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Hellbender Half Marathon

Bear Gap, United States • 24 Aug 2025

The Hellbender 5k & Half Marathon is set to take place in Bear Gap, Pennsylvania, on August 24, 2025. This event features both a half marathon and a 5k race, offering a scenic out-and-back course through the beautiful Weiser State Forest. The race aims to promote clean water initiatives in the Roaring Creek Watershed, with proceeds benefiting local conservation efforts. Participants will receive race shirts, finisher medals, and a post-race meal. The event is capped at 300 participants, emphasizing the importance of preserving the habitat of the native hellbender salamander, which the race is named after. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Bear Gap

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