Big Woods Half Marathon & 10k

Half Marathon: This is a difficult course. It has over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and is very technical and rocky in some areas. The course takes you along some of the toughest trails in French Creek State Park and past Millers Point -from there you can see the vastness of the landscape you are in. If you are lucky you might even see a fisher cat which is a native weasel!

10K: A shorter version of our Big Woods course which does not include the "Secret Trail". This is a lollipop style course with an aid station at approximately mile 1.7 and 4.5. **10k registrations do not include a finishers item**

**Shirt cut off date: One month from race day**

The 2025 Athlete Guide can be found HERE.

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We love our participants and we want you to feel secure when registering for one of our races. With the use of Runsignup.com's platform we can now offer the following solutions for those who can no longer participate or who would like to change events.

Cutoff date for all transfers or deferrals is one week prior to race day.

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another within the same race (if applicable) for a $5 transfer fee.
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid for registration. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued and is good for use on any Beast Coast Productions event. There is a $10 deferral fee.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.

To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next, you will be able to click “Manage Registration,". From there choose the best transfer/deferral option near the top right of the page.

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event within the same race if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. 
The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

Male - Joseph Gilch  1:14:20 (2023)

Female - Heather Anzallo 1:27:43 (2022)

What are my event options?

Half Marathon or 10k

What is the course for the Big Woods Half Marathon & 10k?

All races will start and finish on the trail near the pool by Hopewell Lake.

The half marathon course will utilize Lenape, Buzzards, Raccoon, Mill Creek and Blue w/Red Trails. You can also access the course map via the following link: https://caltopo.com/m/QNDD

The 10k course will follow the half marathon course for the first 3.2 miles. At the split 10kers will make a hard left and will follow the trail until they reach Mill Creek Trail where they will make another hard left. You can  access the course map via the following link: https://caltopo.com/m/M0646UK

Will you offer refunds for registration?

Currently, we do not offer refunds for any of our races.
We encourage you to take advantage of the following options for normal race occurrences:  

PURCHASE RACE INSURANCE THROUGH ALLIANZ: Race day insurance is offered through  Allianz and has to be purchased at the time of registration.  
To File a Claim: Use the policy number you received when you completed your insurance purchase to make the claim HERE. 
          *Please read through the Allianz policy, as pandemic coverage is not guaranteed. For all questions about your Insurance policy, please contact Allianz. 

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another (if applicable) for a $5 transfer fee.
RACE TO RACE TRANSFER: Choose to run one of Beast Coast Productions other events for a $10 transfer fee.
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.
           To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your               registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next to each registrant, you will be able to “View/Edit Registration,” which is where you will need                 to go to transfer your registration to another participant.  

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event, if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. Deadline to transfer from a virtual event is November 24th, 2023.
           The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

Is there a time limit?

There is a 5 hour time limit for this event.

How do I get my race bib?

In person events: Packet pick up will take place on race morning from 6am-7:15am  at the bottom of the parking lot near Hopewell Lake.

Is there an age requirement to run?

No, this is a family friendly event.

Where do I park on race day?

Free parking is available in the lot above the pool & Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park.
 

Our amazing volunteers help runners at the bib pick up, finish line, on course, and beyond! Join us for a shift and earn credit towards a future race.
Pro-tip: Credit is transferable!