RACE DAY: OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Start A point-to-point Half Marathon on the Butler Freeport Community Trail --- majority of the course is on a crushed limestone surface. Our gentle downhill course allows many finishers to run their personal best times. Spectacular fall foliage makes our course one of the most scenic you will experience. Race begins in Cabot and finishes at the south end of the Trail at the former Butler Junction under the highway 356 bridge over the Allegheny River. Annually on the 3rd Saturday of October. SAVE THE DATE
Age group awards are given to Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories: Master's, Overall, 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+. Age group awards will be announced and awarded at the end of the race as part of the Finish Festivities. Unclaimed awards will be available for pickup at Up-N-Running for a limited time starting the Tuesday after race day. Timing and results will be provided by GCXC via a chip start and chip fin
13.1 Miles: Technical Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $70.00 | Mar 9 | Mar 30 |
| $75.00 | Apr 1 | Sep 30 | |
| $85.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | |
| $85.00 | Oct 17 | Oct 17 |
BIB EXCHANGE (Transfers Runner To Runner) may be initiated by a Registered Runner on-line at www.Runsignup.com. NO BIB EXCHANGE AFTER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10:00 P.M. NO BIB EXCHANGE AFTER RUNNER HAS PICKED UP THEIR PACKET BIB EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS: Transfer from Registered Runner to New Runner is called “Bib Exchange” on the Runsignup.com. Check the Tutorial or email info@runsignup.com for instructions. To Bib Exchange, the Registered Runner goes to his/her profile on RunSignUp, click on Buff
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PRE RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP at UP-N-RUNNING RT. 8, 1177 Pittsburgh Road, Suite 103 VALENCIA, OCTOBER 15 (Thursday) from noon-6:30pm and October 16 (Friday) from 11:30am- 5:30pm -- 2 days only, Thursday and Friday. All BCHM participants will receive a 15% discount in store or 10% discount on-line at Up-N-Running (discount not applicable on sales items or Garmin products). Discount Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17. Packets will not be mailed. Packets may be picked up by a third party. De
PARKING: Runner parking at Cabot Methodist Church, 707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA 16023. Additional parking at Winfield Fire Dept. 194 Brose Rd., Cabot, PA 16023. Parking is directed by volunteers from Cabot Methodist Church. Please respect our host. START LOCATION: Cabot Methodist Church, 707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA 16023. FINISH LINE is at the southern terminus of the Butler Freeport Community Trail at the former Butler Junction, trailhead is just off of Montrose Avenue, Buffalo Township, PA 16
The Buffalo Creek Half Marathon is limited to 1250 runners to ensure a quality event. Registration for the Live race closes at 1250 runners or 10:00 pm EST on Friday, October 16, 2026. Registration will be available at Up-N-Running during early packet pickup if registration limit has not reached 1250. No Race Day registration. No registration after 10:00 pm EST on Friday, October 16, 2026. $$$ PRICE INCREASE on October 1, 2026. $$$ Logo shirt guaranteed for everyone registered prior to October 1