Montage Mountain Trail Half Marathon

Description:

The 2019 USATF Trail Half Marathon Championship

We are excited to announce that the first annual Montage Mountain Trail Half Marathon Challenge will serve as the USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship!

Active USATF members will be the only people eligible to receive the race prize money. To check your account or register for a USATF membership, please use the link.

Non-USATF Members are encouraged to race and take on one of the most challenging races in Pennsylvania!

Athletes who participate in National Championships and Team USA competitions are subject to drug testing performed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in accordance with the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing.

Race and Course Information:
Not a USATF Member? No worries! Sign Up to race anyways to be a part of one of the best trail races in the area! The Montage Mountain Trail Half Marathon course is a super challenging and scenic tour of the Montage Mountain Ski Resort and surrounding forest lands. The course has approximately 3,500ft elevation gain with terrain that includes single track trails, double wide quad trails, grass paths, and 1 creek crossing! The trails are true Pennsylvania style trails that can be technical, steep at times, and fast as well. There will be aid stations throughout the course that will be stocked with race essentials including lite food, water, and an electrolyte drink. Bring out your team of 5 to compete for the Montage Mountain Trail Half Marathon Team Title. Team winner will receive a custom award.

We are happy to offer a $6,000 Prize Purse for the USATF Championship Race!
1st Place- $1,300
2nd Place- $800
3rd Place- $500
4th Place- $250
5th Place- $150