Event Summary:
This is a marathon distance series comprised of 3 races in 3 locations in Mercer County. The races will continue in their current order with new dates and times.

On Saturday, February 22nd, the Epicenter Eight (0.5) will continue the same “rolling course” (that means hills!) in Fredonia, but with a new start time of 10:00am. On Saturday, March 22nd, the Trout Island Tromp will traverse its 4.6 miles in Sharpsville on the Trout Island Trail. On Saturday, April 19th (Easter Weekend), the MKG Half-marathon distance will take place at Maurice K Goddard State Park. Series runners will have cumulative mileage of a full marathon.

Event Details:

Epicenter Eight (0.5) will have its registration at the Fredonia Presbyterian Church (opening at 8:30am). The race will start at 10:00am and run on open roads on an out-and-back course. Course will have nominal country road vehicular traffic - this route is NOT a closed course. Runners are recommended to not use earbuds and be observant to vehicles on the course. Awards to top 3 male and female runners. MCTA merchandise will be on sale as well. This is the only indoor registration and post-event venue of the series.

Trout Island Tromp is still in March. In hopes of not needing snow-shoes or XC skis, this fun race utilizes the entirety of the Trout Island Trail. Race time is 10:00am with registration opening prior to 9:00am at the Trail Head on Mercer Ave. Awards to top 3 male and female runners.

The MKG Half-Marathon starts at 10:00am on the now well-established, permanently marked HM course at Maurice K. Goddard State Park. Registration opens at 8:30am at the Marina Pavilion. Easter weekend has typically been great for this race as many out-of-towners are looking for somewhere to race between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Be sure to invite your family visiting on this weekend out to one of the most scenic and challenging courses for this race distance. Awards to top 3 male and female finishers and finishers medals to everyone else.

SERIES runners will be given their race number at the first race they attend. NOTE: this race number WILL BE USED FOR THE WHOLE SERIES. YOU MUST BRING IT TO EVERY RACE IN WHICH YOU ENTERED AND WISH TO COMPETE. These bibs will be a more durable plastic race number. Participants selecting the series option (where you can run any or all of the 3) will use this race number/chip for any/all of the events they attend. The race numbers will be collected at the end of the series.

Runners registering for just ONE event will be issued a disposable tyvek-type bib & chip.

Epicenter Eight (0.5) - FEB 22nd (10am) - $20 (or included in the $50 series pricing)

Trout Island Tromp 4.6 - MAR 22nd (10am) - $20 (or included in the $50 series pricing)

MKG Half-Marathon - APR 19th (10am) - $25 (or included in the $50 series pricing)

As this is a crucial fundraising event for MCTA, Inc., there will be no refunds. Any paid registration will be considered a donation if not used by the purchaser. Series pricing is $50, or a la carte is $65. Pay for the SERIES and SAVE $15!

Questions? Email the race director at races@mctrails.net