Tussey Mountainback
Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
50k, 50mi, 100mi, Half-marathon, Ultra, Relay
Race Information
The Tussey Mountainback races welcome recreational and competitive athletes. The races take place on a certified single-loop 50-mile course on mostly unpaved gravel roads in Central PA's Rothrock State Forest. Ultramarathons of 100 miles, 50 miles, and 50K are featured as well as a 50-mile relay, half marathon, and kids' mile. Runners can run as few as 2.8 miles as part of a relay team. The 50-mile loop has a mile-plus elevation gain.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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