Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon

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Come spend the day with us on the 2020 Trail of the Year in the final event of the 2026 Cambria County Trails Series! Registrants are invited to participate in a foot/adaptive device (for disabled individuals) race and casual bike ride on Saturday, October 3rd. The foot race consists of 4 offered distances:- Marathon (26.2 miles) - 15 miler - 5k- Couch Potato 0.0k Transportation will be available for participants from the finish line in Duman Lake County Park to their respective starting lines for the marathon and 15-miler. BIKE RIDEThose 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 4th. 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. Please note that close to the park, you will be riding on a single track portion of trail. Due to potential roots and rocks, we suggest something other than road tires. A commemorative long sleeve shirt for the event will be given to all who pre-register online. All finishers of Saturday's events will receive a finisher 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. Criteria:-Disabled individuals must be able to run/hike/wheel the course without support.-ANY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION USED MUST BE NON-MOTORIZED.-Tethers may be used for individuals with a visual impairment, leg prosthetics may be used for amputees, crutches, braces or poles may be used if indicated/necessary.-Please email the race director at cambriaconservationrecreation@gmail.com to request permission to bring a guide dog if necessary. Amenities are NOT provided for dogs, and the athlete is responsible for cleaning up after the dog.-See guide restrictions below. 5k disabled participants: Open to ALL non-motorized adaptive equipment. This 5k course is the same as the running race 5k, it is a combination of pavement and rail trail with a handful of minor inclines, and is an out-and-back course with ample room to turn around. Guide RestrictionsDisabled individuals are responsible for bringing their own guide if necessary. Guides are not official entrants in the Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon and are not timed, scored, or listed in the official results. In order for the guide to receive any race amenity (shirt, medal, aid station items, race timing), they must register as a participant. Guides must remain with their participant at all times. They may not use a bicycle or other mode of transportation. Guides must have GUIDE visibly posted on their outermost layer on the front and back at all times. They may not push or pull the participant at any time, and may not run ahead to aid stations to fill water bottles or otherwise unfairly advantage their participant. Guides must work with their disabled participant to ensure safety at all times, this includes communication between the participant and guide to stay out of the way when being approached by other race participants or officials on the course in order to avoid collision. Please be sure to read over each individual section of this registration page for information on transportation/scheduling/pricing etc. Any further questions can be sent to cambriaconservationrecreation@gmail.com. ScheduleSaturday, October 3rd Marathon:6:00AM-7:00AM Day-of packet pick up available at Duman Lake County Park. 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. 7:45AM-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 up9:45AM Casual group ride.

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