This race starts at the center of downtown Jim Thorpe, directly in front of the County's Courthouse. Runners proceed up Broadway through the Historic District passing landmarks that Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) is known for. Just before the first mile mark, turn right onto an access road that will connect runners with the former Switchback Gravity Railroad. Turn left to proceed up the former down track of the Railroad. After about a mile, you'll leave the woods to return to the road. The first water stop is here. Runners will cross to the other side of the road, back onto the trail to continue up towards the Mauch Chunk Lake. At the breast of the dam, runners will turn away from the lake briefly to skirt the edge of the lake, taking a small downhill back to the trail. Continue up to the offical park entrance, and into the main section of the park itself. Runners will exit the park through the main exit, and turn right on the road (Lentz Trail) to begin the trek back. Roughly a mile down the road, you'll pick up another trail (Orchard Trail) for about a mile. The second water stop is here. The trail will take you about another mile before it joins Lentz Trail once again. Lentz Trail will take you back down towards the main part of town. The road will turn from Lentz Trail to West Broadway, and just where West Broadway becomes Broadway in the Historic District, you'll turn right onto Race Street and proceed to the front of the church for the finish.

Race Start Time:

8:30 am on June 24, 2023

Race Start Location:

Intersection of 209 and Broadway

Pre-Registration:

Online registration now available Runners who have pre-registered may pick up their race packets at the Tolman House during any of the registration times listed below.

Registration:

Tolman House, across from the church on Race Street

Registration Times:

Friday from 5-7 pm (The day before the race) Saturday from 7-8:15 am (The day of the race)

General Directions from Route 476 (Northeast extension of PA Turnpike)

Take exit #74 at Mahoning Valley. Use the ramp on the left for Lehighton to access Route 209. At the end of the ramp bear right. At the next traffic light be in the center lane to allow you to continue across the bridge. At the other end of the bridge turn right to stay on 209. Follow 209 into Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe is at the bottom of a steep downhill.

General Directions from Route 80

Take Route 93S (from the Hazleton/Conyngham area) to the end where it intersects Route 209. Turn left onto Route 209 and continue into Jim Thorpe. At the first traffic light stay straight, the road will take you directly to the historic District.

General Directions from the Poconos

Use the Route 115 exit near the Pocono Speedway. Follow 115 towards the Speedway until you see the intersection of Route 903. Follow Route 903 all the way into Jim Thorpe. The road will turn 90 degrees to the left, and take you to a bridge. Turn left at the end of the bridge at the traffic light and follow the road into the historic district.

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Parking on the Day of the Race:

Parking is always interesting in Jim Thorpe. All parking has moved to meter kiosks placed around the historic district. Race Street will be closed during the race, it is not recommended that try to park there, unless you don't mind staying until the last runner finishes. There is a large lot located behind the train station at the center of the downtown, which is owned by Carbon County. They utilize a separate set of kiosks. The entrance is just past the train station on route 209. There may or may not be a parking attendant on duty at the entrance when you arrive or leave. While meter enforcement is not out and about at the start of the race, they may be checking vehicles by the time you are ready to leave.

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(Early bird registration available until June 24, 2023)

(Online registration available until June 24, 2023)

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