Rediscover an Old Road!
The Old Turnpike Half Marathon takes place at the one-of-a-kind Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike! Featured in a movie, once billed as the “World’s Greatest Highway”, and surrounded by the stunning scenery of Buchanan State Forest and the Allegheny Mountain Range, this half marathon is a must! Run through the 1.26 mile long Sideling Hill tunnel and the kilometer-long Rays Hill tunnel.
| Location | Old PA Turnpike, Waterfall, Pennsylvania |
| Date | May 28, 2022 |
| Terrain | Road (Lots of potholes) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Registration Opens: January 13, 2022
Race Details
Starts: 8:00-8:30 AM (30 minute window start to allow for social distancing)
| Typical Weather | 49-70 degrees |
| Course Type | Out & Back |
| Stroller Friendly | No |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Pricing
Opening: $35 (January 13 Only)
Super Early: $50 (January 14-16)
Early: $60 (January 17 – February 26)
Regular: $75 (February 27 – April 26)
Late: $90 (April 27 – May 27)
Course Map
Course Records
Male Overall: Peter Weida (Lancaster, PA) 1:17:02 (2020)
Female Overall: Rachel Rabbitt (Yorktown, VA) 1:32.37 (2021)
Male Masters: Nicholas Fitz (Pittsburgh, PA) 1:35:20 (2021)
Female Masters: Naomi Pennington (Altoona, PA) 1:42:21 (2021)
Reviews
“I think I found my new favorite half marathon… Old Turnpike Half Marathon that takes you out & back through 2 tunnels that are about 1 mile long each…”
Tina K.
“The event was well coordinated and I felt safe the entire time. Hand sanitizer was readily available and all the staff and volunteers were very mindful of CDC guidelines. Great event!
Peter W.
Packet Pickup
Friday 5/27/2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express Breezewood (16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA 15533)
Saturday 5/28/2021 from 6:30am to 8:20am at the Start/Finish Area
Travel
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Breezewood (16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA 15533)
The Holiday Inn Breezewood has set aside over 30 rooms for participants at a special rate of $139.00 plus 8% sales tax. All rooms come with a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, and ironing board. To reserve a room, call 814-735-7666 and request to reserve a room under the Old PA Turnpike Half Marathon Group Block. All reservations should be made by 5/1/2021. You may also go to www.hiexpress.com/BRZPA and enter group code MAR to reserve.
Other Lodging Options (Distance from Start/Finish Area)
- Omni Bedford Springs Resort (29.3 miles)
- Quality Inn Breeze Manor (10.6 miles)
- Days Inn by Wyndham Breezewood (11.1 miles)
Flights
Check for flights into these local airports:
International
- Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Regional/Domestic
- Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO)
- John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)
- Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE)
Other Local Attractions
Cowans Gap State Park (19.3 miles)
Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park (20.4 miles)
Raystown Lake Recreation Area (27.6 miles)
Omni Bedford Springs Resort Spa (29.3 miles)
Old Bedford Village (30.0 miles)
Shawnee State Park (35.5 miles)
Directions to Start/Finish Area
Holiday Inn Express Breezewood
16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA 15533
Continue to US-30 E
31 s (476 ft)
Head east toward US-30 E 180 ft
Turn right toward US-30 E 295 ft
Continue on US-30 E to Harrisonville
9 min (7.0 mi)
Turn left onto US-30 E 4.6 mi
Turn left onto PA-915 N 2.3 mi
Continue on State Rte 4006 to your destination
7 min (3.9 mi)
Slight right onto State Rte 4006 2.8 mi
Turn right onto N Hess Rd 0.4 mi
Continue straight onto Pump Station Rd 0.5 mi
Turn right
Destination will be on the left
0.2 mi
Cove Valley Plaza
Pennsylvania 16689
Results/Photos
2020 Old Turnpike Half Marathon Results
2020 Old Turnpike Half Marathon Photos
2020 Old Turnpike Half Marathon Virtual Award Ceremony
2021 Old Turnpike Half Marathon Results