Held Sat, Oct 24, 2026

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

Waterfall, PA

Race finishedAnnual since at least 2017
Marathon17.1 MilesHalf Marathon4 Miles

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About the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

The course runs through the tunnels of the old Pennsylvania Turnpike, abandoned for decades and now used only for events like this. Inside, it is dark enough that a headlamp is required, and the pavement is uneven in places, so footing matters. The route out feels nearly flat, but the return trip reveals a gradual climb you barely noticed going the other way.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at a hotel in Breezewood, with additional pickup at the race site on both mornings. Parking is at the start and finish area, though there is only one road in and out, so arriving early helps. The start area also hosts an outdoor movie night on the old turnpike the first evening of race weekend.

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End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

Half Marathon Results · 2026

362finishers
1:21:27winner
2:20:27median
4:11:03cutoff

Top 3: Alaric Schiltz (1:21:27) · Bob Riegel (1:22:44) · Ross Hershberger (1:23:32)

4 Miles Results · 2026

297finishers
23:10winner
48:46median
1:29:45cutoff

Top 3: CHRISTINE FEATHER (23:10) · Liam Coy (23:38) · Max Wiley (24:11)

The End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler

Will I finish last at the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:20:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:11:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 362 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:21:27 while the median finisher took 2:20:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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