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70 Mile Application
The race is an individual run or team relay of the entire Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. This is a point-to-point race that begins in Ohiopyle, PA and ends in Seward, PA. Total distance is 70.5 miles.
Please click on the Race Rules link to view the rules regarding conduct and pacing.
There will be fully stocked aid stations at the following locations:
While a crew is not required, each runner should plan on carrying food and fluids between each aid station. Additionally, there will also be self-serve fluid only stations at mile seven (7) and at mile fifty-one (51).
A 70.5 mile wilderness trail, traversing state parks, state forests, state gamelands, and other public and private lands. This is a very scenic and challenging course. Difficult footing is the norm, as steep grades, logs, rocks, steps, mud and other obstacles abound. The trail is maintained by the state and features concrete markers at every mile. This is a feature of which few ultra races can boast. The entire course is permanently marked with yellow blazes, which makes getting lost difficult. The majority of the trail is rugged single-track, with a small stretch of dirt road at the 62 mile point and some meadow crossings in the Seven Springs Resort area.
Please note: Due to construction in the Seven Springs Resort area, the trail has a marked detour. The detour takes runners around the construction zone. It is marked with blue signs that point the way. The detour goes next to Lake Tahoe and down one of the resorts ski slopes, rejoining the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail after crossing a meadow. You will run along Lake Tahoe, turn right near a ski lift and follow the snow makers down the hill. There are blue signs with arrows mounted on the snow makers. The last sign has an arrow that points both ways, signifying the crossing of the LHHT. At this sign you will bear left toward the pine trees and pick up the regular yellow blazed trail.
Runners are permitted to leave drop bags for the finish and at checkpoint Three (mile 46.4) and checkpoint Four (mile 57.3). Drop bags will be collected at the pre-race dinner and at the start of the race. If you plan on leaving a drop bag, please have your race number, your name and the checkpoint where the bag is to be delivered clearly visible on the outside of the bag. Also, remember to have a flashlight with spare batteries and a spare bulb in your drop bag at one of the checkpoints. Remember, a reliable flashlight will be required by all but the frontrunners. Plan on having a flashlight available no later than 8:30 P.M. If you think that you may be between checkpoints at that time, leave a flashlight at the earlier checkpoint.
Upon successful completion of the course under the twenty-two hour time limit, each runner will receive a handsome trophy. The winning team members in each division will also receive awards.
To enter, simply complete the Application and mail to:
Rick Freeman
19 Kirchner Drive
South Park, PA 15129
Make checks payable to: Laurel Highlands Ultra
Copyright © 2005 - 2007 Richard Freeman