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Varies (5:10-6 p.m. start)

This eight-week, Thursday evening series of noncompetitive group runs in Rothrock State Forest covers in stages the entire 50 miles of the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon. Each run takes in 1 or 2 of the course’s 12 segments, and each evening run covers from 4.9 to 8.2 miles with easy to challenging terrain. All runs are on forest roads, mustly unpaved. Meeting times range from 6 p.m. early in the series to 5:30 or 5:10 p.m. later to account for changes in hours of daylight. For a complete schedule, along with driving directions and meeting times, visit http://www.tusseymountainback.com/tips.html. The Discovery Run series is free.

The 2010 Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon will take place on October 16, 2010.

Proceeds from the event support the capital campaign for Centre House, a facility of Housing Transitions, Inc. serving the needs of Centre County individuals and families faced with an imminent housing crisis. Donations to Centre House may be made through the event website, at http://www.tusseymountainback.com/benefit.html

The registration schedule for the mOUnTaiNBACK is as follows: Relay team registration is open through September 25, 2010. Ultramarathoner registration is open through October 2, 2010.

Details

COST:

FREE

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon
WEBSITE: http://www.tusseymountainback.com