A half-marathon that includes the toughest hill on the entire mOUnTaiNBACK course. It’s part of the re-designed course. The race climbs over 1300 ft in the first 4 miles, but is quite easy and pleasant after that. Beautiful vistas! Participation is free. Authentic ESHM shirts available for $10 if waiver and shirt fee received by June 7, or while supplies last.
Here are details on the free races of the 2025 Tussey Teasers Series. Plan ahead to arrive early to check in before the start.
Colyer ‘Sno Big Deal 10KÂ – Feb 8, 10 am. out and back from Colyer Lake (Lake Road parking lot) on part of Leg #10 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. Timing, water, random prizes.
Laurel Run Switchbacker 10KÂ – March 1, 10am. Out and back form Tussey Mountain Ski Area on Leg #1 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. Timing, water, random prizes.
Tussey-to-Whipple 11 Miler – April 13, 9am. Point to point form Tussey Mountain Ski Area to Whipple Dam State Park on Legs #1-#3 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. Participants are responsible for their own transportation home after the race. Timing, water, random prizes.
Beidleheimer Sidewinder 10K & 20K – May 4, 9am. Out and back from Whipple Dam State Park (beach road) on Leg #4 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. The 20K includes a 1.6-mile hill. Timing, water, random prizes.
Treaster Kettle Test-Your-Mettle 10.6 Miler – June 8, 8am. Out and back from Colyer Lake (Lake Road parking lot) to Bear Meadows and back on Leg #11 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. Timing, water, random prizes.
Eager Seeger Half Marathon – June 22, 8am. Loop course from Alan Seeger Natural Area on Legs #6-#8 of the Tussey Mountainback’s 50-mile loop course. Timing, water, random prizes.
