Come spend the day with us on the 2020 Trail of the Year in the final event of the 2024 Cambria County Trails Series! Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon Registrants are invited to participate in a foot/adaptive device (for disabled individuals) race and casual bike ride on Saturday, October 5th.
Marathon
Participants are dropped off at the starting point in Ebensburg, PA and travel the full marathon course to end at Duman Lake County Park. The course takes competitors down the recent 2 mile extension of the C & I Trail through Revloc and back to the main stem, then spans from Ebensburg to Vintondale along the GTT, right to follow the Rexis Branch/C & I Extension, then extends to the left down the recently constructed trail that connects the GTT system to Duman Lake County Park.
15 Miler
Participants are dropped off at the starting point in Nanty Glo, PA and travel the 15-mile course to end at Duman Lake County Park. The course is the same as the marathon, but starting at a later point in Nanty Glo.
5k
Participants run/walk/wheel an out and back course both beginning and ending at Duman Lake County Park using the recently constructed trail which connects the Ghost Town Trail system to the park. This course is entirely crushed gravel with some pavement at the beginning/end, with a couple minor hill climbs.
Bike Ride
Those registering for the bicycle ride will be invited to join in a leisurely 26.2 (marathon) mile bike ride from Duman Lake County Park to Twin Rocks trailhead on the Ghost Town Trail and C & I Extension on Saturday, October 5th. Cyclists may utilize the aid stations that are set up for the running event this day, but we suggest you come prepared with water and snacks. You are encouraged to ride with the group but may go your own distance at your own pace as desired.
All finishers of Saturday's events will receive a finishers medal. Prizes will be available for the top 3 finishers male/female for the marathon, 15-miler and 5k post-race; top 3 male/female finisher awards will be presented to Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) division for the 5k. All runners, walkers, and cyclists of the event are invited to enjoy music and a meal at Duman Lake County Park after they complete their distance.
Athletes with Disabilities (AWD)
This division is open to physically disabled and visually impaired individuals in the 5k. The top 3 male/female finishers of the AWD division will receive placement awards. Please be mindful of the restrictions below.
Schedule
Saturday, October 5th
Marathon: 6:00AM-7:00AM Day-of packet pick up available at Duman Lake County Park. 6:30AM-7:00AM Buses loading AWDs at Duman Lake County Park to drop off at Ebensburg, PA starting point. 6:45AM-7:15AM Buses loading at Duman Lake County Park to drop off at Ebensburg, PA starting point. 8:00AM Race begins.
15-miler: 6:00AM-8:00AM Day-of packet pick up available at Duman Lake County Park. 7:30AM-8:00AM Buses loading AWDs at Duman Lake County Park to drop off at Nanty Glo, PA starting point. 7:45AM-8:15AM Buses loading at Duman Lake County Park to drop off at Nanty Glo, PA starting point. 9:00AM Race begins.
5k: 6:00AM-9:30AM Day-of packet pick up and day-of registration available at Duman Lake County Park. 9:50AM AWD 5k begins. 10:00AM Race begins.
Casual Group Bike Ride (full Marathon distance): 6:00AM-9:30AM Packet pick up 9:45AM Casual group ride from Duman Lake County Park to Twin Rocks trailhead and back (26.2 miles round trip). Participants of the bike ride may choose to begin their ride at their leisure. We are simply promoting you enjoy the trail this day!
