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Montour Trail 1/2 Marathon
5K Run and 5K Fun Walk
Proceeds benefit the maintenance and expansion of the Montour Trail.
Q: Can I register on race day?
A: Yes, registration will be available on race day from 6:30 AM until 7:30 AM at the Mall at Robinson.
Q: What kind of running surface is on the Montour Trail?
A: The Montour Trail has a crushed limestone surface.
Q: I'm coming from out of town, are there hotels near by?
A: The Marriott (Pittsburgh Airport) located just off of the Montour Trail and about 2 miles from the Mall where the race begins. The address for the Marriott is:
777 Aten Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
phone 412-788-8800 or toll-free 1-800-328-9297
There are also a number of other hotels in the area as the Mall and the Montour Trail are located in the vicinity of the Pittsburgh Airport, using the search for Coraopolis 15108 hotels would provide the area hotels.
Q: I run a lot on the Montour Trail can it handle 1,000 runners at once?
A: There are some narrow spots on the trail and we ask all runners to be considerate during the race to other runners and stay to the right and be aware of your surroundings. For this reason, no dogs or strollers are permitted.
Q: I registered for the race and am injured, can I get a refund?
A: No refunds will be given.
Q: I registered for the half marathon but want to run the 5K, can I switch registrations?
A: Yes, you can switch registrations. Contact our race registrar at race@montourtrail.org to switch races.
Q: I did not get an email confirmation when I registered. How can I find out if I am registered?
A: Click here to verify your registration.
Q: Is the course flat?
A: The course begins with a long downhill before entering the trail. The trail is all flat, but you will encounter a slight 1% grade as you near the turnaround point.
Q: Can you tell me about your water and aid stations?
A: 8 water stations are available along the course approximately every 1.5 miles. Water and sports drink will be available.
Q: May I use a baby jogger, MP3 player or iPod, roller blades, scooter, headphones or ear buds?
A: Baby joggers are prohibited. MP3 players, iPods, headphones or ear buds are strongly discouraged due to narrow sections of the trail and for the courtesy of your fellow runners.
Q: Where does my race registration fee go?
A: All proceeds from the event are used for the maintenance and expansion of the Montour Trail. The trail is a 46 mile rail-trail project that extends from near Coraopolis in Moon Township to Clairton. The MTC is a non profit 501c3 organization.
Q: Can I help the event by volunteering?
A: By all means, we welcome all volunteers to help out the event. There are many duties that need done prior to and on race day. If interested, contact our race director at race@montourtrail.org for information.
