path of the Flood Historic Half Marathon participants will be challenged by a rolling hybrid road/gravel trail course that offers expansive views of the gorge through which the waters of the 1889 flood poured, celebrates the resiliency of the communities of South Fork, Mineral Point and Johnstown, and showcases the newly completed portions of the trail.
Runners will also pass through the National Park Service's Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel constructed in the United States. Why just read about history when you can be part of it?
Our 5K course will allow participants to feel the power of the last 3.1 miles of the flood's course on the same route as the half marathon. This route begins in Franklin Borough and will remain on roads to the finish at Peoples Natural Gas Park within site of the famous Old Stone Bridge.
Event schedule and times
May 30 - 31, 2014: Packet Pick Up, Times and location TBD
June 1, 2014:
- 7:30 a.m. Bus loading Commences
- 9:00 a.m. Half Marathon and 5K Start
- 10:00 a.m. Post Race Celebration commences at Peoples Natural Gas Park
Award ceremony to follow as soon as results are compiled.
Cost is $50 for half-marathon participants, and $25 for the 5K. Runners 18 years of age and under may participate in the 5K free of charge. Click here to register online!
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