Marathon Details - Latonka Marathon

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Latonka Marathon

Mercer, PA USA

May 2, 2021

http://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=135356

Marathon Results

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2021 2020 Top 3 Finishers

Race Details

5 loops around Lake Latonka near Mercer, PA. Lightly traveled roads with one hill per loop of approximately 60' in elevation change.

Contact Information

Name:	S. Mark Courtney
Address:	83 Cranberry Rd Grove City, PA 16127
Phone Number:	724 866 1374
Email:	Email the organizers

Race Organizer

See Registration Link (3/12/21)

S. Mark Courtney

The online registration platform has "tell all" details.

https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=135356

Race is limited to 100 runners. Intended to be a venue for virtual Pittsburgh marathon runners, but if field limit is not met, it may open up to others.

Five loops of 5.2 miles. Lightly traveled roads around a lake of a private community. Timing mats at et very mile.

Registration opens at noon on 3/17/21

Runner Reviews (3)

Course 4.7

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.3

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Number of comments: 3

D. B. from Pittsburgh, PA (9/16/2020) "Great Marathon" (about: 2020) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Latonka Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 After all the other marathons I registered for were cancelled, Mark Courtney and the Runner's High created this one. It was five loops around Lake Latonka, Mercer County. Very flat with one minor hill. This was originally intended only for people running the Virtual Boston Marathon but they opened it up to anyone and I signed up. They had a 'Citgo' sign near the end. 2020 was really a bad year for running marathons and I thought my 19 year streak of running at least 1 per year was over but this event kept my steak alive! This was intended to be a One and Done Event but if it is held again its worth doing. Not too many spectators but those that were there were very enthusiastic!
J. H. from Chevy Chase, MD (9/14/2020) "Wow and Thank You!" (about: 2020) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Latonka Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Mark Courtney (race director for The NOTSOB (Boston spelled backwards!)) put together an awesome marathon in the midst of a really awful 2020. He went above and beyond to give us a fantastic race. Great course, flawless organization and timing (including timed splits for each mile), fantastic swag and post food offerings. If it is offered, I will definitely run this race again.
L. L. from Washington, DC (9/14/2020) "One of the highlights of my marathon career" (about: 2020) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Latonka Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race was put together so that runners could have a certified, timed virtual Boston. It was small but had the BEST organization, communications, spectators, and volunteers. I've run 40 marathons (including 16 Boston Marathon finishes) and this ranked near the top of my experiences. Route was great- five loops of flat/gently rolling hills. Community was awesome. Race Director THE BEST!