“Tussey Teasers” series heralds spring 2009 season
It ain’t quite spring yet, but the 2009 Tussey Teasers await anyone itching to get back to - or discover - some superb running venues in Rothrock State Forest. Four of the five Teaser runs are free; the other one is age- and gender-graded (WAVA style) to level the playing field. Details on our “Events” page. Here is the schedule. Runners completing all 5 Teasers are eligible for a grand “door prize.”
March 14: Tussey Teaser #1: Laurel Run Switchbacker 10K. 10 AM. Out and back on Leg #1 of the Tussey Mountainback 50 course. Free.
April 11: Tussey Teaser #2: Tussey to Whipple 11 Miler. 9 AM. Legs 1, 2 and 3 of the Tussey Mountainback 50 course. Free.
May 9: Tussey Teaser #3: Beidleheimer Sidewinder 10K. 10 AM. Leg 4 (in reverse) of the Tussey Mountainback 50 course. Registration, individual and team age- and gender-graded awards.
June 6: Tussey Teaser #4: Treaster Kettle Test-Your-Mettle 10.6 Miler. 8:30 AM. Out and back on Leg #10 of the Tussey Mountainback 50 course. TKTYM shirts available. Free.
June 28: Tussey Teaser #5: Bear Meadows Made-in-the-Shade, 7 or 10.6 Miler. 8:30 AM. Two single loops with the same start and finish at Bear Meadows Natural Area. Run 7.0 or 10.6 miles, you choose the distance. Free.