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End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler race photo

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler race photoWaterfall
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Race date in 4 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Waterfall · 42.195km · 21.1km · 6.4km
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, August 4, 2026 ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 20, 2026
End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler race photo
Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler race photo
Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the half marathon held in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, from October 24 to 25, 2026.

It stands out as a unique race among Pennsylvania's fall races.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Run the Tunnels of the PA Turnpike | End of the Road Race Experience

Trivium Racing

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
Half21.0975km09:004h 30m
6.4km08:20—
START · FINISH

3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA

Start · Google Maps
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The 26.2 Road Closed Rambler Challenge, 17.1 Tunnel Traveler Challenge, Half Marathon - Saturday,

Half Marathon - Sunday, and Economy Package - Half Marathon - Sunday will be held together.

Start line will be set up at 3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA, and the start time is 9 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher T-shirt

Where and when to collect your End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Waterfall’s End of the Road half marathon; packet collection information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car access only
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Waterfall, PA is a rural car-access venue with no relevant public transit.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car access only

Venue is Cove Valley Travel Plaza / the abandoned PA Turnpike tunnels, 3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA 16689, a remote rural mountain area near Breezewood. The race notes 'only one way in and one way out' with on-site parking; no public transit serves this location.

Date confirmed: race runs Sat-Sun Oct 24-25, 2026, matching source date 2026-10-24.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car access only

Finish is at the same remote venue as the start; no public transit access, car required.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned; on-site race parking with parking attendants.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Waterfall, PA is a rural car-access venue with no relevant public transit. Standard cash or card applies for any parking, and a car or rideshare is needed to reach the course.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

October temperatures average 12°C.

At Waterfall, wind is more of a factor than the cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help protect your body temperature, and you should check a dry change of clothes in advance for after the finish.

The race venue is in an area without public transport.

Plan on travelling by private car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

The point where runners most often fall apart on full marathon is around 30 km.

The 30 seconds you save early on can save you five minutes later.

Do not skip the water stations; take a little at each one.

The start is at 09:00. Registration is open until October 24, 2026.

Times are local to Waterfall. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Rent a car in Harrisburg (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Rent a car in Harrisburg (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Where runners eat in Waterfall

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Waterfall after the race

Seeing Waterfall with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Waterfall.

Total cost and budget for End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waterfall runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

FAQ
When does End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Waterfall, PA, United States.

How much is the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What distances does End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 start?

3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 course like?

The 26.2 Road Closed Rambler Challenge, 17.1 Tunnel Traveler Challenge, Half Marathon - Saturday,

Half Marathon - Sunday, and Economy Package - Half Marathon - Sunday will be held together.

Start line will be set up at 3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA, and the start time is 9 a.m. local time.

When does registration for End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, August 4, 2026 to Sat, October 24, 2026.

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