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Upcoming Half Marathon races near State College

AUG 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon

Bear Gap · 49 km away

SEP 2

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Rock 'N The Knob Trail Challenge – PA’s Highest Trail Race

Claysburg · 79 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

The Dam Half and Dam 4 mile-ish

Mifflinburg · 61 km away

State College · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near State College

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Blair Regional YMCA October Race Series

The Raven is an autumn trail race in the Seven Mountains area of Bald Eagle State Forest, Pennsylvania, offering 10K and half marathon courses through Poe Valley. The 10K covers approximately 6.4 miles with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain, and the half marathon spans roughly 13.6 miles with around 2,900 feet of gain. This is a challenging trail event, distinct from a road race with some unpaved sections. The course features remote singletrack, passable doubletrack, steep ascents, rocky climbs, stream crossings, scenic overlooks, and extended quiet forest sections. It is designed for experienced trail runners, though well-prepared hikers are welcome if they understand the terrain. Aid stations are provided for both distances, with one on the 10K at Mountain Church and three along the half marathon route. The Edgar Allan Poe theme is present in the race name, the Raven finisher awards, the dark-pine Poe Valley environment, and a post-race gathering for sharing experiences or reciting poetry. Following the race, participants receive kettle-served ham and bean soup, with a vegetarian alternative available. The event contributes to scholarships, local trail maintenance, and community initiatives.

Rowe's Research Runners Annual Event

Rowe’s Research Runners Annual Event is a walk, run, and roll fundraiser in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, with a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The in-person gathering uses the Pennsylvania Military Museum as its base, and the event supports research into ME/CFS, dysautonomia, long COVID, and related illnesses. This is the ninth annual edition, and registration does not include a T-shirt; shirts and extra merchandise are sold separately. The event originated from Emily Steffensmeier’s birthday fundraiser and her desire to thank Dr. Peter Rowe, the physician who helped her transition from being bedridden toward a fuller life. Rowe’s Research Runners collaborates with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, and all money raised goes directly to Dr. Rowe and his colleagues at the Chronic Fatigue and Related Disorders Clinic. The cause is personal and medical: Emily has lived with these conditions for 24 years, and the event focuses on fundraising, awareness, and connection for patients and families managing illnesses that can affect the nervous system, immune function, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, and daily energy.

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

End of the Road takes runners onto the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike near Waterfall, Pennsylvania. The main attractions are miles of old highway and long, dark tunnels. This October race weekend includes a half marathon and the One Tunnel 4 Miler, offering runners a choice between 13.1 miles or a shorter route that still passes through tunnels. The 4 Miler is also suitable for walkers and less experienced runners seeking a distance beyond a 5K but less than a half marathon. The half marathon features approximately five miles of tunnel running, followed by rolling rural roads, quiet pavement, mountain vistas, and peak autumn foliage. Runners will go through two turnpike tunnels illuminated by headlamps and glow sticks. This section runs on a road that was bypassed when traffic was rerouted from the old highway. The weekend also presents challenge options: the Road Rambler Challenge consists of two half marathons over consecutive days, while the Tunnel Traveler Challenge combines the half marathon with the 4 Miler. A pre-race Movie Night on the Turnpike enhances the vintage road ambiance.

Tiadaghton Trail Challenge

The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge begins and ends at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center near Waterville, Pennsylvania. This yearly trail race in Pine Creek Valley offers a half marathon and a 10K for participants seeking rocky singletrack, steep ascents, and a woodland course over road racing. The course incorporates singletrack, old wagon roads, quarry grades, and forest roads winding through hemlock and oak stands, revealing valley vistas. Hundreds of trail runners have participated in recent years. Aid stations are stocked, awards are given, and the 10K winner receives a prize axe. Tracy Kemmerer directs the race, established to commemorate her late son.

Nittany Valley Half-Marathon

The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in State College, Pennsylvania, starting at 10 AM on a Sunday. It has been a fixture on the local running schedule since 1984, originating with the last Nittany Valley Marathon. The event attracts hundreds of participants annually, giving it the feel of a community half marathon rather than a large urban race. The course winds through State College, offering a road half marathon within the Nittany Valley region. Results are categorized by age group, accommodating participants ranging from club runners and local regulars to individuals challenging themselves at the half-marathon distance. The race benefits Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Centre County's sole free clinic, which offers medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, and medication support to uninsured residents.

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About Half Marathon races in State College

Happy Valley Training Notes

State College hosts 9 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run campus when they want easy base miles and clean sidewalks. Penn State’s Beaver Stadium Loop passes The Lion Shrine, Old Main, the HUB Lawn, the Creamery, and Beaver Stadium. Nittany Valley Running Club keeps the race board, routes, training chatter, and group options moving. Blue Course Drive gives over 4 miles between Whitehall Road and North Atherton Street. Walnut Springs and Lederer Park work when you want creek-side Z2. Mount Nittany Marathon anchors the long stuff. Fall Feet 5k, Pride 5k - Love On Display, First Night Resolution Run 5K, Nittany Valley Half-Marathon, and NVRC Arts Festival Races keep the calendar honest.

Locals ride out of State College for rolling farmland, forest roads, and climbing. State College Cycling Club gives riders a first club ride as a guest before membership. Airport Loop runs 13 miles and gains 700 feet, so it works for easy endurance. Black Moshannon route runs 42 miles and gains 4,000 feet, so your legs might be sore for a few days afterward. Llama Loop runs 35 miles and gains 1,200 feet. The short loop runs 8 km and gains 713 m. Central Cycling Classic and Happy Valley Preview Ride feel like the anchor days. Bald Eagle Mountain, the west-side sandstone ridges, and Black Moshannon hold the climbs.

Spring and summer are the best months because Walnut Springs has that creek beside it and locals can dip their feet after a run. Summer gives State College milder heat than much of Pennsylvania, so base miles, intervals, gravel days, and long Z2 rides stay realistic. Students thin out in summer, and sidewalks get easier to navigate. Winter changes the feel fast because the surrounding mountains bring significantly lower temperatures. Locals still use campus, Blue Course, the rail trail, and the club calendar, but winter makes both running and riding more deliberate. Cyclocross legs and gravel patience help when Happy Valley turns cold.