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5/19/2012
Location: Camelback Mountain Resort
1 Camelback Road, Tannersville, PA 18372
Town: Tannersville
The CMC competition is broken down into three components to test strength, endurance, and agility. Race day structure will consist of "The PIT" (lifting element) into a five mile mountain race with strategically placed military obstacles. This structure is what separates the Civilian Military Combine from all other races and competitions. The PIT is designed to be the great equalizer by leveling the playing field between power athletes and endurance runners to determine the best overall conditioned athlete. This race structure has been carefully created, refined, and reviewed by the top strength and conditioning coaches from the CrossFit community, United States Armed Forces and USA Triathlon Organization Race Directors. The registration fee is $100 per person.
5/20/2012
Location: Through Monroe County
Stroudsburg High School Stadium Linden Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Various
Phone: (570) 476-3800
The Pocono Mountains hosts runners for a 26.2 mile marathon through Monroe County. Race day also includes a 5k Road Race and Two Person Marathon Relay. Both offer an exciting alternative to be involved in the event without participating in the full marathon. 100% of the entry fee will go toward disaster relief in Monroe County. Registration is $75/Run for the Red Marathon, $20/Run for the Red 5k Road Race, and $100/Marathon Relay. Please visit http://www.poconomarathon.org for additional information.
6/16/2012 - 6/17/2012
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono International Raceway
Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
Town: Long Pond
Phone: (312) 980-9983
Welcome to the world's largest running series. Warrior Dash lands in Pennsylvania for the second time in 2012 where 12 obstacles from hell await you along this 3.38 mile course. Beer, bands, food, and fun will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first wave. Registration cost is $65/until 11:59pm on April 15, 2012; $75/until 11:59pm on May 28, 2012. Absolutely no registration will be accepted after this time. There is a $10 transfer fee to transfer to a new event, new participant, or new event day. Sorry, no refunds under any circumstances.
8/11/2012
Location: Skirmish
211 North Meckesville Road, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Town: Albrightsville
You'll beat the heat by entering the fire at the PA/NJ Metro regional event at Skirmish USA in the Pocono Mountains, the world's premier paintball facility. This is sure to be one of the most dynamic Hero Rush events of the year, taking advantage of many course options, buildings, and natural obstacles on site. Registration rates are $65/until May 18, $74/until June 22, and $84/until July 27, 2012. Competitive and 343 waves are an additional $10. Registration prices chance/end at 11:59 CT on July 27, 2012.
8/18/2012
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-7231
A mountain trail run, with natural and manmade obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings, and lots of mountain mud! All on Shawnee Mountain trails and grounds. A timed event, (limited age categories) with emphasis on fun, teamwork, and helping each other finish safely. All team members must cross the finish line together. Costumes welcome. Entry rates through June 17, 2012 are $45/individual, $85/two-person buddy team, $170/four-person team, $20/Kidz Mini Mud Run (ages 6-12); rates after June 17, 2012 are $55/individual, $110/two-person buddy team, $200/four-person team, and $30/Kidz Mini Mud Run (ages 6-12). Each entry includes race, BBQ food ticket, raffle ticket, goodie bag, and cool Mud Run tech shirt. Post race BBQ starts at noon; live music from noon-4pm; raffle and awards 1pm. Kids Run 1K distance, includes lunch and finish medal for all participants.
9/16/2012
Location: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA 18324
Town: Bushkill
Teams and individual competitors will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pocono Mountains like never before. The Pocono Challenge is a half day adventure race that will challenge experienced competitors while giving anyone who can read a map the chance to enjoy mountain biking, canoeing, and jogging or trekking with friends or family. The race consists of a 14.5 mile mountain bike ride along the McDade Trail, followed by a ten mile paddle down the Delaware River (canoes and kayaks will be provided). The race ends with a three mile trek or jog ending at Smithfield Beach. The initial cost per competitor is $95 per person. This includes the race, use of kayak or canoe (depending on division), paddle, personal flotation device, T-shirt, and finisher's medal. Lunch will be catered by the chefs from The Shawnee Inn. For more information please email poconochallenge@hotmail.com.
9/30/2012
Location: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA 18324
Town: Bushkill - Stroudsburg
The event will take place in and around the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with a fantastic finish down Main Street in historic Stroudsburg, PA. Races in the Ironman 70.3 Series consist of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile run. The entry fee is $275/until March 31, 2012; $300/ from April 1, 2012 until registration closes. The race will begin at 7am. Please visit http://www.ironmanpoconomountains.com/ for more information. Spectators are welcome to come and cheer on the athletes.
10/5/2012 - 10/6/2012
Recurring daily
Location: Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Town: Lancaster to Pocono Manor
Phone: (877) 837-3529
A 200-mile running relay where you and 11 pals run day and night through some of Eastern Pennsylvania's most beautiful landscape and finish at the beautiful Pocono Manor. Beginning at Stauffer Park in Lancaster, the race guides your team along stunning rural roads, scenic rolling hills and old towns with a "vintage Americana" feel. Runners will spend time experiencing Pennsylvania's Dutch country and farm communities. As runners travel north to the finish in the Poconos Mountain resort area, the route will weave back and forth over the Schuylkill River, giving runners an opportunity to experience the beautiful fall colors of Pennsylvania. If you're in the Philadelphia area, mark your calendars; this is a running event you will regret missing. Registration is as follows: Early registration until June 29, 2012 is $1260/regular, $300/high school, $840/ultra (six runners or less). Regular registration until July 31, 2012 is $960/ultra (six runners or less), $1440/regular, and $420/high school. Late registration until August 31, 2012 is $1080/ultra (six runners or less), $1620/regular, and $540/high school. Registration fees are non-refundable.
10/18/2012 - 10/21/2012
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center/ Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Town: Dingmans Ferry
The Delaware Valley Orienteering Association, in cooperation with the Pocono Environmental Education Center, will welcome the world's orienteers to the Delaware Water Gap for three days of world-class orienteering, camaraderie, and spectacle. The event will offer competitors of all levels the chance to enjoy some of the most spectacular terrain in the US, allow elite competitors to participate in the three WREs in the middle, long, and sprint disciplines, and showcase a capstone national team relay to determine which nation will go home with the Bjorn Kjellstrom Cup. The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is the event center and a focal point for the entire long weekend. Please visit http://www.naoc2012.org/ for the list of registration and additional fees.
11/4/2012
Location: D&L Trail Northampton to Lehigh Gap
D&L Trail, Northampton , PA 18067
Town: Northampton to Lehigh Gap
Phone: (610) 923-3548
Get ready for the second Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Marathon/Half Marathon. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and stunning views as you follow the historic transportation system where America was built. Marathon and half marathon awards will be given to the top three overall finishers. Awards will also be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the following categories: age 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69 plus. All finishers will receive a medal. Fees are $65/marathon, $55/half marathon; $75/marathon, $65/half marathon, after August 31, 2012. The marathon/half marathon will start at 8am. Register today.
