36th Annual Boalsburg Memorial Day Run
Join us for the 36th Annual Boalsburg Memorial Day Run.
The 3.8 mile course weaves through historic Boalsburg and welcomes both runners and walkers.
This year we will have an exciting Start/Finish line with representatives from the Military branches. Please join the festivities and show your American Pride.
Charity Donations:
All race proceeds benefit Boalsburg/Harris Township area causes including
The Boalsburg Military Museum
Boalsburg Heritage Museum
Boalsburg Conservancy
Local Boy Scout #380
Harris Township
Open to walkers and runners of all ages.
This is a TIMED event by Integrity Sports
Prizes will be given for:
Fastest Male and Female in each category:
FASTEST FINISHER OVERALL
Ages 12 and Under
Ages 13-17
Ages 18-30
Ages 31-40
Ages 41-50
Ages 51-60
Ages 61-70
AGES 70+
T-Shirts
All Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a
36th annual TECH Style T-shirt.
T-shirt guarantee deadline is MAY 16th
Course Subject to change
Starts and finishes at the Blue Spring Park.
Google Map of the Park:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Blue+Spring+Park/@40.776718,-77.79777,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5e57de3969c3bab9
****** LiveSignup/ Packet Pickup will be held May 26 6-8pm at Anthym located at 228 East College Ave, State College www.anthym.com
***** Another Live signup/Packet Pick up will be held from 9am-12pm at the Blue Spring Park Pavillion on SATURDAY May 28th
T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants.
Pre-registration and Packet Pickup will be held at Anthym located at 228 East College Ave, State College www.anthym.com
T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants.
Race day Registration from 7:00 am - 8:15 am
Race starts promptly at 8:30am on May 30th.
$25 Pre-registered
$30 day of race
Course description:
The Boalsburg Memorial Day Run starts in Blue Spring Park near downtown Boalsburg, a small village outside of State College, Pennsylvania. The run heads out of the park on Pine St. At the village square, the course goes right on Church St. The run makes a right two blocks later on Chambers Alley and a right on Tennis St. two blocks later. After circling downtown in this fashion, the course heads left and out of town on W. Main St. After a long gentle climb up W. Main St., the course turns around at the turnout to Shingletown Rd. and heads back down the hill. The run makes a right on Bailey Lane and starts the long climb up the hill. After a 0.6 mile climb (that seems longer), the race turns around at the drive into a farm shelter building. After the descent down Bailey Lane, the course turns right on W. Main St. Cheering crowds get thicker as the course heads back into town. At Tennis St, the course makes a left. At Pine St., the course goes left again and heads back to the finish line in Blue Spring Park.
A little about Boalsburg:
Boalsburg is one of a handful of towns in American that claim to have started the Memorial Day tradition. Pennsylvania's sacrifice in the Civil War was greater than that of any other Union state, and the state is steeped in military history. Boalsburg is home to the Pennsylvania Military Museum and the Shrine to the Army's 28th Infantry Division.
The beginning and end of the run courses through the narrow streets of downtown Boalsburg, a village with many nicely kept 18th and 19th century homes. The remainder of the race is on suburban lanes. The climb up Bailey Lane is practically "out in the country". The course is fairly difficult, with gentle to steep uphills dominating the first 2.3 miles. The last mile-and-a-half is all downhill. The people of Boalsburg (those who aren't running) turn out to cheer and encourage the runners.
The Boalsburg Memorial Day Run is a community affair held in conjunction with many other Memorial Day events and activities. The race has grown to be one of the largest regular races in the Centre Region. Nearly 500 runners of all ages and abilities participate. The race can be described as a serious Fun-Run.