Attention Ultra Runners!

We have a new race for you with our Chinklacamoose Ultra 50k. It will follow most of the same course as the Chinklacamoose Marathon that you know and love with a few additional miles on the trails at Curwensville Lake! It will be a lovely scenic run along the West Branch Susquehanna. Come join us on June 20, 2015.

The Chinklacamoose Marathon on Saturday June 20, 2015 will take participants through central Clearfield County on a tough course utilizing Rails to Trails, roads, and off-road hiking trails. Participants can run a full or half marathon or the new 50k ultra and can compete as an individual or relay team. This Marathon is definitely not a “walk in the park” so come prepared for a real challenge!

Chinklacamoose was the name of the Leni-Lenape or Delaware Indian village located where Clearfield borough now stands. It is a reminder of the history of both the Borough itself as well as Clearfield County. Since the time of the Delaware Indians, humans have settled near the West Branch of the Susquehanna throughout much of its length in large part due to the valuable resources of food, water, and transportation that the River provided them. Over time, dependence on the River waned as public water supplies were developed, groceries stores became more abundant, and the primary mode of transportation switched from canoes to cars. The dependence waned, but did not disappear. Many of the small communities in Clearfield County as well as businesses and civic organizations are hanging on to their connection to the River as a source of recreation, tourism, and ecological importance. Together, the Clearfield County Conservation District, the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, and the Clearfield County Rails to Trails Association are hosting the Chinklacamoose Marathon to celebrate and highlight the history and connection we maintain with the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Not only will this event showcase what Clearfield County has to offer, but the proceeds will help support environmental education and conservation efforts in the county.The Chinklacamoose Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay is located in the heart of Clearfield County in north central PA. The course is primarily on trails and dirt roads, intermixed with hardtop segments on sparsely traveled country roads. The course was designed to showcase the beauty of this region as it passes through farmland and dense hemlock forests while paralleling the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries throughout most of its length. The half marathon is a flat out and back, located entirely on the Clearfield-Grampian Rails Trail. The full marathon offers challenging single track trails and ascents which run peak to peak through the river gorge – it is a true ridge runner’s marathon. The relay breaks the course down into diverse segments for teams with runners of varying ability levels. The 50k Ultra will follow the same path as the full marathon with a couple extra miles along the river on trails at Curwensville Lake. Proceeds benefit the Clearfield County Conservation District, the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, and the Clearfield County Rails to Trails Association.

Prices and registration cutoffs will updated before the end of the year.
Registration is open to all people. Cost of registration for the full marathon is $48.00 and $43.00 for the half marathon until May 29, 2015, $58.00 and $53.00 respectively from May 30 to the day before the event. Registration includes bib number and “goody bag”. You will have the option to add a 2015 official Chinklacamoose Marathon T-Shirt for $12.00 (In the past this was included in the registration). Shirts will not be available after May 29. All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. All participants are required to sign a waiver and participants under the age of 18 will need your parent’s or guardian’s signature on the waiver. We encourage you to register early. If you are unable to register ahead of time, you may register at the Clearfield County Conservation District office (see below). There will be no day of registration. Registration is non-refundable.Online registration is now open for the 2015 Chinklacamoose Marathon & Ultra.
Give the gift of registration to your favorite runner this year!Click here to print and mail your registration.

Packet Pickup Locations: There are two opportunities to receive your race packet. The first opportunity is Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Clearfield YMCA from 12PM - 8PM. The Clearfield YMCA will be hosting an expo for runners of the marathon. Lastly packets can be picked up the morning of the race starting at6AM at the District Office. Please watch for signs!Personal Belongings - Storage and Retrieval: Marathon participants can leave their belongings with us at the starting line in a car located at the Lawrence Township Building. You can pick up your belongings at the finish line in the bay. Your belongings will be identified by race number.Race and Course Details for the Individual Participants: The ultra begins at 7:00 and the marathon begins at 8:00 A.M. at the Lawrence Township Building on the Clearfield-Grampian Rails Trail in Clearfield Borough. Each mile is marked. See the maps below for the Ultra, Full and Half Marathon Courses.Half Marathon

• The half marathon is an out and back on the rails to trails (trail parallels SR 879 and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River). The turnaround point is just prior to the intersection with Rustic Road (across from Aletta’s Market).

