Events
Place
Meyersdale, PA US 15552
Description
Half in Pennsylvania. Half in Maryland. A Half to remember!
Join us on Labor Day weekend for the Big Savage Half Marathon! On Saturday, September 4th, experience one of the most unique and beautiful half marathon courses. Participants will traverse a compact crushed limestone rail trail that crosses monumental features including: The Eastern Continental Divide and the Mason - Dixon Line. In addition, participants run through the 7th longest bike trail tunnel in the United States at 3,295 feet in length - the Big Savage Tunnel (hence, the race name!). The Big Savage Tunnel was completely renovated in the early 2000s and is fully lit. Once participants exit the Big Savage Tunnel, they are met by stunning views of the valley below. Not only do participants experience the Big Savage Tunnel, but they also get to explore Maryland's Borden Tunnel (957 ft) constructed in 1911. The Great Allegheny Passage is consistently ranked as one of the top rail trails in the United States!
Event Swag
- Beautifully-designed Finisher Medal
- 100% Polyester Performance Shirt
- Premium Linen Wolf Creek Drawstring Bag
Window Start
All participants will have the option to start their race at any point from 8:00am to 8:30am. The start will be chip timed so there is no penalty to starting later. All results will be based on net (chip) time.
Restrooms & Aid Stations
- Portable restrooms will be placed near the start/finish area and along the course.
- Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Open & Masters Finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over. There will be no in-person award ceremony. All awards will be mailed. A virtual awards ceremony will be posted on YouTube in the week following the event.
Packet Pickup
9/4/2021 from 6:45 am to 8:30 am at the Start/Finish area
Pricing
Opening: $65 (July 7-18)
Early: $75 (July 19- 26)
Regular: $90 (July 27-August 22)
Late: $105 (August 23-September 3)
Travel
Host Hotel
Use this link to book a room for a discounted rate
Other Lodging Options (Distance from start/finish area)
Campgrounds
- Mason Dixon Campground (4.2 miles)
- Holiday Inn Express Cumberland (17.9 miles)
- New Germany State Park (20 miles)
Hotels
- Levi Deal Mansion Bed & Breakfast (8 miles)
- Quality Inn & Suites Frostburg Cumberland (13.6 miles)
- Comfort Inn Grantsville-Deep Creek Lake (15 miles)
Course Map
Local Attractions
Eastern Continental Divide (On the Course)
Big Savage Tunnel (On the Course)
Big Savage Overlook (On the Course)
Mason & Dixon Line (On the Course)
Borden Tunnel (On the Course)
Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival September 5th (16 miles)
Flight 93 National Memorial (28.0 miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (32.2 miles)
Deep Creek Lake (34.5 miles)
Ohiopyle State Park (36.4 miles)
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa (40.1 miles)
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (43.0 miles)
Falling Water (44.0 miles)
Race Contact Info
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Health & Safety
At Wolf Creek Race Management, we take the health and safety of our participants very seriously. We will do everything in our power to offer a safe and fun event for all participants. We have taken several steps to ensure the safety of all participants, staff members, volunteers, and spectators. These steps include:
Open Start Window
Providing pre-packaged food and drinks
Making hand sanitizer readily available
Having EMS on site
Keeping staff spaced out on the course to provide on course assistance
Sweeping the course to ensure all participants finish safely
FAQ
Would you recommend trail running shoes or road running shoes? Road running shoes
Is there a course time limit? Yes, participants in the Half Marathon must run under 4 hours.
Is there an awards ceremony? There will be no in-person awards ceremony. A virtual awards ceremony will be posted on YouTube in the week following the event. All overall open & masters medals will be mailed post-race and should arrive within 2-3 weeks depending on your location.
Can I walk? Absolutely, as long as you can finish the race in the given course time limit.
Will there be race day registration? No.
Are pets allowed? No.
Are strollers allowed? No.
Directions
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