Events
Kinzua Half Marathon
Kinzua 5K
Tornado Double (Both Events)
Half Marathon Pacers
Description
Take a trip to the Allegheny National Forest this summer and experience one of America's most scenic forests. Called "The Land of Many Uses," the Allegheny National Forest is known for its diverse recreational offerings like hiking, boating, swimming, and biking. Experience what National Geographic calls "one of America’s most scenic drives" on PA Route 6 and make the Kinzua Half Marathon your race destination this summer.
“It's hard to do more than just scratch the surface on such a massive park.” - Bob R.
Half Marathon Race Information
Experience this one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon in the Allegheny National Forest. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water stations at will be available along the course. Refreshments provided at the finish.
This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 4 hours (18 min per mile). Registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail.
Half Marathon Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Named Top 10 National Forest in the USA - Forestry.com
5K Race Information
Saturday evening 5K race starting at 7:00. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water station prior to the turnaround. Refreshments provided at the finish.
This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 1.5 hours (approx. 14:30/mile). Race registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail.
5k Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters, plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
"The Kinzua Bridge Skywalk is an engineering masterpiece with a rich history and one of the most stunning views you’ll see in the Pennsylvania Wilds." - PA Wilds
Restrooms & Aid Stations
- Portable restrooms will be available by the Start/Finish area.
- Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.
Swag
Half Marathon
- Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
- Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt
- Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 10)
- Kinzua Half Marathon Bumper Sticker
- Free Professional Race Photos
5k
- Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
- Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt
- Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 10)
- Bumper Sticker
- Free Professional Race Photos
Tornado Double
- Commemorative, custom-crafted Finisher Medal
- Special, Custom Tornado Double Finisher Medal
- Premium Short Sleeve Performance Shirt
- Custom Race Bib With Your Name (must register before July 10)
- Bumper Sticker
- Free Professional Race Photos
- SPECIAL 5th Anniversary giveaway (exclusively for Tornado Double participants)
Course Records
Half Marathon
Male Overall: Shawn Wiler (Columbus, PA) 1:16:04.52 (2020)
Female Overall: Melina Terranova (Buffalo, NY) 1:27:26.92 (2023)
Male Masters: Gary Pate (Alliance, OH) 1:23:51.77 (2023)
Female Masters: Dawn Rhee (Pittsburgh, PA) 1:41:30.81 (2021)
5k
Male Overall: Josh Duffie (Beaver Falls, PA) 16:40.63 (2024)
Female Overall: Brenna Wendell (Castle Rock, CO) 20:12.10 (2022)
Male Masters: Terry Beacom (Tarentum, PA) 18:40.97 (2023)
Female Masters: Malissa Terry (Dayton, OH) 21:54.07 (2022)
Media
Running the Kinzua Half Marathon at Kinzua Bridge State Park - Still Going Far, August 2023
The Most Adventurous Half Marathons in the World - Halfmarathons.net, January 2023
Kinzua Half Marathon highlights PA summer race slate - Olean Times Herald, June 2020
2024 Recap Video
FAQs
Is there a course time limit?
- Yes, participants in the Half Marathon must run or walk under 4 hours. 5k participants must run or walk under 90 minutes.
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.
Local Attractions
Note: The Kinzua Skywalk will be undergoing renovations from 2025 through 2027. You can learn more about the skywalk closure here.
Kinzua Bridge Visitor's Center
Stroup's Maple Syrup
Place
Mount Jewett, PA US 16740
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RUN FOR JUST $1
Want to reduce your registration fee to just $1?
Become a fundraiser and support the MJ2KB Trail Club the non-profit organization that maintains and improves the section of the Knox Kane Rail Trail that the Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k is held on each year! Each person who raises a minimum of $250 on their personal fundraising page has the option of getting their registration reduced to a dollar in our "Run for $1!" incentive program. Once you raise at least $250, an automatic refund of your registration fee minus $1 will be triggered.
To learn more about the great work that MJ2KB does, please visit their website here.