Full Marathon

• The full marathon follows the rails to trails to just past the 9.5 mile marker in Stronach (near Grampian).
• Turn left onto Kratzer Road.
• Turn left onto Stronach Road.
• Turn right onto Hollow Road.
• Turn left onto SR 729.
• Follow SR 729 south to Eagles Ridge Golf Course then turn left onto WM Cemetery Road. *See Note Below
• Turn left onto River Road.
• Turn left into Curwensville Dam at Lakeview Road.
• Turn right into the campground and follow signs to the single track trails which ring the lake (marked with orange flagging tape and directional signs).

• Turn Left onto SR 453.
• Turn right onto Irvin Park Road.
• Turn left onto Cooper Road.
• Turn right onto Schofield/River Street.
• Turn right onto rails to trails and follow to the finish line at the Clearfield County Conservation District.

Ultra Course: Detailed instructions with GPS coordinates can be found here.

• The ultra follows the rails to trails to mile 10.25 near Grampian and turns around
• Turn right onto Kratzer Road.
• Turn left onto Stronach Road.
• Turn right onto Hollow Road.
• Turn left onto SR 729.
• Follow SR 729 south to Eagles Ridge Golf Course then turn left onto WM Cemetery Road. *See Note Below
• Turn left onto River Road.
• Turn left into Curwensville Dam at Lakeview Road.
• Turn right into the campground, ultra runners will break from marathon runners at this point, and follow signs to the single track trails which ring the lake (marked with orange flagging tape and directional signs).
• Turn Left onto SR 453.
• Turn right onto Irvin Park Road.
• Turn left onto Cooper Road.
• Turn right onto Schofield/River Street.
• Turn right onto rails to trails and follow to the finish line at the Clearfield County Conservation District.

*Note: There will be a lane closure in the northbound lane only of SR 729 from Hollow Road to WM Cemetery Road; all other roads will remain open to vehicle traffic. Runners must run against traffic and stay on berm whenever possible.

Map: Click here to view a downloadable PDF of the Marathon map

Fluid Replacement: 10 fluid replacement tables are located approximately every 2-3 miles and at the finish line. We recommend bringing your own hydration pack for use between stations.

Carb Boom Energy Gel: There will be Carb Boom stations along the way.

Rest Facilities – Port-a-potties will be at the starting line, 3-6-14 mile marks. Restrooms will be available at the 18 & 20 mile marks.

Medical Aid: Medical aid will be available throughout the course.

Registration is open to all people over the age of 12. A team leader must create the team then other members may register and join the team. Cost of registration for being on a team is $33 per team member until May 29, 2015, and $38 per team member from May 30 – June 17, 2015. Registration includes bib number and “goody bag” for each participant. You will have the option to get an official 2015 Chinklacamoose Marathon t-shirt, at cost, during registration. All participants are required to sign a waiver and participants under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian signature on the waiver.There will be no day of registration. Instead participants can sign up at the Conservation District Office, see Packet Pickup Locations below for more details. Registration is non-refundable.

• Each Team will consist of up to 4 runners. A Team can have as few as two (2) members competing. Only teams with 4 members will be eligible for prizes.
• The Team Leader must create the team then other members may register at their convinience and join the team. Team members are NOT eligible to register for the single marathon.
• Certificates will be awarded to the top team finishers.
• Each Team will be given one wrist strap that will be passed from Team member to Team member at each of the relay exchange points. Exchange Points will be monitored by Event Staff. The Team with the best time will be declared the winner.
• The Relay Teams will run the same course as the Marathon field.

First Leg – 6 miles w/ exchange at 6 mile mark (Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories Co in Curwensville)
Second Leg – 8 miles with exchange at 14 mile mark (Eagles Ridge Golf Course in Lumber City)
Third Leg – 6 miles with exchange at 20 mile mark (Irvin Park in Curwensville)
Fourth Leg – 6 miles to finish line

Only the team member running the final leg may cross the finish line in Clearfield.

