Half Marathon races near Sewickley

The Buffalo Creek Half Marathon is a point-to-point fall race in western Pennsylvania, held on the third Saturday of October with a 9:00 AM EDT start. It begins in Cabot and follows the Butler Freeport Community Trail for most of its 13.1 miles. The course features crushed limestone underfoot for much of the route and a gentle downhill profile, suiting runners aiming for fast times. The finish is at the south end of the trail at the former Butler Junction, under the Highway 356 bridge over the Allegheny River. The race serves as the primary fundraiser for the Butler Freeport Community Trail Council, an all-volunteer nonprofit that supports the trail used by runners on race day.

Bobcat is a November trail race at Burr Oak State Park in Ohio, offering marathon and half marathon distances. The course is predominantly off-road, with trails comprising about 90 percent of the route. It accommodates both runners and hikers, not exclusively competitive racers. The marathon has an 8-hour time limit, and the half marathon has a 7-hour limit, allowing ample time for participants maintaining a consistent trail pace. The marathon features a single-loop course with undulating terrain, multiple creek crossings, and segments of the Buckeye Trail. The half marathon is a point-to-point race utilizing the same trail network. Burr Oak Lodge is the primary lodging for race weekend, with a room block available by phone, and it typically fills up around the event dates.