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Big Woods Half Marathon

Sat March 15, 2025 Elverson, PA 19520 US Directions

Events

Half Marathon

$65 7:30AM EDT Price increases after November 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://beastcoastpro.com/big-woods-half-marathon.

Place

843 Park Rd.
Elverson, PA US 19520

2024 Athlete Guide

The 2024 Athlete Guide can be found HERE.

Description

This is a difficult course. It has over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and is very technical and rocky in some areas. The course takes you along some of the toughest trails in French Creek State Park and past Millers Point -from there you can see the vastness of the landscape you are in. If you are lucky you might even see a fisher cat which is a native weasel!

**Shirt cut off date: One month from race day**

Race Contact Info

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Referrals

Earn $20 of your registration fee back after 5 friends sign up using your referral link.

Referrals are automated. A registrant can not be added as your referral if they've already registered without using your personal referral link.

Transfers, Deferrals and Bib Exchanges

We love our participants and we want you to feel secure when registering for one of our races. With the use of Runsignup.com's platform we can now offer the following solutions for those who can no longer participate or who would like to change events.

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another within the same race for a $5 transfer fee (if applicable).
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid for registration. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued and is good for use on any Beast Coast Productions event. There is a $10 deferral fee.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.

To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next, you will be able to click “Manage Registration,". From there choose the best transfer/deferral option near the top right of the page.

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event within the same race if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. 
The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

Course Records

Male - Joseph Gilch  1:14:20 (2023)

Female - Heather Anzallo 1:27:43 (2022)

FAQ

What are my event options?

Half Marathon


What is the course for the Big Woods Half Marathon?

The course will start and finish on the trail near the pool by Hopewell Lake. The course will utilize Lenape, Buzzards, Raccoon, Mill Creek and Blue w/Red Trails. You can also access the course map via the following link: https://caltopo.com/m/QNDD


Will you offer refunds for registration?

Currently, we do not offer refunds for any of our races.
We encourage you to take advantage of the following options for normal race occurrences:  

PURCHASE RACE INSURANCE THROUGH ALLIANZ: Race day insurance is offered through Allianz and has to be purchased at the time of registration.  
To File a Claim: Use the policy number you received when you completed your insurance purchase to make the claimHERE. 
          *Please read through the Allianz policy, as pandemic coverage is not guaranteed. For all questions about your Insurance policy, please contact Allianz. 

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another (if applicable) for a $5 transfer fee.
RACE TO RACE TRANSFER: Choose to run one of Beast Coast Productions other events for a $10 transfer fee.
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.
           To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your               registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next to each registrant, you will be able to “View/Edit Registration,” which is where you will need                 to go to transfer your registration to another participant.  

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event, if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. Deadline to transfer from a virtual event is November 24th, 2023.
           The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

Is there a time limit?

There is a 5 hour time limit for this event.


How do I get my race bib?

In person events: Packet pick up will take place on race morning from 6am-7:15am  at the bottom of the parking lot near Hopewell Lake.

Is there an age requirement to run?

No, this is a family friendly event.


Where do I park on race day?

Free parking is available in the lot above the pool & Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park.
 

VOLUNTEERS

Our amazing volunteers help runners at the bib pick up, finish line, on course, and beyond! Join us for a shift and earn credit towards a future race.
Pro-tip: Credit is transferable!

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