Registration is now open for the 2015 Chinklacamoose Marathon & Ultra!

Click here to print and mail your registration.

Please read the Waiver Form before continuing to the online registration form.

If you are a member of a team that has been registered by the team captain but you still need to sign the waiver, click here to complete the waiver acknowledgement online.(Online Registration ends Wednesday June, 17 2015 at midnight.)Team Race Packets: Team Captains are responsible for picking up Team Race Packets. Packets included Race Bib Numbers, 2015 Chinclacamoose Marathon T-Shirts, and goodie-bags for all team members.Packet Pickup Locations: The first opportunity for packet pickup is Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Clearfield YMCA from 12-8PM. The Clearfield YMCA will be hosting an expo for runners of the marathon. Lastly packets can be picked up the morning of the race starting at 6AM at the District Office. Please watch for signs!*ONLY TEAM CAPTAINS MAY PICK UP TEAM RACE PACKETS.*Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for the Team competition. Teams are responsible for dropping off and picking up team members at the exchange points. The marathon course is open to traffic during the race, please use extreme caution on the course and be respectful of the full marathon participants at exchange points. Exchange points will be clearly marked. It would be best to designate one non-team member to handle transportation to and from the various exchange points, in case of injury.Race and Course Details for Relay TeamsRace begins at 8:00 A.M at the Lawrence Township Building in Clearfield. Take the Spruce Street exit off SR 879 and follow trail signs to the starting line.

• The marathon follows the rails to trails to just past the 9.5 mile marker in Stronach (near Grampian). As noted above, the first exchange will occur at Mile 6 at Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories Company in Curwensville

• Turn left onto Kratzer Road.

• Turn left onto Stronach Road.

• Turn right onto Hollow Road.

• Turn left onto SR 729.

• Follow SR 729 south to Eagle’s Ridge Golf Course then turn left onto WM Cemetary Road. *See Note Below Regarding SR 729

The second exchange will occur at the Eagle’s Ridge Golf Course at Mile 14

• Turn left onto River Road.

• Turn left into Curwensville Dam at Lakeview Road.

• Turn right into the campground and follow signs to the single track trails which ring the lake (marked with orange flagging tape and directional signs).

• Turn Left onto SR 453.

• Turn right onto Irvin Park Road. Third exchange will be at Irvin Park at Mile 20

• Turn left onto Cooper Road.

• Turn right onto Schofield/River Street.

• Turn right onto rails to trails and follow to the finish line at the Rapid Ways Transportation facility near the starting line.

*Note: There will be a lane closure in the northbound lane only of SR 729 from Hollow Road to WM Cemetery Road; all other roads will remain open to vehicle traffic. Runners must run against traffic and stay on berm whenever possible.

Fluid Replacement: 10 fluid replacement tables approximately every 2-3 miles and at the finish line.

Carb Boom Energy Gel: There will be Carb Boom stations along the way.

Rest Facilities – Port-a-potties will be at the starting line, 3-6-14 mile marks. Restrooms will be available at the 18 & 20 mile marks.

Medical Aid: Medical aid will be available throughout the course.

Awards: The Awards Ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 1PM for the Full Marathon and tentatively 2PM for the Ultra. For the full and half marathon participants, top finishers in all recognized standard age categories male and female receive certificates: Open /19 & Under / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 and 70 & Up. Certificates will be presented to the top team from the relay portion of the event. All runners who finish will receive a medal.Post-Race Showers: Each participant will receive a shower pass from the Clearfield YMCA with their goody bag. The YMCA is located in downtown Clearfield at 21 North Second Street.Food/Beverages: Bottled water, oranges and bananas will be available at the finish line.T-Shirts: All registered runners will receive a commemorative 2015 Chinklacamoose Marathon T-Shirt.Results: Results will be available on the marathon website www.clfdccd.com a few days after the race.Photos: Photos from the race will be available free of charge. They will be posted on our website atwww.clfdccd.com approximately 2 weeks after the race.