It began as an idea almost two years ago, an endurance trail run using the Elk State
Forest. This Saturday, October 19 that
idea becomes a reality and the day has blossomed into a “something for
everyone” Saturday.
At 7:30am almost 80 runners will begin a 10 hour race when
Emporium native Jim Kempher fires off his cannon. The start of the race is at the intersection
of the West Creek Rails to Trails and South Broad Street. The inaugural run involves more than 30
volunteers who will man aid stations and provide emergency response if
necessary.
Thirty minutes later a group of bird watchers will meet at
the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Office.
That group will take a one mile walk with Emporium native Mark
Johnson. Johnson is a noted bird
enthusiast and has led numerous groups on expeditions across Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile along North and South Broad Street and East and
West Fourth Street vendors will be setting up their tables to turn downtown
Emporium into a Fall Flea Market. Items
for sale will include antiques, clothing, food, candles and many merchants will
host sidewalk sales.
Lunch will be available in the Zito Media Parking lot on
South Broad Street, and music will be provided by the Down County Country Boys
starting at 1:00PM. They will be
performing in the pavilion on South
Broad Street.
The first finishers are expected to cross the finish line in
the early afternoon. Participants will
be treated to lunch by Pizza Palace Plus and a massage by Marsha
Hendrickson. The public is invited to
congratulate the finishers and learn how they train for such a grueling event.
At 5:00pm Cameron County Fireworks will dump the ducks for
the Firequacker Duck Derby off the South Broad Street Bridge. More than 600 yellow quackers have been
adopted for the race. The first three
finishers will win cash. Spectators are
encouraged to gather on the bridge or at the finish line in South Park.
The day will finish with an awards ceremony on South Broad
Street, where wooden medallions will be presented to finishers and those with
the top times will be given trophies.
The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is serving as host
for all the activities and questions or those wishing to participate in any of
the activities should contact the office at 814-486-4314.
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